Home Blog Page 27860

Foreign Currency Account Scheme

0

KARACHI, Nov 2 (APP): The Foreign Exchange Rates
Committee of Financial Markets Assocaition of Pakistan issued the
following Base Rate here on Monday.

Japanese business delegation to arrive next week

0

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): A high level Japanese business delegation will
arrive here early next week to hold business dialogue.

ECP to hold LG elections in ICT’s 50 union councils on Nov 30

0

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan will
hold Local government Elections on 50 union councils of Islamabad Capital Territory and scrutiny of nomination papers continued.

Chairman Senate condoles death of Afzal Khan

0

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rubbani Monday
expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran Pakhtun nationalist Afzal Khan Lala.

Foreign exchange rates

0

KARACHI, Nov 2 (APP): The Exchange Rates Committee of
Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following
exchange rates bulletin here on Monday.

Economy improving due to Govt’s prudent policies: Ishaq Dar

0

ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad
Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan Muslim League-N government, has focused
on overcoming energy crisis, eradicating extremism, and ensuring a
stable economy after coming into power.
“Around 14,000 mega watt electricity would be added to national
grid by 2018 and several power projects have also been launched
including Dasu, Neelam-Jehlum, Basha-Diamer and up-gradation of
Tarbeela Dam,” he said while talking to a private news channel.
Ishaq Dar said the government has increased tax net up to 33
percent, and added there is a dire need of tax reforms in the
system to make it more effective.
“Steps are being taken to make Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
tax-friendly in order to encourage the masses for paying their
taxes”, he added.
The minister said inflation had come down due to the prudent
policies of the government, besides an increase in foreign reserves.
Ishaq Dar stressed the need for segregating politics from
economy, and added economy ought to be the central point of
politics.
He said the international community now has a positive
perception about Pakistan since its economy was improving.
He said oil prices were lower as compared to India
and other neighbouring countries.
Replying to a question, he said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz
Sharif had taken major national decisions in consultation with
all political parties to further strengthen democratic process in
the country.
He urged that every citizen should work for the country’s
welfare, progress and prosperity.
Ishaq Dar said visit of Prime Minister to United States was
positive and productive in enhancing bilateral relations, specially
in trade sector.

PM grieved over ANP leader’s death

0

PML-N wins UC-12

0

FAISALABAD, Nov 1 (APP): The panel of Rana Muhammad Azam Khan (chairman)/Mian Liaqat Ali (vice chairman) of PML-N grabbed 5,780 votes and declared successful, according to un-official result issued by the Returning Officer.

PML-N wins UC-13

0

FAISALABAD, Nov 1 (APP): The panel of Zahid Masood (chairman)/Abdul Hameed (vice chairman) of PML-N grabbed 3314 votes and declared successful, according to unofficial result issued by the Returning Officer.

PML-N wins UC-14

0

FAISALABAD, Nov 1 (APP): The panel of Iftikhar Hussain (chairman)/Asad Iqbal Chatha (vice chairman) of PML-N grabbed 2768 votes and declared successful, according to unofficial result issued by the Returning Officer.