Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
BCCI, PCB on path to mend cricket ties
LAHORE, Sep 05 (DNA): Vice President Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Rajiv Shukla has said that cricket strengthens bond between the people and brings nations together. Speaking at the grand gala dinner by the PCB in honor of BCCI delegation and Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan cricket teams at the Governor’s House the other night, he hinted at the magical power of cricket to bring people and states closer with desire to mend relations between the boards like the past. The trio from the BCCI and PCBRead More
Pakistan’s Economic Dilemma: Smuggling and Solutions
By Qamar Bashir In an unprecedented move, Pakistan’s Army Chief recently took the lead in addressing the nation’s pressing economic challenges. The meetings with Karachi and Lahore’s top businessmen marked a departure from the norm, as key civilian authorities usually handle such matters. During these extensive dialogues, the business community voiced their concerns and presented a litany of suggestions and demands aimed at rescuing the nation’s sinking financial ship. These conversations shed light on the dire economic situation in Pakistan and underscored the central issue: rampant smuggling of essential commoditiesRead More
IHC orders Islamabad police to release PTI’s Parvez Elahi
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 5: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the detention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi under 3-MPO (Maintenance of Public Order) and ordered the Islamabad police to release him. Elahi, the former Punjab chief minister, was rearrested under 3-MPO by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police shortly after being released by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on the Lahore High Court (LHC) on September 1. The PTI president had filed a petition in the IHC against his arrest by Islamabad police under 3-MPO. IHC Justice TariqRead More
‘Judgment will be short and sweet’: SC reserves verdict in NAB amendment case
ISLAMABAD, Sept 5: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial said Tuesday that a three-member apex court bench hearing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s petition against the National Accountability (Amendment) Act, 2022 would announce a “short and sweet” verdict soon. The three-member bench, headed by CJP Bandial, and comprising Justice Mansoor and Justice Ijazul Ahsan, heard Khan’s petition and reserved the judgment on the case, saying that the date of the verdict would be announced later. “My retirement is near, [we] will give a decision before retirement,”Read More
Affiliation with RECP to promote stronger Pak- ASEAN trade ties: Indonesian envoy
Lahore, Sept 5 /DNA/ – The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement with additional five regional ASEAN partner countries would serve as an effective forum for stronger Pak- ASEAN trade relations if Pakistan would join RCEP that comprises 30 percent of the global GDP and 2.3bn World population This was proposed by the Ambassador of Indonesia Mr. Adam M. Tugio while addressing a Conference on “ Trade and Tourism Potential in ASEAN“ organized by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Chief Guest of the event was Governor PunjabRead More
PFA’s Inspection Strategies for Safer Food
Maryam Israr The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in Pakistan plays a pivotal role in enhancing food safety and quality standards while fostering opportunities for food technologists. In a region where the food industry is a vital component of the economy, the PFA offers a multifaceted approach to address food safety concerns and promote professional growth within the field of food technology. Regulatory Compliance: Food technologists can rely on PFA regulations as a valuable resource for staying updated on safety and quality standards. This knowledge is indispensable for those involved inRead More