ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Regional Tax Office (RTO), Rawalpindi, by collecting Rs. 21 billion tax in December 2023 has achieved its revenue target set for this month, said Chief Commissioner Tehmina Amir in a statement issued here on Sunday. She further said that the RTO Rawalpindi has also realised its quarterly (October-December) revenue collection target.
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DG FIA awards letters of appreciation to Deputy Directors Afzal Khan Niazi, Majid Manzoor Awan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Thursday awarded appreciation letters to Deputy Director FIA Anti- corruption Islamabad Afzal Khan Niazi and Deputy Director FIA Majid Manzoor Awan. Both the officers were awarded with the appreciation letters on best performance during the year 2023.
News about delay in payment of salaries totally baseless, false: AGPR Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): A spokesperson of the Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue (AGPR) on Saturday strongly refuted the news item aired by a private news channel regarding any delay in payment of salaries and termed it totally baseless, and false. The spokesperson clarified that AGPR had released the pay, salaries and pension to the… Continue reading News about delay in payment of salaries totally baseless, false: AGPR Spokesperson
Fawad briefs PM about privatisation process of state-owned enterprises
ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Privatisation and Inter-Provincial Coordination Fawad Hassan Fawad called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Thursday. The Caretaker Minister for Privatisation and Inter-Provincial Coordination briefed the Prime Minister about privatisation process of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
Wafaqi Mohtasib for developing effective mechanism to protect children against growing cybercrimes menace
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has invited all stakeholders to work together for developing effective mechanism to protect children against the growing menace of cyber-crimes and other vulnerabilities rampant in various societies. In this regard, he assured the international ombuds community of Pakistan’s readiness to share its knowledge, experiences and… Continue reading Wafaqi Mohtasib for developing effective mechanism to protect children against growing cybercrimes menace
MWL gathers int’l news agencies to express solidarity with Palestinians, combat discourses of hatred & violence
JEDDAH, Nov 26 (APP): The Muslim World League (MWL) gathered the Union of OIC News Agencies, comprising 57 countries, and the most significant international news agencies from Asia, Europe, and the Americas at the International Forum: “The Role of Media in Inciting Hatred and Violence,” which kicked off here on Sunday. The event was held… Continue reading MWL gathers int’l news agencies to express solidarity with Palestinians, combat discourses of hatred & violence
Int’l forum on propaganda of hatred, violence in media to be held in Jeddah on Nov 26
JEDDAH, Nov 19 (APP): International forum on the “propaganda of hatred and violence in media” organized by the Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) and the Assistant Secretariat for Corporate Communication in the Muslim World League (MWL) will be held here on November 26 (Sunday). The forum will be attended by the directors of news… Continue reading Int’l forum on propaganda of hatred, violence in media to be held in Jeddah on Nov 26
Mushaal Mullick, Chairman of Muslim Scholars’ organization discuss women empowerment within Islamic guidelines
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Human Rights and Women Mushaal Hussein Mullick called on Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Issa, Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars and Secretary General of the Muslim World League in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed several issues concerning women’s empowerment within Islamic guidelines, said… Continue reading Mushaal Mullick, Chairman of Muslim Scholars’ organization discuss women empowerment within Islamic guidelines
People, publishers involved in publication of Holy Quran with errors warned of severe punishments
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) has warned that under “The Publication of the Holy Quran (Elimination of Printing and Recording Errors) Act, 1973”, any person or publisher involved in publication, translation, recording or interpretation of Holy Quran as a whole [book] or its any part [verse(s)] with errors or changes,… Continue reading People, publishers involved in publication of Holy Quran with errors warned of severe punishments
Pakistan Embassy in Brussels holds ‘Mushaira’ to commemorate 146th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal
BRUSSELS, Nov 08 (APP): To mark the 146th birth anniversary of the great philosopher and poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, a poetry recital titled “Beyaad-i-Iqbal” was held here at the Embassy of Pakistan on Wednesday. The event was co-organized by the Embassy of Pakistan Brussels and Pakistan Press Club Belgium. The Ambassador of Pakistan to… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy in Brussels holds ‘Mushaira’ to commemorate 146th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal
PID organizes prayer ceremony for deceased mother of JS Shafqat Abbas
ISLAMABAD, Nov 02 (APP): Press Information Department (PID) Islamabad organized a prayer ceremony for the deceased mother of Shafqat Abbas, Joint Secretary Ministry of Information and Broadcasting here on Thursday. Senior officers and employees of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as well as journalists joined the prayer ceremony in great numbers. The well-known poet… Continue reading PID organizes prayer ceremony for deceased mother of JS Shafqat Abbas
Speakers stress FATF for “head-on” confrontation of Indian links with crimes
ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): The speakers including cabinet members, academicians and intelligentsia on Wednesday highlighting a “strong” nexus between crime and Indian politics, called for strict scrutiny of India’s involvement in state-terrorism, drug trade and illegal weapons to avert adverse impacts on the stability of South Asian region. They were addressing a seminar titled “Unveiling the… Continue reading Speakers stress FATF for “head-on” confrontation of Indian links with crimes
Caretaker PM, Governor Punjab discuss provincial matters
LAHORE, Oct 31 (APP): Governor Punjab Muhammad Baleegh-Ur-Rahman called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Tuesday. Matters relating to Punjab province were discussed in the meeting.
