Sunday, September 25th, 2022
Waqar Bakhtawari elected President Chakwal chamber
DNA Chakwal, SEP 25: In Chakwal Chamber of Commerce and Industry annual elections for 2022-23, Waqar Zafar Bakhtawari was elected president unopposed, Umar Sami senior vice president and Ahmad Farooqui vice president. Nomination papers have not been filed against the elected officials, on the success of the election, the newly elected president of Chakwal Chamber of Commerce Waqar Zafar Bakhtavari said that by using his skills, he will increase the honor and dignity of businessmen and make them role models in the society. He said that there are unlimited tourismRead More
Wattoo seeks ammendment in export proceeds rule and foreign currency deposits
DNA Lahore: Pakistan Businesses Forum have demanded an amendment to the export proceeds rule to accelerate export payments. This would buttress foreign exchange reserves of the country and help prevent further volatility of the rupee against the dollar. Vice President PBF JahanAra Wattoo said the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) must amend the rules of export proceeds time which may have to be decreased to forty days maximum, so that exporters remittance well-timed hit before national exchequer and it also facilitates to assist the rupee dollar volatility. Unfortunately in theRead More
Pak vs Eng: Pakistan eye revenge against England in fourth T20I today
KARACHI: After losing the third T20I fixture by 63 runs, the Green Shirts are desperately looking to win the fourth game of the historic seven-match series against England today (Sunday). The high-octane clash between Pakistan and England is scheduled to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi at 7:30pm. The Pakistan team is eyeing a win to level the series as England is leading the series 2-1 with four games in hand. Pakistan face big issues both in their bowling and batting which is a big question mark over the team’s make-up aheadRead More
Chairman Dubai Port World donates USD 2.5 mln for Army relief fund
DNA RAWALPINDI: Sheikh Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman Dubai Port World (one of the largest port operators globally) called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Relief efforts in the wake of the devastating floods and all that can be done on the road to recovery for Pakistan was discussed. Sheikh Sultan, who had earlier today visited flood affected areas in Sindh, made a donation of USD 2.5 Million for the Army relief fund. The Excellency commended the relief efforts of Pakistan Army in the floodRead More
Do we need a government of technocrats?
Comment Ansar M Bhatti Many interesting developments are likely to take place this week. Former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is set to stage a comeback, as the court has barred security institutions from arresting him when he returns home. Then tomorrow the PML N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif shall appear before the Lahore High Court seeking return of her passport. If she gets it then probably she will spare no time in flying to the UK for a rendezvous with her father – the PML N supremo – NawazRead More
Moscow pledges ‘full protection’ to any areas annexed by Russia
Moscow: Russia has sought to defend its seven-month old war at the United Nations, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov saying that regions of Ukraine where widely-derided referendums are being held would be under Russia’s “full protection” if annexed by Moscow. The referendums in four eastern Ukrainian regions, aimed at annexing territory Russia has taken by force since its invasion in February, entered their third day on Sunday and the Russian parliament could move to formalise the annexation within days. Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed the referendums as a sham designed toRead More