LAHORE (DNA) – Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif Saturday skipped Lahore’s accountability court appearance in case pertaining to Ashiana Iqbal Housing scandal citing poor health.Shehbaz Sharif’s counsel told the court that the PML-N leader is not well due to back pain and his doctor has advised him to take rest.
Chinese companies pledge to invest $5b in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JULY 12 (DNA) – Leading Chinese companies have committed to invest five billion dollars in Pakistan in next 3-5 years.The commitment was expressed during a meeting of a high level delegation of over 55 executives and CEOs of the leading Chinese companies with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Friday.
Pakistan calls for more consultation to strengthen UN Peacekeeping
NEW YORK, JULY 12 (DNA) – Pakistan said at the UN that more effective and result oriented Peacekeeping required greater triangular cooperation between the Security Council, the troop contributing countries (TCCs) and the UN Secretariat.
Why Hong Kong’s ‘dead’ extradition bill is still bad for business
HONG KONG, (DNA) – The leader of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, said this week that a controversial extradition bill was “dead”.The comments provided much relief for businesses concerned about the fall-out from proposed changes to allow for extraditions to mainland China.They had worried these changes would hurt the very autonomy that has made Hong Kong into one of Asia’s most important financial hubs.
AC Judge Arshad Malik barred over video scandal until further investigation: Farogh Naseem
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Minister for Law Dr Farogh Nasim on Friday said that senior judge Arshad Malik was barred from accountability court until further investigation on scandal over blackmail claims relating to the jailing of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on corruption charges.
No tax imposed on edible items: Chairman FBR
ISLAMABAD, JUL 12 (DNA) – Chairman FBR Shabbar Zaidi has emphatically stated that no tax has been imposed on edible items including the flour.Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Friday, he said our target is to broaden the tax net. However, we will not take any decision that hurts our industry or trade.The Chairman regretted that the ratio of those paying sales tax is very low.
Asset beyond means: NAB Chairman approves inquiry against Maulana Fazlur Rehman
PESHAWAR (DNA) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal has approved inquiry against JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in asset beyond means case.According to sources, the accountability watchdog will conduct inquiry into Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s assets.In a meeting chaired on June 28 to review overall performance of NAB, Javed Iqbal said that NAB is absolutely committed to work transparently, fairly, professionally and on merit for a 100 % corruption free Pakistan in accordance with law.
Ehsaas programme is about creation of welfare state: Dr. Sania
ISLAMABAD, JUL 12 (DNA) – Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Sania Nishtar has said Ehsaas programme is about the creation of a ‘welfare state’.Speaking at a dialogue with the visiting President of World Economic Forum Borge Brende in Islamabad, she said the programme is aimed at countering elite capture, promoting financial inclusion and supporting the economic empowerment of women.
Businessmen give a warm send off to Tunisian ambassador
ISLAMABAD, JUL 12 (DNA) – Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and industry (FPCCI) hosted a grand reception to bid farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of Tunisia.Members of business community, diplomatic corps and civil society attended the reception in large numbers.The outgoing ambassador of Tunisia Adel Elarbi thanked the business community for giving him a warm send off.
Consumption of sugary drinks linked with cancer risk: study
Consumption of sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juice is linked to a higher risk of developing certain kinds of cancer, researchers reported on Thursday.The consumption of sugary drinks has exploded worldwide in recent decades and the high-calorie beverages have already been associated with a elevated risk of obesity — itself recognised as a leading cancer risk factor.
