Industry
PMYP, VSO Pak, and BARGAD sign landmark partnership to empower 20,000 youth volunteers
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, in collaboration with Voluntary Service Overseas Pakistan and BARGAD Organization for Youth Development, signed a landmark Letter of Intent at the Prime Minister’s Office, Islamabad, aiming to train and mobilize 20,000 youth volunteers across the country. The signing ceremony, attended by the chairman of the youth programme, […]
DPM Dar told federal govt. holds 2 mln MT wheat stocks, available for provinces to meet demand
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday during a review meeting of current wheat stocks in the country was apprised by the committee that the federal government currently holds about 2 million metric tons of wheat, which can be released to provinces as needed to meet […]
ICT-PEIRA notifies 10% free education quota for orphans, martyr’s children in Islamabad private schools
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Islamabad Capital Territory Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (ICT-PEIRA) notified the implementation of the 10 percent need-based scholarship/free education policy across all private educational institutions in the federal capital, with priority allocation for orphan children and children of martyrs (Shuhadas). According to the notification issued by ICT-PEIRA, the directive has been enforced […]
PM seeks effective recommendations to evaluate performance of federal secretaries, officers
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, directed to formulate comprehensive and effective recommendations to evaluate the performance of federal secretaries, empasizing that recognition and appreciation of officers demonstrating good performance were essential for the overall improvement of the civil services. Chairing a meeting to review proposed civil services reforms and recommendations for […]
DPM/FM says Pakistan blessed with precious resources; urges stakeholders to strive for economic strength
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Wednesday, while stressing upon consistency in policies, urged all the stakeholders to strive further to achieve economic strength and carve a niche for Pakistan among the comity of nations. In his address as the chief guest at “Pakistan Policy Dialogue” closing session, he […]
President Zardari receives Sheikh Isa Award, discusses expanding economic cooperation with King Hamad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari, Wednesday, met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at Al-Qudaibiya Palace, Manama and held comprehensive discussions aimed at further strengthening the close and fraternal relationship between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Bahrain. The talks reflected a shared resolve to deepen cooperation and give practical momentum to bilateral […]
16-member Uzbek delegation visits Lahore Chamber
LAHORE, Jan 14 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Wednesday hosted a high-level 16-member delegation from Uzbekistan, aimed at boosting trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The delegation was led by Minhajiddin Raufov. The meeting was chaired by LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, who was joined by Vice President Khurram […]
Minister Kirmani assures APTMA of full support for Cotton Revival Plan
LAHORE, Jan 14 (APP):Provincial Agriculture Minister Sayed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani Wednesday assured the textile millers of full support for Cotton Revival Plan. He made this assurance during his visit to All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) office here. He was accompanied by Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahoo and senior officers of the Agriculture Department […]
Customs Enforcement Peshawar seizes smuggle goods worth Rs 101.91 million
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Customs Enforcement Peshawar seized smuggled foreign-origin cloth, cigarettes and other goods worth Rs. 101.91 million. Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar, during intelligence-based operations conducted over the last one week has successfully foiled multiple attempts to smuggle foreign-origin cloth, cigarettes, and other contraband goods, along with the seizure of offending vehicles, said […]
PRA to bring long-standing non-taxpayers into tax net
LAHORE, Jan 14 (APP):Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has decided to bring individuals and companies which have remained outside the tax net for a long time into the formal taxation system. Under this decision, service-providing companies across the province will be required to ensure mandatory registration with Punjab Revenue Authority. Registration under the E-Invoicing Monitoring System […]