Saturday, May 31st, 2025
PM urges engagement with ‘misguided’ elements for national reintegration
QUETTA: Highlighting it as essential for the country’s unity and progress, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called for efforts to guide those led astray by extremist forces in Balochistan back into the national fold. Addressing a grand jirga in Quetta, the premier remarked: “Your concerns are fully respected, but these terrorists know nothing but brutality — no one can tolerate them.” He said that grievances should be resolved by sitting together as brothers. “Come, let us sit and talk,” the prime minister said, adding that a family becomes strongRead More
Apparel sector seeks PM meeting ahead of budget to save exports
PRGMEA, PHMA warn tariff barriers threaten exports as vital materials unavailable locally LAHORE, MAY 31 /DNA/ – Seeking an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of the federal budget, Pakistan’s apparel sector — a vital contributor of over $9 billion in export revenue — has warned that the country’s value-added textile industry faces serious setbacks due to continued tariff barriers and restrictive policies that are choking supply chains. In a joint statement issued by the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) and the Pakistan Hosiery ManufacturersRead More
OGRA rolls out e-licensing system to facilitate the oil and gas industry
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 /DNA/ – In a major step toward digital transformation and regulatory efficiency, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has officially launched a comprehensive e-licensing system for Pakistan’s oil and gas sector. Developed in collaboration with the National IT Board (NITB), the new platform enables fully digitized licensing across all industry segments, including Gas, LNG, CNG, LPG, refineries, and oil. The initiative is designed to simplify and accelerate the process of obtaining or renewing licenses, offering enhanced transparency and efficiency for businesses operating in the midstream andRead More
Pakistan will not allow India to unilaterally suspend IWT, says PM Shehbaz
QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated that Pakistan would not allow India to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that water cannot be used as a weapon against the country. Addressing army officers at the Command and Staff College Quetta, the premier said that India’s repeated provocations — including using the Pahalgam incident as a pretext for aggression — were firmly countered by Pakistan, both on the battlefield and diplomatic front. “The Pakistan Air Force showed its professionalism by downing Indian jets and targeting seven high-value enemyRead More
Tax harassment complaints to get swift action: RTO assures
RAWALPINDI, MAY 31 /DNA/ – Chief Commissioner of the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Tehmina Aamir, along with her team, visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and met with President Usman Shaukat. The visiting delegation included Additional Commissioner Riaz Khan, Commissioner Wilayat Khan, and Commissioner Haroon Masood. The session, chaired by RCCI President Usman Shaukat, featured comprehensive discussions on recent tax ordinances, frequent amendments to tax laws, the increasing number of SROs, challenges in the registration process, and issues concerning the installation of Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. Concerns raisedRead More
Governor KP Calls for Collective Action to Unlock Pakistan’s Sports Brilliance
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has emphasized that Pakistan possesses immense sports talent and expressed his willingness to welcome constructive proposals for the development of sports in the province. He expressed these views during a meeting at the Governor House with the newly elected office-bearers of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA), led by their newly elected President, Abu Bakar Bin Tallat. Faisal Karim Kundi congratulated the newly elected RISJA officials and said that those who have come through the electoral process will play anRead More