Friday, November 15th, 2024
Tax avoidance is a risk to the stability of the economy
ISLAMABAD, NOV 15: /DNA/ – The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, the President of All Karachi Industrial Alliance, the Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board, and the President and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain, said on Friday that tax evasion has become a significant threat to the country’s economy. He said that laws should be tightened to prevent tax evasion and that the tax officials involved should be severely punished. Mian Zahid Hussain said that many vital sectors ofRead More
Pakistan Air Chief Receives Bahrain Medal – First Class for Enhancing Military Ties
RAWALPINDI, NOV 15 (DNA):On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy King of Kingdom of Bahrain, conferred Bahrain Medal – First Class upon Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Sakhir Air Base, Bahrain. The medal was awarded to Air Chief in recognition of his distinguished efforts to enhance military cooperation and defence collaboration between the two brotherly countries. The ceremony was witnessed by senior civil and militaryRead More
Pakistan’s cities unite with diverse traditional cuisine at 10-day Lok Mela festival
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP/DNA):The ongoing 10-day Lok Mela festival has brought together people from all walks of life and cities, showcasing Pakistan’s vibrant cultural heritage and tantalizing traditional cuisine where visitors are flocking to indulge in mouth-watering delicacies like Balochi Sajji, Sarson ka Saag, Chapli Kabab, Sindhi Biryani and Chapal Kabab. A report aired by PTV News channel stated that Pakistan’s cities have come together to celebrate the country’s rich culinary diversity at the 10-day Lok Mela festival. The festival, which kicked off in Islamabad, features a wide range ofRead More
Sheikh Rashid acquitted in President Asif Zardari remarks case
ISLAMABAD, NOV 15 (DNA): A District and Sessions Court in the federal capital has acquitted former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed in a case pertaining to his allegations against President Asif Ali Zardari of plotting to assassinate former prime minister Imran Khan. Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mahmood announced the reserved verdict on Rashid’s acquittal plea on Friday. Speaking to the media outside the courthouse, Rashid expressed gratitude, saying: “With Allah’s help, I have been acquitted today, though 14 terrorism cases still remain.” The case was filed against Rashid in 2023 atRead More
Constitutional bench resumes hearing of long-pending cases
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (DNA):The six-member constitutional bench has resumed hearing of cases that have been pending in the Supreme Court for years on Friday (today). The new bench, constituted under the 26th Constitutional Amendment, held its first-ever hearing of cases on Thursday, aiming to clear the large backlog and provide justice to petitioners. The Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan-led bench had to hear around 34 cases as per the cause list for November 14 and 15. Eighteen of these cases were scheduled for Thursday and the remaining 16 set for Friday (today).Read More