PM directs swift action against tax defaulters, evaders

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP):  Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed initiation of action on emergency basis against tax defaulters and evaders. The prime minister directed for constitution of a committee to identify the hurdles and responsible in the track and trace system. The committee would identify the hurdles and people involved in tax… Continue reading PM directs swift action against tax defaulters, evaders

KP Health Minister conducts Informal Visit to Punjab’s Primary and Secondary Health Care Department

PESHAWAR, Mar 25 (APP):Minister of Health Syed Qasim Ali Shah paid an unofficial visit to the Primary and Secondary Health Care Department in Punjab. He was warmly welcomed by Punjab’s Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir and his team. Both ministers exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including combating counterfeit medicines and utilizing each other’s… Continue reading KP Health Minister conducts Informal Visit to Punjab’s Primary and Secondary Health Care Department

Crackdown against beggars in ICT: 18 apprehended

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):Assistant Commissioners and Magistrates led teams have executed a targeted operation against professional beggars on the directives of the Deputy Commissioner and arrested 18 professional beggars from F-6, PS Sahala, Lohi Bhair and surrounding areas of the Federal Capital. The Assistant Commissioner City Farhan Ahmad took swift action, nabbing 08 professional beggars… Continue reading Crackdown against beggars in ICT: 18 apprehended

AIOU to establish a state-of-the-art campus in Mardan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will establish a state of the art campus in Mardan. In this regard, Vice Chancellor AIOU, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood called on Mayor of Mardan, Hamayatullah Mayar, and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Naik Mohammad Khan. While giving a detailed briefing on the educational services of the university, Dr.… Continue reading AIOU to establish a state-of-the-art campus in Mardan

Citizens’ gear up for shopping ahead Eid-ul-Fitr

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):As the holy month of Ramazan has reached its midpoint, the majority of the people are gearing up for Eid-ul-Fitr shopping by visiting the shopping malls and local markets of the federal capital. The preparations for the upcoming festival have begun with the markets of the capital city bustling with shoppers, amidst… Continue reading Citizens’ gear up for shopping ahead Eid-ul-Fitr

Long weekend ahead of Eid ul Fitr celebrations

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):Pakistanis are gearing up to potentially enjoy an extended holiday period, with six days earmarked for festivities and celebrations as the upcoming auspicious occasion of Eid ul Fitr. According a private news channel amid preparations for the festival, expected to fall around April 10. In a significant move aimed at addressing concerns… Continue reading Long weekend ahead of Eid ul Fitr celebrations

Dar, Britain’s Foreign Secretary discuss ways to further enhance bilateral relations

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday received a telephone call from Britain’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs Lord David Cameron, and expressed resolve to enhance bilateral relations in diverse areas. “Today, I received a telephone call from Lord David Cameron, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and… Continue reading Dar, Britain’s Foreign Secretary discuss ways to further enhance bilateral relations

Ahsan Iqbal inaugurates work on development schemes at Narowal University

NAROWAL, Mar 25 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal attended the foundation stone-laying ceremony of various schemes including roads, sewerage and water supply at the University of Narowal. Member National Assembly (MNA) Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, Member National Assembly (MNA) Wajiha Akram Chaudhry, Provincial Minister for Religious and Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal inaugurates work on development schemes at Narowal University

Punjab extends scholarship application deadline for non-Muslim students

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):The Punjab government has extended the deadline for deserving non-Muslim students studying in government institutes to submit their applications for merit-based scholarships from March 20 to April 1. Minority students with excellent educational records, whose monthly family income does not exceed 48,300 rupees, will be eligible for the scholarship program for the… Continue reading Punjab extends scholarship application deadline for non-Muslim students

PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 373 points

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Monday, gaining 373.82 points, a positive change of 0.57 percent, closing at 65,525.65 points against 65,151.83 points the previous trading day. A total of 261,194,334 shares valuing Rs.8.945 billion were traded during the day as compared to 208,408,686 shares… Continue reading PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 373 points

FBR to Launch Tajir Dost Scheme for Small Traders, Shopkeepers

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the initiation of tax collection under the newly proposed Tajir Dost Scheme for small traders and shopkeepers, slated to commence on July 15, 2024. The scheme, initially launched in six major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar, holds potential for future… Continue reading FBR to Launch Tajir Dost Scheme for Small Traders, Shopkeepers

Wafaqi Mohtasib disposes of 193,028 complaints in 2023

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP): Wafaqi Mohtasib of Pakistan has processed a record 194,099 complaints against the maladministration of government departments in 2023, which is 18% higher than the previous year. Out of these, 193,028 complaints were disposed of which is 22% higher than the year 2022. This was reported by Wafaqi Mohtasib Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi… Continue reading Wafaqi Mohtasib disposes of 193,028 complaints in 2023

ANF arrests 13 drug smugglers in 13 operations

RAWALPINDI, Mar 25 (APP):Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in its ongoing operation against drug trafficking managed to recover over 44 kg drugs in 13 operations and arrested 13 suspects, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Monday. He said that 1.8 kg Ice and 1 kg heroin were recovered from a passenger going to Dubai at Islamabad… Continue reading ANF arrests 13 drug smugglers in 13 operations

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