Tag: FATA

Sajid Turi visits Pak-Afghan Torkham Border

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi on Wednesday visited Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Torkham, District Khyber where he was briefed in a meeting about matters related to import, export, trade opportunities, humanitarian relief, e-visa, the border situation and others. The meeting was attended by officials of… Continue reading Sajid Turi visits Pak-Afghan Torkham Border

PM’s educational incentive as Islamia University announces ‘no fee’ for Balochistan, ex-FATA students

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): In line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s policy of encouraging youth to acquire higher education, Islamia University Bahawalpur has decided to charge no fees and dues from the students belonging to Balochistan and erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Area (ex-FATA). The federal government and Islamia University Bahawalpur each will bear 50 percent… Continue reading PM’s educational incentive as Islamia University announces ‘no fee’ for Balochistan, ex-FATA students

Concerted efforts afoot to achieve food self-sufficiency

Imran Nazir ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Maintaining compatibility between agricultural and population growth always remains a major challenge for the states and as any downward imbalance may lead to food scarcity and resultantly to famines. Therefore, growth in production of edible items remains a center point in policies of every government to explore new avenues… Continue reading Concerted efforts afoot to achieve food self-sufficiency

NA takes up Upper House’s 27 budgetary, 217 PSDP related recommendations

ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (APP): National Assembly on Friday took up around 27 recommendations made by Upper House of the Parliament for incorporation in the Finance Bill and 217 proposals related to the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the year 2022-23. Lawmakers including Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali and Wajiha Akram debated on some of the… Continue reading NA takes up Upper House’s 27 budgetary, 217 PSDP related recommendations

Six reports of standing committees presented in Senate

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):Six reports of various standing committees presented in the Senate on Wednesday and granted an extension to two committees for submission of reports in the House. On behalf of the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Power, a member of the committee Senator Sana Jamali moved a motion under Rule 194 (1)… Continue reading Six reports of standing committees presented in Senate

Overseas Minister visits OEC

FEDERAL MINISTER FOR OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, SAJID HUSSAIN TURI CHAIRING BRIEFING AT OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CORPORATION AND BUREAU OF EMIGRATION,

Overseas Minister visits OEC

Prioritizing economic development in Erstwhile FATA would bring prosperity in region: NA Speaker

Prioritizing economic development in Erstwhile FATA would bring prosperity in region: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Tuesday said that Erstwhile FATA had been facing the scourge of war on Terror and it was time to prioritize development in the area. He said that revival of Economic and Trade activity would bring prosperity in the area. He also said that engaging youth in… Continue reading Prioritizing economic development in Erstwhile FATA would bring prosperity in region: NA Speaker

KP Finance Minister calls on Tarin

ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting with  Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra, Finance Minister, Khyber Pakhunkhwa here on Wednesday. Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra briefed the meeting on performance of KPK government and highlighted some issues including arrangement for payment of Net Hydel Profit (NHP) by the Federal Government… Continue reading KP Finance Minister calls on Tarin

Ex-FATA a future hub of trade, business, employment: NA Speaker

Ex-FATA a future hub of trade, business, employment: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Thursday said that implementing FATA reforms in letter and spirit would transform this region into future hub of trade, business and employment. While stressing on youth, media and Religious representatives of Erstwhile FATA, he said that changing life of common people demand above politics approach by all… Continue reading Ex-FATA a future hub of trade, business, employment: NA Speaker

Ali Muhammad urges provinces to provide 3pc NFC share to erstwhile FATA

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan Wednesday urged all the provinces to fulfill their commitment for the provision of three percent of their National Finance Commission (NFC) share for the development of erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA). Replying to a Calling Attention Notice in National Assembly moved… Continue reading Ali Muhammad urges provinces to provide 3pc NFC share to erstwhile FATA

Deputy Speaker asks special committee to present report on FATA issues

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan responded to calling attention notice regarding non-provision of additional funds committed to the erstwhile FATA at the time of merger and non-implementation of tax concessions. Following a short debate in the House on the issue, the deputy speaker directed the Special Committee on FATA reforms to… Continue reading Deputy Speaker asks special committee to present report on FATA issues

Inclusion of stakeholders imperative to resolve challenges faced by erstwhile FATA people: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Friday said that political inclusion of all stakeholders was imperative for resolving challenges faced by erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) people. While meeting with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman in Parliament House, he said it was the priority of the incumbent government to ensure… Continue reading Inclusion of stakeholders imperative to resolve challenges faced by erstwhile FATA people: NA Speaker

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