Friday, August 9th, 2024
CCP imposes PKR 60 million penalty on a multinational for deceptive marketing
ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: /DNA/ – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order imposing fine of PKR 60 million on Unilever Pakistan for airing deceptive claims through television commercials for its hygiene and cleansing products, ‘Lifebuoy (Care and Protect) Soap’ and ‘Lifebuoy Hand Wash’. The Commission’s bench has disposed of proceedings pertaining to a show cause notice issued to Unilever Pakistan for prima facie violations of Section 10 of the Competition Act of 2010 that prevents businesses from engaging in deceptive marketing tactics based on misleading information or falseRead More
PTI suspends hunger strike outside parliament
The move has happened on direction of PTI founder, says Omer Ayub Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Friday announced to suspend its hunger strike camp outside the parliament. PTI’s Secretary General Omer Ayub said that the decision was made on the direction of the PTI founder. He said Imran Khan had directed the party members to prepare for the Independence Day celebrations in their constituencies. The party’s secretary general, however, said the symbolic hunger strike would begin after a hiatus of few days and a formal announcement would beRead More
IPPs owners consider forensic audit a deathblow: Mian Zahid Hussain
KARACHI, AUG 9 /DNA/ – The Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, as well as former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain, said on Friday that IPPs have proved to be a death warrant for industry, trade, and poor people. IPPs have been involved in plunder and other crimes in the name of business for decades, which should not be allowed, he said. Mian Zahid Hussain said fuel theft and invoicing are common among favoriteRead More
UAE Ambassador greets Arshad Nadeem
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 9: Message from Hamad Obaid Alzaabi UAE Ambassador in Islamabad.I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Arshad Nadeem’s historic gold medal at the Paris Olympics by record-breaking 92.97-metre throw. This victory is a testament to the talent and determination of the Pakistani people that brings immense pride to Pakistan and inspires athletes globally. As the UAE Ambassador, I am proud to witness such milestones in our brotherly nation.
Ethiopia, Pakistan discuss collaborative initiatives for human resource development
ISLAMABAD, AUG 9 /DNA/ – The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have discussed collaborative initiatives to produce productive human resources for their countries. The joint skill development initiatives such as hands on trainings and courses came under discussion during a meeting between H.E. Mr. Jemal Beker, Ambassador Extraordinary, Plenipotentiary and Special Envoy of FDRE to Pakistan, and H.E. Mr. Salik Hussain, Federal Minister of Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development. The joint initiatives, discussed in the meeting, are aimed at equipping both countries’ youthRead More
Mohsin Naqvi meets Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Ahmed Al-Malki
ISLAMABAD, AUG 9 (DNA): Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi visited the Saudi Arabian Embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave and met with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Ahmed Al-Malki on Friday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and ways to promote Pakistan-Saudi relations were discussed in detail. Interior Minister assured the Saudi Ambassador of taking robust action against professional beggars traveling to Saudi Arabia. He stated that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been directed to crack down against the mafia across the country involved in sending beggars to SaudiRead More