Wednesday, June 7th, 2023
SC clubs together pleas against review of judgments law, Punjab polls order
ISLAMABAD, JUN 7: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday clubbed together pleas against the recently-enacted Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023 with the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) petition asking the top court to revisit its April 4 order of holding polls to the Punjab Assembly on May 14. The decision was taken as the bench — comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhtar — took up the ECP’s review petition. At the previousRead More
Incentivize foreign remittance in form of tax rebates, RCCI
DNA Rawalpindi, JUN 7: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has urged the Government to incentivize foreign remittances in form of tax rebates. This step will not only increase foreign exchange reserves but also help in stabilizing the PKR. It was proposed that if an overseas citizen wants to purchase a vehicle or electronic goods 10% rebate in taxes and duties against foreign remittance. 50% discount in registration/taxes shall be offered to overseas Pakistanis in purchase of property, this will attract more foreign remittances. All the auto manufacturersRead More
Pakistan, Russia agree to enhance cooperation in bilateral trade, parliamentary relations
MOSCOW, JUN 7 /DNA/ – Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani held delegation level talks with Chairman of the Russian Duma (lower house) Volodin. Chairman Senate emphasised parliamentary exchanges as an important component of effective diplomacy. Both sides agreed to further enhance parliamentary interaction between the two countries. Chairman Senate reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Russia in all areas of mutually beneficial cooperation especially trade, investment, energy. Both sides agreed to continue cooperation in international forums including UN and SCO. Chairman Sanjrani conveyed an invitation to Chairman VolodinRead More