According to a public opinion poll, 72% of people support the implementation of tax on sugary drinks on February 5, 2021The Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), in collaboration with the Pakistan Health Research Council (PHRC) conducted a public survey on complex diseases and mortality caused by excessive consumption of sugary drinks.Preliminary polling was conducted in Islamabad and surrounding areas, with 72% of people supporting the implementation of Tax on Sugary Drinks ,To prevent NCDs, including […]
Senior Indian Diplomat Summoned to Register Pakistan’s Strong Protest Over Ceasefire Violations by India: FO on February 3, 2021A senior Indian diplomat was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday to register Pakistan’s strong protest over ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation Forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on 2nd February 2021, resulting in serious injuries to four innocent civilians including three women. According to a statement issued by Foreign […]
Chairman Standing Committee assured senators for addressing problems in the favor of public on February 3, 2021Chairman Standing Committee assured senators for addressing problems in the favor of public Senate Standing Committee on Interior considered multiple bills referred by the house on Tuesday. While taking up the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 [Section 376, Act XLV of 1860]” introduced by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi, Chairman Committee Senator Rehman Malik was of […]
With 11 points improvement, SDPI ranked 90th among top 100 global think tanks: 1st in Pakistan, 11th in South East Asia & the Pacific on January 30, 2021With 11 points improvement, the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) ranked 90th among 100 non-U.S. global think tanks, retained its 1st position in Pakistan for the last many years, and with improvement of four points it ranked 11th among the South East Asia and the Pacific region, according to the 15th edition of University of […]
ITP’s campaign in full swing to stop use of unauthorized number plates on January 30, 2021The campaign of Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) to check display of unauthorized or non-pattern number plates at vehicles or bikes is in full swing and police teams are imposing heavy fines over this particular violation. This campaign has been undei following directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman and Senior Superintendent […]
75,000 Afghan refugee families impacted by COVID-19 received emergency cash on January 30, 2021The UN Refugee Agency completed the disbursement of emergency cash assistance for 75,000 vulnerable Afghan refugee families that have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. More than 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees are hosted in Pakistan. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their ability to work and earn a minimum livelihood, mainly as daily […]
Pakistan holds bilateral dialogue with the Republic of Korea on Climate Change and Science: FO on January 29, 2021The first round of bilateral dialogue on Climate Change and Science was held between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a virtual format on Thursday. The Pakistan side was led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Director General (United Nations). The delegation of RoK was headed by the Director General (Climate Change, Energy, […]
Government urged to increase FED on tobacco by 30% on January 28, 2021Tobacco control activists urge the government to increase FED on tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products, in Pakistan. Over 22 million (19%) Pakistani adults (18+) currently use some form of tobacco. Almost one third of Pakistani men (32.4%) and 5.7% of women smoke tobacco. They demanded at least 30% increase in the Federal Excise Duty […]
Foreign Minister’s telephone call with Foreign Minister of Afghanistan on January 26, 2021Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephone call with Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar Monday. During the call, matters of mutual interests came under discussion. Highlighting Pakistan’s policy to strengthen trade between the two countries, Foreign Minister Qureshi drew Foreign Minister Atmar’s attention towards proposed establishment of Border Sustenance Markets. He underlined that it […]
Increase in provincial share in revenue critical for sustainable investment in human development: Experts on January 25, 2021The experts in taxation and economy have highlighted that tax-collection by provinces is critical to ensure sustainable investments in human development. The speakers from diverse backgrounds shared this viewpoint ‘Towards a more innovative, effective and enabling provincial sales tax regime’, jointly organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Sub National Governance (SNG) here on Saturday. […]