The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has instructed individuals robbed by AAA Associates to submit their compensation claims to the NAB Rawalpindi bureau within the next two weeks. Those who have already submitted claims are advised not to resubmit their applications. According to NAB, Rawalpindi sources, the Bureau was investigating the allegations of extortion of money, […]
IFA issues fines worth Rs 2.8 mln
Deputy Director Operations (DDO) of Islamabad Food Authority (IFA), Dr. Tahira Saddique, while sharing a monthly report of the authority, stated that the authority inspected 1,291 food outlets and imposed fines totaling Rs 2.8 million on errant shopkeepers found flouting regulations. Talking to APP, she said that with an unwavering commitment to quality assurance, the […]
Fire breaks out in LPG refilling shop
District Emergency Service averted a major tragedy by timely responding to a gas explosions incident here on Saturday night. According to a Rescue 1122 spokesman, fire broke out suddenly in an LPG refilling station in Gulzar e Quaid area late at night on Saturday. The fire swiftly engulfed other gas cylinders placed nearby causing several […]
Gold rates up by Rs 4,900 to Rs 245,100 per tola
The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs 4,900 and was sold at Rs 245,100 on Saturday as compared to its sale at Rs 240,200 on the previous day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold increased by Rs4,200 and was sold at Rs 210,134 against the sale […]
Pakistan reduces wheat procurement target by 69%
Pakistan’s federal government has significantly reduced its wheat procurement target for the upcoming season, sparking worries about potential shortages. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved a target of only 2.5 million metric tons, a staggering 69% decrease compared to the previous year. This decision comes amidst a disagreement between the federal government […]
Commerce Minister, HanGeng discuss Investment opportunities in Gawadar
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) HanGeng Trade & Yuanhua Industrial, Andy Liao here on Saturday called on Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan to discuss foreign investment opportunities in Gawadar and ways to expand exports. They explored Gawadar’s potential for economic growth and collaboration between foreign companies and local authorities, said a press statement issued […]
Government taking steps to strengthen national economy: Attaullah Tarar
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that the incumbent government was taking all possible measures to strengthen the national economy and the economy and the industry both were showing positive signs. In a press conference at the PML-N’s Secretariat here he that Bloomberg stated it clearly that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a […]
ECP empowers ROs, POs with first-class magistrate authority for by-elections
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has granted Returning Officers (ROs) and Presiding Officers (POs) powers equivalent to those of first-class magistrates to ensure the seamless execution of the forthcoming by-elections on five National and 16 provincial assembly constituencies scheduled for April 21. District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) were vested with magisterial […]
Pakistan welcomes foreign investment, businesses: PM
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan was rapidly moving towards economic stability and they welcomed the investors and business people across the globe. He said in this regard, they were increasing public-private partnership. A delegation of Istanbul Grand Airport (IGA) comprising board members, chief airport operating officer and chief corporate officer […]
Death anniversary of poet Munawwar Badayuni observed
The 40th death anniversary of legendary Urdu poet Munawwar Badayuni is being observed on Saturday. Manawwar Badayuni’s real name was Saqlain Ahmed and he was born on December 2, 1908 in Badayun, India. Manawwar Badayuni got fame by his Hamdiya and Naatiya poetry. He died on this day in 1984 in Karachi.