Pak-China FTA to be signed on 28th: envoyon April 23, 2019Ambassador of China to Pakistan Yao Jing on Monday said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)-Phase II between Pakistan and China will be singed on April 28, besides other important agreements related to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Beijing.Addressing a press conference here, the Chinese envoy said the FTA has been finally concluded … [Read more...] about Pak-China FTA to be signed on 28th: envoy
Pakistan and Iran decide to open more border crossings and marketson April 23, 2019Pakistan and Iran Monday agreed that cementing cooperation between Iran's Sistan-Balochistan province and Pakistan's Balochistan province including opening of new border crossings and border markets will contribute towards improvement of the economic situation of local residents and constitute a step towards resolving border challenges and insecurities, according to a joint statement issued at the … [Read more...] about Pakistan and Iran decide to open more border crossings and markets
Call for SC judge’s removal rejected by Sindh lawyers’ bodieson April 23, 2019The Legal fraternities of the two major provinces, Punjab and Sindh, are having a major divergence in their analysis of the Faizabad dharna judgment among other matters.The members of four prominent Bar Associations in Sindh passed a joint resolution on Sunday expressing concern and displeasure over the resolution passed by their counterparts in the Punjab Bar Council on Saturday.The … [Read more...] about Call for SC judge’s removal rejected by Sindh lawyers’ bodies
LHC to hear closing arguments in petition against Hajj Policy 2019on April 23, 2019Lahore High Court (LHC), on Monday, asked for concluding arguments in the petition filed against Hajj Policy 2019 on Tuesday.The petition was taken up by Justice Aisha A. Malik.It stated that the government had demanded Rs 4,56,000 in its new Hajj policy. Previously, the pilgrims paid Rs 2,80,000 for Hajj under the government scheme.The government was now said to have withdrawn the … [Read more...] about LHC to hear closing arguments in petition against Hajj Policy 2019
Moin Akhtar remembered on 8th death anniversaryon April 22, 2019The fans of comedy king and legendary television film artiste Moin Akhtar observed his eighth death anniversary on Monday remembering his lifetime services.Born on December 24, 1950, Moin Akhtar left his fans on April 22, 2011. He was considered as a comedian of extremely high standard in Pakistan with experience of entertaining his audience for a long time. From theatre to silver screen, … [Read more...] about Moin Akhtar remembered on 8th death anniversary
Sajal criticised for appearing in whitening cream adon April 22, 2019Promoting whitening creams has always been quite the controversy among today's youth. The idea of bleaching one's face to look 'prettier' just doesn't sit well with people and so it should not.Actress Sajal Aly has become the latest celebrity to receive backlash for doing a fairness cream advertisement. In the said commercial, the 'Yakeen Ka Safar' actress is seen presenting the new product, … [Read more...] about Sajal criticised for appearing in whitening cream ad
UBL leads digital revolution in Pakistanon April 22, 2019As part of the Bank's Digital Agenda, UBL was the Title Sponsor of the 12th International Mobile Commerce Conference, held at a local hotel in Karachi on 18 April 2019. This half-day conference focused on Digital Transformation and how financial institutions like banks are using digital technology as enabler of digital commerce. Leading local and international experts from banks and the digital … [Read more...] about UBL leads digital revolution in Pakistan
Govt has no intention to remove FED for cars 1700cc and aboveon April 22, 2019There is fake news in the market about the removal of the 10% federal excise duty (FED) on all cars above 1700cc. Our sources confirmed that there is no such intention by the Government or the FBR on the removal of 10% FED. Local cars that have an engine displacement of 1700cc and above will continue to pay the 10% FED which means a higher price for all car manufacturers. The imposition of 10% FED … [Read more...] about Govt has no intention to remove FED for cars 1700cc and above
53kgs worth of turtle parts recovered from smugglerson April 22, 2019Police foiled a wildlife smuggling bid here on Sunday and arrested two suspects, according to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Dr. Imran. According to the ASI, police, alongside officials of the Sindh Wildlife Department, conducted a raid at the city's Babarloi Bypass where-from they arrested two suspects and recovered 53 kilograms worth of parts of a rare breed of turtles. Dr. Imran said the … [Read more...] about 53kgs worth of turtle parts recovered from smugglers
Pakistan, Iran agree to set up joint force to fight terrorismon April 22, 2019Pakistan and Iran on Monday agreed to boost security cooperation and set up a 'Joint Rapid Reaction Force' to fight terrorism and guard the common border between the two countries. Leadership of both the countries also agreed to further strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties.Prime Minister Imran Khan while speaking at a joint press conference with Iranain President Hassan Rouhani said … [Read more...] about Pakistan, Iran agree to set up joint force to fight terrorism
