ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Ministry of Interior on Wednesday announced that legal experts have pointed out flaws in the notification of Sindh government regarding extension in the Rangers authority in the province which are being examined. Ministry of Interior has received a notification regarding extension in authority of Rangers on Tuesday. Neither Ministry of Interior rejected the… Continue reading Sindh govt notification on Rangers’ authority being examined legally: Spokesman
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3 LEA men among 5 injured in Quetta blast
QUETTA, Aug 03 (APP): Three personnel of law enforcement agencies were among five people who suffered wounds in a remotely controlled bomb blast which hit a vehicle of a law enforcement agency on Quetta’s Spiny road, here on Wednesday night. The police said that unknown men planted a bomb on Spiny road and detonated it with remote… Continue reading 3 LEA men among 5 injured in Quetta blast
SBP issues revised Prudential Regulations for Consumer Financing
KARACHI, Aug 3 (APP): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the Prudential Regulations for Consumer Financing with an aim to promote consumer financing in sustainable and fair manner while ensuring financial stability of the banks/DFIs. A statement on Wednesday said that the revised regulations provide more discretion in decision making to banks/DFIs in… Continue reading SBP issues revised Prudential Regulations for Consumer Financing
NA passes Banks (Nationalization), Deposit Protection Corporation bills
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): The National Assembly on Wednesday passed two bills including the Banks (Nationalization) (Amendment) Bill-2016 and the Deposit Protection Corporation Bill-2016. Both the bills were presented by Parliamentary Secretary on Finance and Revenue Rana Muhammad Afzal in the House. The statement of objects and reasons of the Banks (Nationalization) (Amendment) Bill-2016 says “the amendments will… Continue reading NA passes Banks (Nationalization), Deposit Protection Corporation bills
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, Aug 03 (APP): Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Wednesday issued the following exchange rates: Selling Buying Buying TT & OD TT Clean OD/T.CHQ U.S.A. 104.50 104.30 104.09 U.K. 139.19 138.92 138.64 EURO 117.18 116.95 116.71 CANADA 79.66 79.50 79.29 SWITZERLAND 108.21 108.00 107.72 AUSTRALIA 79.42 79.27 79.06 SWEDEN 12.28… Continue reading NBP Exchange Rates
Energy projects to be completed on priority : Minister
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmad said on Wednesday that various energy projects of Atomic, Hydel, Wind and solar are being completed on priority basis. Talking to Radio Pakistan, He said, “present government is taking interest for completion of energy projects on time”. Sheikh Aftab said that more than thirty… Continue reading Energy projects to be completed on priority : Minister
Bosan pays tribute to late agri scientist Dr Iftikhar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan here on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to the services rendered by late Dr Iftikhar Ahmad in field of agriculture research and development. Addressing a ceremony held here to commemorate the services of late Dr Iftikhar Ahmad, he said government was determined to bring revolution… Continue reading Bosan pays tribute to late agri scientist Dr Iftikhar
Some political parties protest aims at creating unrest in country: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Tahir Ashrafi Wednesday said the so-called protest announced by some political parties against the government was aimed at creating unrest and anarchy in the country. Such elements, however, would not succeed in their ‘designs’, he said while addressing a press conference here. The PUC Chairman said… Continue reading Some political parties protest aims at creating unrest in country: Ashrafi
Women parliamentarians demand fixed quota for women judges in superior judiciary
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Women parliamentarians have expressed strong reservations over disagreement of bar associations to fix quota for representation of women judges in the superior judiciary through a bill moved by private member. The `Supreme Court Number of judges (Amendment) Bill’ moved by Senator Zaheeruddin Babar was opposed by the Supreme Court Bar Association and Islamabad High Court Association… Continue reading Women parliamentarians demand fixed quota for women judges in superior judiciary
FBR issues immovable property valuation tables for major cities
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday issued property valuation tables for major cities of the country for the purpose of calculation of capital gain tax. The valuation has been agreed between business community and FBR in recent parleys, which concluded last Saturday and announced by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, said… Continue reading FBR issues immovable property valuation tables for major cities
