Islamabad, Sep5: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Pakistan Advertisers Society (PAS) expand their collaboration promoting self-regulation in order to deter deceptive marketing practices in Pakistan and ensure due compliance with the Competition Law. During the recent visit of PAS’s Executive Council to CCP, discussions were held for enhancing collaboration to promote self-regulation and ensure compliance with competition law, particularly in the area of deceptive marketing. During the meeting, the PAS delegation provided an overview of the role it has been playing in arbitration also among its member organizations which include various leading undertakings in the beverages, telecom,…
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Islamabad, Aug 4: Saqlain Syedah, Pakistan’s ambassador to Germany, underlined Pakistan’s resolve on Wednesday to help the Kashmiri people in their quest for self-determination on a moral, political, and diplomatic level in accordance with UNSC resolutions. She gave a heartfelt tribute to Syed Ali Shah Gillani’s unwavering commitment to the fight for the freedom and right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people while presiding over a webinar hosted by the Pakistani Embassy in Berlin to mark the third anniversary of Gillani’s passing. She said that Gillani will always serve as a ray of hope for the people of Kashmir. Zahid…
Islamabad, Aug 4: Over the previous three months, tax revenue from imported cars at Taftan has increased at a record rate, according to Pakistan Customs. For the same period, tax revenue collected increased from 0.55 billion rupees in the previous year to Rs1.35 billion this year. 7,994 cars were registered the year before, bringing approximately Rs5.5 billion in revenue from taxes. This year, the number of vehicles registered increased slightly to 8,090, but the amount of tax collected increased dramatically to 9.6 billion rupees. Customs officers credit cautious application of tax exemptions, precise weight measurement, and efficient evaluation for this…
Islamabad, Aug 4: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority for the eastern Punjab province had issued an alert and expected rain and consequent flooding in the next 24 hours. Since the start of the monsoon season in July, 320 people had died in Pakistan. Pakistan’s agrarian economy depends on the monsoon rains because they replenish water reservoirs and supply vital water for crops. But the nation has been facing more and more unpredictable weather patterns, such as heatwaves, droughts, and flooding, all of which are commonly linked to climate change. A PDMA representative stated, “There is a possibility of rain in…
Islamabad, Aug 4: The much-awaited commissioning of Sui Gas in Sectors D, F, and N has been announced by the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Bahawalpur. The SNGPL pipeline laying is expected to start soon. On September 2, this information was posted on their official Facebook page. According to specifics, this enormous development raises living standards and improves the community’s infrastructure for the people who live in these sectors, making it an important milestone. Furthermore, Amna Homes in DHA Bahawalpur is getting ready to deliver the first batch of 25 villas to its distinguished members very soon. On September 4, they…
Islamabad, Aug 4: The automotive industry is still facing challenges due to declining demand and rising expenses. In these difficult times, leading companies such as Toyota Indus Motors are adapting strategically to maintain their lead. Indus Motors recently revealed that its earnings per share (EPS) increased by 56% to Rs 191.76, even though the company’s total units sold decreased by 33% from the prior year. The aforementioned performance highlights the efficacious endeavors of the organization to maximize margins and sustain profitability despite reduced sales volumes. A closer examination reveals that Indus Motors purposefully increased car pricing in order to boost…
Islamabad, Aug 4: To improve border control and risk management, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) opened a Third Line Technical Forensic Lab and a Risk Analysis Unit here on Wednesday. A new Risk Analysis Office, funded by the European Union and the Austrian Ministry of Interior, as well as a renovated Forensic Laboratory for investigating suspected forgeries and battling identity fraud were officially opened with an inauguration ceremony. Both facilities were supported by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) constructed and outfitted both offices as part of a continuous initiative to improve…
Islamabad, Aug 4: Advanced Chinese kiwifruit farming techniques are being taught to agricultural specialists from Pakistan, Egypt, Nepal, and Mongolia at the present International Training Workshop on Kiwi Industrial Technology in Cangxi, Sichuan province. Cangxi is well known for being the birthplace of the red kiwifruit. It lies tucked away at the southern base of the Daba Mountains and the northern edge of the Sichuan Basin. Cangxi’s red kiwifruits are distinguishable from the more widely recognized green, villous varieties by having smooth, hairless skin and bright red stripes at the center. Their flavor is soft, juicy, sweet, and invigorating, which…
Islamabad, Aug 4: Abdullah A. Fadil, a UNICEF representative in Pakistan, spoke with Romina Khurshid Alam, the prime minister’s coordinator on climate change, about strengthening cooperation in defending children against the negative effects of climate change. According to Muhammad Saleem, spokesman for the Climate Change & Environmental Coordination Ministry, “both sides committed to work closely to protect children from the devastating consequences of climate change-caused disasters, particularly floods and diseases” during the conference held here. The ministry source added that Romina Khurshid, the PM’s environment adviser, brought up during the meeting with the Pakistani representative of Unicef that Pakistani children…
Islamabad, Aug 4: Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, the two nations have excellent bilateral relations that have developed in many areas since their independence. Malaysia places a high importance on these ties. Speaking at the 67th Malaysian National Day ceremony held here on Wednesday, the High Commissioner stated, “Today, on Malaysia’s Independence Day, I would like to express that the strategic partnership established between Malaysia and Pakistan, which affects the all sectors of economy and including trade in every sector.” “Malaysia’s’strategic partnership’ with Pakistan holds immense potential,” he declared. “We are committed to further strengthening our brotherly…