ISSI holds Seminar titled “October 27, 1947: A Black Day for Humanity”
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) here on Friday organized a seminar titled “October 27, 1947: A Black Day for Humanity.” Dr. Khurram Abbas, Director ISC in his introductory remarks highlighted the significance of this day and the importance of mobilizing the international community… Continue reading ISSI holds Seminar titled “October 27, 1947: A Black Day for Humanity”
Pakistan High Commissioner to UK urges int’l action to end human rights abuses in IIOJK
LONDON, Oct 27 (APP): Pakistan High Commission observed Jammu and Kashmir Black Day here on Friday to commemorate a somber milestone in the history of the region. On this day in 1947, India forcibly occupied Jammu & Kashmir by landing its army in Srinagar against the will and wishes of the Kashmiri people. The event… Continue reading Pakistan High Commissioner to UK urges int’l action to end human rights abuses in IIOJK
Thousands participate in dozens of Kashmir Black Day events across Balochistan
QUETTA, Oct 27 (APP): Dozens of events including protest rallies, seminars, speech competitions etc. were organized across the province of Balochistan on Friday to mark Kashmir Black Day. Thousands of people participated in the events to pay tribute to Kashmiris against Indian atrocities. As the Indian troops had invaded Jammu and Kashmir on 27th October… Continue reading Thousands participate in dozens of Kashmir Black Day events across Balochistan
All set to celebrate Azad Kashmir Founding Day on October 24
MUZAFFARABAD, Oct 23 (APP): The 76th anniversary of the founding day of Azad Jammu and Kashmir will be celebrated on Tuesday (October 24) to commemorate the establishment of AJK state in 1947. The day will be celebrated with traditional zest and national fervor all across the liberated territory of AJK with the renewed commitment to… Continue reading All set to celebrate Azad Kashmir Founding Day on October 24
NAB recovers 600 million from Arain City Management through plea bargain
ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has successfully recovered Rs 600 million from the management of Arain City Fateh Jang Rawalpindi through a plea bargain, and this amount will soon be distributed among the victims. The NAB spokesperson stated that Accountability Court Number 1 granted approval for the plea bargain. According to the… Continue reading NAB recovers 600 million from Arain City Management through plea bargain
Mushaal condemns Israel bloodbath, genocide of Palestinians
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussain Mallick has strongly condemned the bloodbath and genocide of Palestinians by the fascist and criminal Israeli forces. Mushaal Hussain Mallick, wife of Kashmiri Jailed Hurriyat Leader Mohammad Yasin Malik on Saturday called on Ambassador of Palestine in… Continue reading Mushaal condemns Israel bloodbath, genocide of Palestinians
Pakistan envoy, Romanian Representative to EU agree to strengthen bilateral relations
BRUSSELS, Oct 12 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Amna Baloch called on Permanent Representative of Romania to the EU Mrs. Iulia Matei here on Thursday. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on areas of mutual interest including the latest regional & international developments. They also agreed to enhance… Continue reading Pakistan envoy, Romanian Representative to EU agree to strengthen bilateral relations