National women hockey championship from August 5
LAHORE, Aug 2 (APP): Top women hockey teams of the country will showcase their talent and technique in the 29th edition of the National Women Hockey Championship which rolls into action from August 5 at Naseer Bunda hockey stadium Islamabad. In this competition as many as 11 teams are participating, WAPDA is likely to defend the title for the… Continue reading National women hockey championship from August 5
SBP to hold women hokey match
LAHORE, Aug 2 (APP): Sports Board Punjab (SBP) will hold a women hockey match here on August 3 as a part of independence day celebration at national hockey stadium. Pakistan White will take on Pakistan Green in the fixture, said a spokesman of SBP on Tuesday. Secretary Sports Punjab, Nayyar Iqbal will be the chief… Continue reading SBP to hold women hokey match
Thai entrepreneurs to exoplore business and investment potentials:Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan Suchart Liengsaengthong here on Tuesday said that his country’s entrepreneurs were interested in doing some serious business with Pakistani counterparts and they had brought samples of their products to introduce them to Pakistani businessmen. The Ambassador stated this during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce (ICCI)… Continue reading Thai entrepreneurs to exoplore business and investment potentials:Ambassador
Summary to be sent to PM for supporting boxer Waseem
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Ministry for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Riaz Hussain Pirzada said that the ministry would send a summary to the Prime Minister to support boxer Muhammad Waseem to feature in the upcoming World Championship in USA. “He is our hero and we should support him in all his endeavours. We will forward… Continue reading Summary to be sent to PM for supporting boxer Waseem
Rs. 90,976.6 mln loan disbursed to farmers during 2015-16 : ZTBL
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has disbursed loans of Rs. 90,976.6 million during 2015-16 to facilitate farmers and increase agriculture produce. Of the total loan disbursement Rs. 74,297.6 million were provided to farmers in Punjab, Rs. 12,197.2 million in Sindh, Rs. 3,624.3 million in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Rs. 248.9 million in Balochistan, Rs. 312.6… Continue reading Rs. 90,976.6 mln loan disbursed to farmers during 2015-16 : ZTBL
PM felicitates Turkish leadership, people for foiling coup against democracy
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday extended warmest congratulations to the Turkish leadership and the people for their triumph against an assault on democracy on the night of July 15. He said Pakistan and Turkey enjoyed fraternal ties, which were based upon common and shared bonds of history, culture, traditions, religion and social values. The… Continue reading PM felicitates Turkish leadership, people for foiling coup against democracy
Pakistan, Turkey for sustained engagement to strengthen cooperation in diverse spheres
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Expressing satisfaction at the ever-growing cooperation between the two fraternal countries, Pakistan and Turkey Tuesday agreed on the need for sustained engagement for enhanced cooperation in diverse spheres. The agreement to this effect came during the bilateral meeting between Advisor to PM on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz and Foreign Minister of… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey for sustained engagement to strengthen cooperation in diverse spheres
Cracks surface in relations between KP CM and Imran Khan over lackluster performance
PESHAWAR, Aug 2 (APP): Cracks are surfacing in relations between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak and PTI chief Imran Khan, as the latter is dismayed over poor performance of the Khattak government which is weakening in face of the onslaught mounted by his dissident group in the party. Imran Khan, swept the polls in… Continue reading Cracks surface in relations between KP CM and Imran Khan over lackluster performance
Projects worth US$ 10 billion under CPEC already hit ground
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Out of US$ 46 billion under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, projects worth more than US$ 10 billion had already hit the ground, while remaining schemes were in advanced stages of the pipeline. The remaining projects amounting to US$ 36 billion would soon be launched, according to a senior official in the… Continue reading Projects worth US$ 10 billion under CPEC already hit ground
Film Sikander to be released shortly
LAHORE, Aug 2 (APP): Film Sikandar produced by filmstar Moammar Rana is in final stage which will be released at cinema houses shortly. Maomar Rana told APP here on Tuesday that he was negotiating with cinema owners to exhibit his film. He applealed to the cinema owners to prefer the exhibition of Pakistani films over… Continue reading Film Sikander to be released shortly
