ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): In order to raise awareness among the public about availability of the insurance policyholders’ grievance resolution forums, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a circular requiring all insurers to incorporate awareness message in Urdu and English on their websites, and to attach it with all forms issued to the policyholders.
FBR collects Rs 209 bln to surpass Rs 205 bln target for Jan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): During January, 2016, according to the provisional figures received so far, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made a net collection of around Rs. 209 billion as against Rs. 171 billion collected during January, 2015 showing an increase of 22%. The target for the month was fixed at Rs. 205 billion which has also been achieved,said a statement issued by FBR here Monday.
Pakistan committed to successfully implement macroeconomic stability programme: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday said that Pakistan was committed to successfully implement the macroeconomic stability programme announced by the government in June 2013. He stated this while attending the meeting in connection with Tenth Review under International Monetary Fund (IMF’s) Extended Fund Facility in Dubai today. According to a message received here from Dubai, Finance Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday attended the meetings being held in Dubai in connection with the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
Philip Barton calls on Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE, Feb 01 (APP): British High Commissioner Philip Barton called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and discussed matters of mutual interest including promotion of bilateral relations and cooperation in different sectors, here on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Britain.
President asks FPSC to uphold highest standards of transparency
ISLAMABAD Feb 1 ( APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday asked the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) to uphold highest standards of transparency, non partisanship and integrity in its recruitment process. The President was talking to Naveed Akram Cheema, Chairman FPSC who called on him here at the Aiwan e Sadr. The President lauded the endeavours of FPSC for providing online services for recruitments in the Federal Government, a statement said.
Social justice, poverty alleviation is the true spirit of Islamic banking: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday said the real objective of Islamic banking is to ensure social justice and poverty alleviation, and urged upon the banking sector to reach out to the poor to maximize the benefits of Islamic banking. The President expressed satisfaction over the growing popularity of Islamic banking in Pakistan and said responsibility lied on the country’s banks to become role models for the world by devising a system of judicious distribution of wealth.
National resolve to fight extremism, terrorism is “unflinching”: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday, terming the national resolve to fight terrorism and extremism as “unflinching”, said every effort would be made to root it out from every nook and cranny of the country. “Those threatening our kids from going to schools, will be defeated,” the Prime Minister remarked at a high-level meeting held to review the implementation of National Action Plan (NAP). The meeting was briefed about different stages of the implementation of NAP across the country.
PM lauds role of Pak Navy
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday appreciated the role of Pakistan Navy with regard to the national defence. He said the government would take all possible steps to further strengthen the Pakistan Navy. He was talking to Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, who called on him at the PM House. The Naval Chief apprised the Prime Minister on matters pertaining to Pakistan Navy including its professional preparedness, said a press release.
PM extends Essential Services Maintenance Act to PIA
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday extended the Essential Services Maintenance Act 1952 to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for six months. According to a statement from the PM’s Office, the Prime Minister approved the summary of the Aviation Division. The PIA employees had announced a strike against the proposed privatization of the national flag carrier from Feb 2.
PML N govt has revived PIA: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Minister for Information,Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Monday said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML N) government had revived PIA during the last two and a half years. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the 4th Art and Cultural Exhibition here at Lok Virsa, being held to commemorate the 37th anniversary of Iranian revolution, he said the PIA losses had touched Rs 30 billion mark in 2013, and the government during its tenure had improved its health.