Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
PM, Qatari Amir agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas
DOHA, AUG 24 /DNA/ – The Prime Minister has thanked His Highness Amir of State of Qatar for the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)’s readiness to invest US$ 3 billion in various commercial and investment sectors in Pakistan.Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, at the Diwan-e-Amiri, in Doha today. The Prime Minister was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Cabinet Ministers and senior members. Upon arrival at the Diwan-e-Amiri, the Prime Minister was welcomed by His HighnessRead More
Warns to give final call if immediate elections not announced: Imran Khan
Time ripe to rid country of cabal of thieves: Imran Khan Says terrorism case not harm his reputation but of Pakistan globally Vows journey of real independence now unstoppable DNA HARIPUR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan made it clear that time was ripe to rid the country of the cabal of thieves who mercilessly looted and plundered the country for the last 30 years, as the journey of real independence was now unstoppable. Speaking at a mammoth public gathering here on Wednesday, he warned that imported government should announce theRead More
HEC to Continue Registration for Second Batch of Students till 9th September
DNA Islamabad, AUG 24: The Education Testing Council (ETC), HEC has announced that its portal etc.hec.gov.pk will remain open until September 9, 2022 midnight for the second batch of students who wish to take the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT). Their USAT will be tentatively held on September 18, 2022. It is pertinent to mention here that ETC, as advertised nationwide on July 24, 2022 has tentatively scheduled the USAT for September 4, 2022 for the first batch of students. The registration process for the Batch-I was closed on August 19, 2022.Read More
Chairman Pakistan-Korea Friendship Group meets Mirza Afridi
Islamabad, AUG 24 /DNA/ – Deputy Chairman Senate, Mirza Muhammad Afridi met with Chairman of Pakistan-Korea Friendship Group and Member of South Korean Parliament, Lee Hack-Young today at Parliament House. Issues of mutual interest including bilateral relations were discussed. Senators Manzoor Ahmed Kakar, Rana Mahmood ul Hasan and Naseebullah Bazai were also present during the meeting. Further strengthening of parliamentary relations was also discussed in the meeting. The Deputy Chairman Senate said that Pakistan and the Republic of Korea have a history of mutual cooperation based on mutual trade andRead More
National High-Level Seminar on PAKISTAN@75 to begin tomorrow
Islamabad, AUG 25 /DNA/ – To talk about 75 years’ journey, from where we started to where we are and where we want to be, a National Seminar is being held today (Thursday, August 25) by the Planning Commission of Pakistan and the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). The National High-Level Seminar of Development Leaders on PAKISTAN@75: The Development Journey will be held today (Thursday, August 25, 2022) from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM at P & D Auditorium, Islamabad. Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal willRead More
Traders call for simplifying present taxation system
From Our Correspondent PESHAWAR: Business community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa blamed the present cumbersome procedures and documentation process as the main hurdle to broadening the existing ‘tax-base’ and urged the government to simplify the taxation system. It is dire need of hour of reforming and simplifying the taxation system with the consultation of real stakeholders, says Zahiullah Shinwari, former president Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry while responding to a question of an officer of 31st senior management course, National Institute of Management, Islamabad during a meeting here at Chamber’s house that wasRead More