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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 […]
German Ambassador, ICCI President agree to act as bridge between German investors, Pakistani enterprises
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan,Ms. Ina Lepel accompanied by Ms. Janine Rohwer, Counsellor Political and Economic Affairs and Climate Change visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and held an interactive session with the business community of Islamabad, reaffirming Germany’s strong commitment to further strengthening […]
Turkiye CG calls tourism Low-Hanging Fruit for economic growth
KARACHI, Jan 14 (APP):Consul General of the Republic of Turkiye in Karachi, Ergul Kadak has emphasized that tourism represents a “low-hanging fruit” for Pakistan’s economic growth, which, if developed properly, could significantly reduce external financing requirements of the country. Pakistan has a great deal to offer, including scenic coastlines, beaches, cultural heritage and natural beauty, […]
Customs seized smuggle NCP vehicles, heavy bikes worth Rs. 412.2 million
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The customs enforcement Islamabad seized smuggled NCP vehicles, heavy bikes and electronic goods worth Rs. 412.2 million. The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, has seized a large consignment of smuggled and non-duty-paid goods, including luxury vehicles, heavy bikes, and electronic items, during intelligence-based operations conducted late at night. The total estimated value […]
Pakistan, Canada agrees for strengthening bilateral trade investment ties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Pakistan and Canada Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations and agreed to work closely to enhance economic engagement. Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held an important meeting with H.E. Tarik Ali Khan, High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, and today in […]
Biogas Demonstration Plant established at Paroka Farm
FAISALABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Punjab Bioenergy Institute (PBI) of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has established Biogas Demonstration Plant at its Paroka Farm. Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Chairperson Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan inaugurated the plant while UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Vice Chancellor […]
KP Minister briefed on Tobacco Development Cess–Funded initiatives
PESHAWAR, Jan 14 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control, Syed Fakhar Jehan briefed on development initiatives proposed to be funded under the Tobacco Development Cess (TDC) on Wednesday. The meeting was held in the committee room of the Planning and Development Department and was attended by Member Provincial Assembly from Mardan Abdul […]
CAT upholds CCP action against misleading Ice Cream Claims
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Competition Appellate Tribunal has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s findings against Unilever Pakistan and Friesland Campina Engro for misleading consumers by advertising their frozen desserts as ice cream. The CCP had initiated proceedings on a complaint filed by Pakistan Fruit Juice Company Private Limited, the maker of Hico ice cream, […]