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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
Arshad Nadeem wins gold with 86.40m throw in Asian Athletics final
Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem has again made the nation proud by winning the gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships final, finishing with a powerful throw of 86.40 metres in his final attempt. Nadeem, who holds the Olympic record after a monstrous 92.97-metre throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivered a performance just short of the Asian Championship record, which stands at 86.72 metres. His consistent performance throughout the event, capped by this remarkable throw, secured him the top spot on the podium. Sachin Yadav of India secured theRead More
Pakistani youth to gain global jobs through ICCI-BEOE partnership
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31: /DNA/ – In a landmark move aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and skill development for Pakistani youth, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The initiative is designed to empower the country’s youth with market-relevant skills, enabling access to international employment avenues. The agreement was reached during the visit of Muhammad Tayyab, Director General of BEOE, to the ICCI, where he held a detailed meeting with Nasir MansoorRead More