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Non-Muslim Pakistanis enjoy freedom, state patronage: Kundi

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Central Information Secretary of Pakistan People’s Party and former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Faisal Karim Kundi, Thursday said that people from diverse religious backgrounds in Pakistan are experiencing the liberty to observe their faiths and engage in mutual celebrations. Speaking at the International Interfaith/Religious Harmony Conference, he emphasized the… Continue reading Non-Muslim Pakistanis enjoy freedom, state patronage: Kundi

Experts demand stakeholder intervention to boost tax-net, revitalize taxation regime

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Experts at a workshop underscored the need for documentation of the national economy and income to drive reformed taxation regime intended to enhance tax net and regulate the untaxed sectors through a holistic and stakeholder inclusive intervention. The Pre-Budget Consultative Workshop titled, “Optimizing Revenue and Public Spending for Inclusive Growth” was… Continue reading Experts demand stakeholder intervention to boost tax-net, revitalize taxation regime

PM seeks cooperation between Pakistan, Denmark in agriculture, energy sector

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday held a meeting with a delegation led by Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals and Board Member AP Miller Mearsk Keith Svendsen and discussed matters related to business and investment. During the meeting, Keith Svendsen expressed interest in the first green transhipment terminal of Pakistan in Karachi.… Continue reading PM seeks cooperation between Pakistan, Denmark in agriculture, energy sector

Court stops PTI founder, his wife from provocative statements against institutions

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): An Accountability Court (AC) on Thursday stopped the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), founder and Bushra Bibi from giving statements against the state institutions and officials. Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana issued the order regarding the matter of PTI’s founder and his wife. The order stated that media should refrain… Continue reading Court stops PTI founder, his wife from provocative statements against institutions

7 ordinances laid in Senate

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):As many as seven ordinances including Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, Pakistan Postal Services Management Board (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, National Highway Authority (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, the Privatization Commission (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 and the Establishment of Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal… Continue reading 7 ordinances laid in Senate

IHC adjourns  cipher case hearing against PTI founder  till April 20

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned hearing till April 30, on appeals against the conviction of PTI founder and former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in cipher case. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the appeal of two accused. Federal Investigation… Continue reading IHC adjourns  cipher case hearing against PTI founder  till April 20

NACTA organizes 1st Annual Research Conference

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): National Counter Terrorism Agency (NACTA) in collaboration with UNODC organized a crucial Research Conference on ‘Understanding Terrorism in Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, the National Coordinator NACTA, Muhammad Tahir Rai, Hilal-i-Shujaat and Sitara-i-Imtiaz observed that the discussions and insights garnered during the conference will go on… Continue reading NACTA organizes 1st Annual Research Conference

Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm expected in most parts of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, as per Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast. Heavy falls are also likely at few places in north Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave was affecting western… Continue reading Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm expected in most parts of country: PMD

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ENGRO announces strong results for 1st quarter 2024

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Engro Corporation’s revenue from continued operations grew by 45% to Rs 104.3 billion versus Rs 72.1 billion in 2023, as per Q1 results announced on PSX. Consolidated PAT of Q1 stood at Rs 10.4 billion (EPS 10.66) versus Rs 8.8 billion in 2023, said a news release. Higher profitability on account… Continue reading ENGRO announces strong results for 1st quarter 2024

Govt committed to empower youth with modern tech, IT: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said the government was committed to empower youth with modern technology and provide them latest vocational training. He was speaking at an event organized by Ministry of Information Technology on occasion of International Girls in Information communication Technology (ICT) Day, to recognize contribution of female entrepreneurs… Continue reading Govt committed to empower youth with modern tech, IT: PM

Huawei Pakistan organizes “Digital Week”

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): In an endeavor to unite multiple carriers, enterprises, and partners for the enhancement of digital infrastructure and the creation of an ecosystem, Huawei Pakistan organized a “Digital Week” at its state-of-the-art headquarters at OEC tower Islamabad. Ethan Sun, Huawei Pakistan CEO, shared that the Huawei Pakistan Digital Week is part of… Continue reading Huawei Pakistan organizes “Digital Week”

Divorced from ground reality: Pakistan rejects US State Deptt’s country report on HR practices

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday categorically rejected the recently released 2023 Country Report on human rights practices issued by the US State Department terming its contents “unfair, based on inaccurate information and completely divorced from the ground reality.” The Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Bloch, in a statement, said that the US State… Continue reading Divorced from ground reality: Pakistan rejects US State Deptt’s country report on HR practices

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