Friday, December 17th, 2021
ICCI presents cheque of one million rupees to Sri Lanka High Commissioner
Islamabad, /DNA/ – A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry-ICCI led by Mr. Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President paid a visit to the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Pakistan and conveyed him condolences on behalf of the business community on a very sad and unfortunate incident of killing of Mr. Priyantha in Sialkot. The delegation was comprised of Mr.Jamshaid Akhtar Sheikh, SVP, Mr.Muhammad Faheem Khan, VP, Mian Muhammad Akram Farid, Chairman ICCI Founder Group and former President ICCI, Mr.Zaffar Bakhtawari, Chairman ICCI Diplomatic Committee and former President ICCI.Read More
RCCI expresses concerns over proposed ‘360 billion mini-budget’
Rawalpindi /DNA/- The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has expressed deep concerns over the government’s proposed money bill to abolish income tax exemptions and impose new taxes, terming it a ‘mini budget’. RCCI President Nadeem Rauf in a statement said that the government, in order to meet the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is preparing a RS 360 billion mini-budget by imposing 17% sales tax on about 140 essential consumable and industrial goods, in addition to increasing the income tax rates on phone calls by 50%. Terming itRead More
Pak, Belarus Industrial Cooperation discussed
Minsk /DNA/ – Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Industry of Belarus Mr. Alexandr Ogorodnikov. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Head of the Economic Relations Department Mr. Anatoly Grynevich. The two sides discussed development of mutual industrial collaboration and noted the positive increase in trade figures during the current year. They also reviewed the ongoing talks regarding establishing a joint venture for tractor manufacturing in Pakistan as well as the opportunity for holding agricultural machinery exhibitions inRead More
Korean govt provides 10,000 Hand Sanitizers to Ministry of Climate Change
ISLAMABAD, /DNA/ – The Republic of Korea has supported the Government of Pakistan’sresponse in controlling the outbreak and spread of COVID-19. The Korean government has already provided oxygen concentrators, Ventilators, and RATs (Rapid Antigen Test) worth USD300,000 to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).KOICA Alumni Association of Pakistan (KAAP) has provided 40 beds, 50 wheelchairs, and 50 stretchers in AJK, KPK, and Islamabad. Tomitigatethe impact of COVID-19 and strengthen the hygiene response system ofPakistan, the KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency)Pakistan Office handed over 10,000 hand sanitizers to the Ministry Of ClimateRead More
More Than 300,000 Afghans Flee to Pakistan Since Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – The government said Taliban takeover of neighboring Afghanistan in August forced about 300,000 Afghans to take shelter in Pakistan and warned that the refugee crisis could aggravate if the international community would not urgently address the rapidly worsening humanitarian situation. “If this number increases, our economy will not be able to bear this burden.” Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said. The minister talking to journalists ahead of the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers in Islamabad, said, 290,000 Afghans have come to Pakistan sinceRead More
Ambassador of Czech Republic meets Army Chief
Gen Bajwa says Pakistan values ties with EU countries DNA RAWALPINDI, DC 17 /DNA/ – ” Mr Tomas Smetanka, Ambassador Czech Republic to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ,. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan & measures for collaboration in extending direly needed humanitarian assistance to Afghans were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values its relations with EU countries and we earnestly look forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests. TheRead More