Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024
Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran
DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack that took place earlier today in the Martyrs Cemetery of the provincial capital of Kerman, Iran, resulting in large number of deaths and injuries. We extend heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the swift recovery of the injured. Pakistan stands in full solidarity with the Government and brotherly people of Iran in this hour of grief and tragedy. Pakistan believes that terrorism is a menace and threat to regional and global peace and security. It needsRead More
Hamas leader’s killing raises fears of wider war
The European Union’s foreign policy chief says the international community must impose a solution to Israel’s war on Gaza as both sides are unable to come to terms. News Desk GAZA: As the US-backed Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip entered day 89 on Wednesday, massive aerial and artillery strikes continued to pound and level whole blocks and homes and massacre more civilians, mostly children and women. Palestinian Information Center (PIC) said that the Israeli occupation army continued to attack different areas of Gaza last night and on WednesdayRead More
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Pakistan, Afghanistan reinforce commitment to bilateral engagement
ISLAMABAD, JAN 3 /DNA/ – A productive meeting was held between interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Mullah Shirin, the Governor of Kandahar. Both parties reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to sustaining engagement and fostering mutually advantageous ties with Afghanistan. During the discussion, emphasis was placed on the necessity of addressing all pertinent issues to unlock the complete potential for trade and connectivity between the two nations. This meeting underscores the ongoing commitment to bolstering relations and fostering cooperation for the collective benefit of both countries.
Cigarette industry drains Rs 567 billion potential revenue in past seven years
ISLAMABAD, JAN 3 /DNA/ – The pervasive influence of Pakistan’s cigarette industry on policymaking has not only exacted a toll on both the nation’s financial well-being and public health, but also caused a staggering Rs 567 billion loss in revenue over the last decade. The alarming loss of revenue was unearthed through a comprehensive study delving into the dynamics of the cigarette sector and scrutinizing Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) data by the SDPI. According to a study by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) the total costs attributableRead More
Inflation, deficit and interest rates are likely to decrease in the new year
KARACHI, JAN 3 /DNA/ – Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain said on Wednesday that inflation, current account deficit and interest rate will decrease in the new year. There is a possibility of an increase in business activities, employment and GDP which will have a positive impact, he said. Mian Zahid Hussain said that the political temperature would decrease if elections were transparent; if it is not, political instability will continue, and the newRead More