Monday, June 27th, 2022
Uzbek President announces establishment of an Int’l Multifunctional Transport and Logistics Hub for Humanitarian Assistance
Tashkent, JUN 27 /DNA/ – Today, the threat of a humanitarian crisis is growing in many regions of the world, associated with the severe economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, disruption of global supply chains and logistics, as well as destructive climate change. The continuing grave humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is of particular concern. Today, the Afghan people are facing serious socio-economic problems. According to UN estimates, almost half of the country’s population – 18 million people – is vitally dependent on humanitarian aid. More than half of all AfghanRead More
Workshops of AIFC Academy of Law held as part of Astana Finance Days 2022
Nur-Sultancity, JUN 27 /DNA/ – The AIFC Academy of Law held a series of workshops on the most relevant topics for business and society as part of the Astana Finance Days and EdTech Forum. The speakers of the seminar“Trends and Challenges in AML/CFT and Sanctions Compliance” answered the most pressing topics for business – how to maintain business activity, strengthen the company’s reputation and investment attractiveness, create an effective compliance system in the company and manage risks, avoid huge fines and secondary sanctions. The speakers of the AIFC Academy ofRead More
Lumpy skin discussed, CM instructed amicable steps for its control
From Our Correspondent PESHAWAR, JUN 27 /DNA/ – A meeting to review the latest situation of Lumpy Skin Disease of cattles in the province and steps being taken to control the spread of the disease was held here on Monday with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan in the chair. The meeting deliberated upon matters pertaining to contain the spread of the contagious disease and several important decisions were made to this end. Provincial Minister for Finance Taimur Saleem Jhagra, Chief Secretary Dr. Shehzad Bangash, Principal Secretary to CM Amjad Ali Khan,Read More
Inauguration of new U.K Visa Centre in Karachi
KARACHI, JUN 27 (DNA) — The UK Visa Application Centre is situated in the city center of the hustling and bustling city of Karachi; the new and state-of-the-art facility in Karachi was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Christian Turner, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, present at this historic moment were H.E. Mr. Mike Nithavrianakis, British Deputy High Commissioner- Karachi, and Mr. Martin Dawson, Deputy Head of Mission- Karachi. The inauguration included ribbon-cutting, placing of the plaque, speeches, and a tour of the facility; British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr. Christian TurnerRead More
PTI files petition in ECP against irregularities in electoral rolls
Violating vote right by unlawful actions won’t be allowed: Asad ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) took a strong exception to massive irregularities detected in the new electoral rolls and filed a petition in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Central Secretary General Asad Umar filed a petition in the ECP in this regard on Saturday. The widespread irregularities in the new electoral rolls were pointed out in the petition. Asad said that votes are being moved to new polling stations without lawful justification. He stated that they would notRead More
Proposed property tax levied in Finance bill 2022-23 discourages business expansions: RCCI
DNA Rawalpindi, JUN 27: Doing one or more businesses or having more than one branch is a basic right of every citizen. The imposed property tax, deemed rental income and fair value assessment in the budget falls into the category of double taxation. These anomalies in the budget should be removed. Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Nadeem Rauf and Group Leader Sohail Altaf in a joint statement demanded that the property tax levied in Finance Bill 2022-23 be withdrawn as it deprives the citizens of basic rightsRead More