Tuesday, July 5th, 2022
USAID’s KPRM handed over call center, video conferencing, and E-hearing equipment to KPRA
Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR: To facilitate taxpayers and support Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) in its strategy of digital transformation, the USAID-funded Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Mobilization Activity on Tuesday handed over equipment to the Authority. The Director-General KPRA Capt. (Rtd.) Shahbaz Tahir Nadeem formally received the equipment including call center setup, video conferencing, e-hearing system, furniture, laptops, and ACs from the USAID-KPRM in a ceremony held at the KPRA head office Peshawar. Speaking at the occasion, Director General KPRA Capt. (Rtd.) Shahbaz Tahir Nadeem thanked the USAID-KPRM team for assisting KPRARead More
ICCI slams unprecedented hike of Rs.7.90 per unit in electricity bills
Islamabad, JUL 5 /DNA/ – Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has slammed the move of NEPRA for finalizing unprecedented hike of Rs.7.90 per unit as additional fuel cost adjustment for the electricity consumed in May 2022 and termed it a very harsh decision as it would put an additional financial burden of Rs.136 billion on the consumers in their bills of July 2022. He said the decision would further enhance the cost of doing business and badly affect the production activities. He stressed thatRead More
Economy measures – Earning by Saving
Ch. Muhammad Latif There is no denying the fact that there are some genuine economic difficulties faced by our beloved country, Pakistan. But it is also a fact that ours is a great nation with 22 crores of population equipped with atomic capabilities. Even a petty sacrifice by every citizen could produce a big contribution which could ensure stability. Nothing is insurmountable. Serious thinking and all round effective frugality measures could certainly bring down the state expenditure and enhance exports. The measures so far taken are neither systematic nor persistent.Read More
CMEC improving Pakistan’s traditional agriculture outlook
ISLAMABAD, July 5 (DNA): There is a great potential in expanding the value chain of agricultural products in Pakistan. If the country brings average crop yield to par with that of the world, Pakistani farmers can generate additional revenue, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Tuesday.In this regard, China Machinery Engineering Corp (CMEC) is playing a vital role in helping Pakistan change its traditional agricultural outlook and embrace mechanization and agricultural technologies for crop yield improvement.Dai Bao, Leader of the Agriculture Project of CMEC in Pakistan, held aRead More
NHA to link CPEC M-14 with Pak-Afghan Border
DNA ISLAMABAD, July 5: The Government of Pakistan has decided to connect Ghulam Khan, North Waziristan with Motorway 14 (M-14) ─a project of the western alignment route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)─ via a 184KM long Motorway. According to Gwadar Pro on Tuesday, the National Highway Authority (NHA) on Monday issued a request for proposal (RFP) of consultancy services for the Feasibility Study and Detailed Design for the Construction of the Motorway from Ghulam Khan to Esa Khel Interchange (184 KM Approx). The project will be financed by theRead More
FPCCI, Syria agree to develop strong ties
Islamabad (DNA) – Pakistan-Syria Joint Business Council Meeting chaired by Mr. Umar Masood ur Rehman Vice President FPCCI Held at FPCCI Capital Office Islamabad. Dr. Mazen Obeid, Ambassador of Syria to Pakistan attended the meeting as a special guest. The various methods to develop trade cooperation between both the countries has been discussed , including health, food, and service, in the interest of the businessman of both the countries. Dr. Mazen Obeid, Ambassador of Syria to Pakistan invited the participants to visit Syria and attend the exhibition in July. Mr.Read More