ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmed on Monday said that the government was committed to ensure provision of basic amenities to the masses at their doorsteps.
Govt committed to provide basic amenities to masses:Sheikh Aftab
FBR realizes Rs.1664 bln revenues till Feb 15
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has realized Rs.1664 billion revenues upto February 15 against the collections of Rs.1404 billion taxes in the same period of last fiscal year, showing an increase of 18 percent, a senior official of the board said.
Lifting of sanctions to raise Pakistan Iran trade
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Commerce Minister Khurrum Dastgir has said the lifting of sanctions on Iran by major powers has provided historic opportunities to raise bilateral trade and investment.
Polling to elect first ever mayor of Islamabad underway
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Polling to elect Islamabad’s first-ever mayor and three Deputy Mayors is underway at the Jinnah Convention Centre in the federal capital. “The elections are being held through secret ballot and the polling will continue till 5pm without any break,” said Returning Officer,talking to this agency.
Pakistan to hold four $25000 int’l squash events this year
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): After successfully arranging two back-to-back $25,000 international squash events last year, Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) has persuaded Professional Squash Federation (PSF) to allow it stage four international squash events during the ongoing year, carrying the same prize money. “The first of these high-profile events will be held by the end of next month or at the beginning of April,” Qamar Zaman, vice president PSF told APP on Monday.
NAB devises Training Plan for 2016 to ensure officers capacity building : Qamar Zaman
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on Monday said a comprehensive yearly Training Plan for 2016 has been devised to ensure continued professional development of its officers.
FBR collects Rs 7 billion taxes annually from region: spokesman
SARGODHA,Feb 15 (APP Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Sargodha office has increased annual tax collection by 1 billion rupees,said its spokesman.
Extremism, sectarianism can be eliminated only by following Sufism: Amin ul Hasnat
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Amin ul Hasnat Shah on Monday said extremism and sectarianism could be eliminated by following the teachings of Sufi like Hazrat Shah Rukn e Alam (RA). Addressing the concluding session of 700 celebrations of Hazrat Shah Rukn e Alam, he said Shah Rukn e Alam was a gret Sufi as hundreds of his pupils did preach Islam across the globe.
Govt plugging loopholes in laws to end honour killings: PM
ISLAMABAD Feb 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday said the government was plugging loopholes in existing laws to end honour killings in the country.
PBM to establish mover Thalassemia Centres: MD
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Pakistan Bait ul Mal (PBM) would establish more Thalassemia Centres in various districts of the country to provide quality medical services to Thalassemia children, Managing Director Barrister Abid Waheed Shaikh said Monday.