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.
Sadiqabad train accident death toll climbs to 21
SADIQABAD: (DNA) – The death toll of the horrific railway accident following a collision between Quetta bound Akbar Express and a freight train at Walhar Railway Station has risen to 21, authorities said. At least 79 people were injured in the incident.
Pak-India Track-II talks to begin in Islamabad today
ISLAMABAD: The first round of Track-II dialogue between Pakistan and India will begin in Islamabad Today.According to details, the talks will continue for two days, while the second round will take place in New Delhi.The dialogue has been organised by the Regional Peace Institute (RPI). The officials from the Foreign Office will also attend the dialogues.
President Masood calls for value-based education in society
MURREE, JUL 12 (DNA) – Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan urged teachers and educators to impart value-based education to the children to mould them into responsible citizens of the country.“We should teach our students to be honest, truthful, punctual, resilient and self- confident to make sure that they grow up with a firm understanding of right and wrong through the learning of morals and principles,” Sardar Masood Khan said while addressing National Director Conference (NDC) of the Dar-e Arqam Schools System here on Thursday.
PPPP issues rejoinder to the Election Commission of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD July 10 (DNA): Secretary General PPPP Senator Farhatullah Babar has issued the following rejoinder to the statement of Election Commission of Pakistan today.”The Pakistan People Party Parliamentarians is surprised and dismayed over the insistence of the Election Commission of Pakistan that all data pertaining to Form-45 containing the results of vote count of the 2018 polls was uploaded on its website and described it as twisting facts unbecoming of a constitutional body like the ECP.
White House confirms PM Imran Khan’s US visit
WASHINGTON, July 10 (DNA): United States of America on Wednesday confirmed that Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet President Donald Trump on July 22.A statement issued by White House said President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Imran Khan of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the White House on July 22, 2019.
