CJ gives overview of 1973 constitution to navy officers on November 8, 2016ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali on Monday said that better management of natural resources could bring more development to the country. He was talking to an 82-member delegation from the Pakistan Navy War College of Lahore. The delegation, comprising members of the 46th staff course, was led by Rear Admiral Muhammad […]
How to eat the right foods at the right age on June 18, 2016ISLAMABAD: It’s no surprise that our eating habits change as we get older as our palates become more sophisticated or because we’re introduced to new flavours over the years. But are you eating the right food that provides the necessary vitamins and minerals for your body at each stage of your life? Ella Allred, nutritionist […]
Opposition calls national budget directionless, visionless on June 6, 2016ISLAMABAD: Criticising the national budget 2016-17, Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah on Monday suggested that direct taxes should be increased and dependency on foreign loans should be decreased. Opening debate in the National Assembly on the budget, he termed it as directionless, visionless, having nothing for the unemployed youth, farmers […]
Fawad Khan sees competitive powers in Mahira Khan, Saba Qamar on June 4, 2016MUMBAI: Heartthrob Pakistani actor Fawad Khan who made his first Bollywood debut in ‘Khoobsoorat’, recently gave an interview to Hindustan Times after the success of his recent movie ‘Kapoor and sons’. In the interview Fawad Khan told that, he has received so much love and appreciation from not only his fans in Pakistan but also […]
Load shedding during Ramadan to lay off workers across Punjab on May 31, 2016LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) on Tuesday said the proposed 10-hour load shedding during Ramadan would force the industry to close down one shift and lay off tens and thousands of workers across the province of Punjab. “This would be unfair to the labourers ahead of Ramadan and no one would prefer to […]
Rs 500m bank fraud revealed in Muzaffargarh on May 30, 2016MUZAFFARGARH: A massive pension scam has been unearthed in Muzaffargarh district of Punjab, committed by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) officials, Daily Times has learnt. The mega scam has been revealed by Anwaar Chishti, district account officer-1 of Muzaffargarh. It is learnt that a total of about Rs 500 million have been fraudulently taken […]
PM chairs NEC meeting through video link from London on May 30, 2016ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council has approved public sector development programme of about 800 billion rupees for the next financial year, according to a press release issued by the government. The meeting, held in Islamabad on Monday afternoon, was chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif through video link from the Pakistan High Commission in London. […]
LCCI urges govt to declare real estate sector as industry on May 27, 2016Lahore: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has urged the government to declare real estate sector as industry and should not impose any new tax as it is not only an important source of revenue for the government but is also providing direct or indirect employment to millions. The demand was raised by […]
LCCI urges FBR to stop attaching business accounts on May 25, 2016LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to stop attaching business accounts in the larger interest of the economy as it is discouraging the taxpayer and hindering the expansion of tax net. LCCI President Sheikh Muhammad Arshad said while speaking to a huge delegation of […]
Another Ahmadi murdered due to religious hatred on May 25, 2016KARACHI: Unidentified gunmen have killed Dawood Ahmad, an Ahmadi, due to religious hatred. According to details, Dawood was waiting for his friend outside his house when two unidentified men on a motorbike opened fire at him. The assailants also fired shots at Dawood’s friend who had already reached there as he hurried to help him. […]