Sunday, June 4th, 2023
Businessmen laud Chairman CDA for starting Construction, repair work in markets: Zafar Bakhtawari
ISLAMABAD, JUN 4 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari chaired a meeting of the presidents of different markets of Islamabad, on this occasion the issue of construction works by CDA in the markets was discussed. The presidents of all the markets of Islamabad participated, various markets were selected for the construction and repair works in the first phase, including G 9, Abpara Market, G 11, F10, F11, F6 and Melody Market. In the meeting, 5 focal persons were also selected for coordination regarding construction works withRead More
Pakistan to export more seafood, agro products through KKH to Chinese market: Envoy
Pakistan to export more seafood, agro products through KKH to Chinese market: Envoy BEIJING, JUN 04 (DNA) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Moin-ul-Haque said Pakistani and Chinese governments are making joint efforts to bring more Pakistani seafood and agro products through Karakoram Highway to the Chinese market. He stated this while commenting on Pakistan’s first-ever land containerized seafood cargo which successfully arrived in Xinjiang through Karakoram Highway. “We are working together to bring more Pakistani seafood and agro products through this land route to the Chinese market,” he said. AsRead More
OICCI demands super tax removal, zero taxes in upcoming budget
OICCI demands super tax removal, zero taxes in upcoming budget ISLAMABAD, JUN 04 (DNA) — The Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industries (OICCI) presented its key taxation proposals for 2023-24 budget to Minister of Finance Ishaq Dar. According to a press release issued here Sunday, the meeting was attended by the Governor State Bank, top leadership of the Ministry of Finance and Revenue and FBR. OICCI President, Amir Paracha appreciated the engagement by the Govt with leading tax contributor in the country and expressed the apprehension that “economy isRead More
How many holidays on Eid-ul-Adha; Zil Hajj moon likely to be sighted on June 19
How many holidays on Eid-ul-Adha; Zil Hajj moon likely to be sighted on June 19 ISLAMABAD, JUN 04 (DNA) — As the month of Dhu al-Hijja, also spelled Zu al-Hijja, approaches; anticipation is growing among Muslims around the country regarding the number of holidays they will receive for the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. According to the latest information from the Climate Data Processing Center, Eid-ul-Adha is expected to occur on Thursday, June 29. However, it is important to note that the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon will ultimately determineRead More
Canadian airline announces flights to Pakistan
OTTAWA, JUN 04 (DNA) — A Canadian airline — Zara Airways —announced operating direct flights from Toronto to three major cities in Pakistan in August. The airline will operate three weekly flights from Toronto to Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. The airline will use two Boeing 777 aircraft initially. The airline said it was seeking a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Canadian government before it can start operations. “We are excited to offer direct flights between Canada and Pakistan,” Bhakari said at a news conference in Karachi. It is pertinentRead More
Pakistan committed to protect rights of minorities: Masood
WASHINGTON, JUN 04 (DNA) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan said the Pakistan is committed to protecting rights of minorities and provides them with an enabling environment to contribute towards socio-economic development and nation-building process Addressing faith and community leaders at Pakistan House Washington he said that the strong bonds of humanity bind us all together. The faith leaders comprised Muslims, Christians, Hindus and Sikhs. “The strong bonds of humanity bind us all together. While we maintain our religious beliefs and identities, we have to work collectively,Read More