Friday, September 20th, 2024
PTI allowed to hold power show in Lahore’s Kahna with 43 conditions tomorrow
Fixed timing from 3pm to 6pm, KP CM tendering apology for “vitriol” part of 43 conditions set by DC LAHORE: The district administration of Lahore on Friday granted permission to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold its much-hyped power show in the provincial capital’s Ring Road, Kahna, tomorrow (Saturday) in line with the high court’s directives. In a no objection certificate (NOC), the deputy commissioner has set 43 conditions for tomorrow’s public gathering, including fixing a time limit for the rally from 3pm to 6pm. Moreover, the conditions also includedRead More
Malaysian PM to visit Pakistan on October 3
It is after five years that any Prime Minister of Malaysia is visiting Pakistan Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Pakistan on October 3. According to diplomatic sources, a high-level delegation along with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will also arrive in Pakistan. It is after five years that any Prime Minister of Malaysia is visiting Pakistan and the former Malaysian Prime Minister visited Pakistan in March 2019, the sources said. This will be the first visit of Anwar Ibrahim to Pakistan, diplomatic sources said. SourcesRead More
PM orders third party audit of all FBR projects
Premier praised FBR Transformation Plan; encouraged officials to engage with taxpayers for feedback, recommendation Abid Raza/DNA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed that a third-party audit be conducted on all projects under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to enhance transparency and improve operational efficiency. This directive was issued during a meeting chaired by the prime minister to review FBR’s operations on Friday. The premier emphasised that the FBR is the backbone of the country’s economy, and its digitisation is a crucial milestone in the government’s economic reforms. ByRead More
Nepal celebrates National Day
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Power, Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, along with Ambassador of Nepal, Tapas Adhikari, and other dignitaries, participated in a cake-cutting ceremony to mark the Constitution Day and National Day of Nepal. The event celebrated the close ties between Pakistan and Nepal, highlighting the spirit of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb briefs ECC on State of the Economy
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet today. The meeting was attended by Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari (virtual), Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Governor SBP, and Chairman SECP, along with Federal Secretaries and senior officers from the concerned MinistriesRead More
Sahiwal Coal Power Plant paid Rs 120.5 bln tax so far
ISLAMABAD, SEP 20 (DNA) — Since its establishment, the Sahiwal Coal Power Plant has made a significant contribution to Pakistan’s fiscal landscape, with approximately Rs 120.5 billion in taxes paid to the federal and provincial governments. These tax contributions are a testament to the plant’s role in driving economic growth and supporting public finances, said a press release issued here Friday. Since its inception, this plant has significantly contributed to the country’s fiscal health, playing a pivotal role in expanding Pakistan’s tax net and fostering economic growth. The financial impact ofRead More