Colonel Talal bin Abdul Mohsen bin Shalhoub, the security spokesman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior, confirmed today the success of the 2024 Hajj season’s security plans. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) these plans were implemented well in advance, following the directives of the wise leadership and under the continuous supervision of His Highness the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee. In an interview with Al-Arabiya today, Colonel Al-Shalhoub emphasized that the success of these security measures is a testament to the coordinated efforts between various security, military, and government agencies. These…
Author: Iqra Khan
The Peoples Bus Service in Nawabshah is scheduled to begin operations by the Sindh government, next week. Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Senior Minister for Transport, Information, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control in Sindh, made this announcement. Memon emphasized that Sukkur, Larkana, Hyderabad, Karachi, and Sukkur have previously had successful Peoples Bus Service operations.Additionally, he disclosed that two new routes would be added to the service in Karachi: a 36-kilometer route from Saadi Town to Merewether Tower and a route from Hawkes Bay to Merewether Town. Memon reported that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Faryal Talpur’s orders had resulted in an…
In an effort to increase traffic safety and adherence to rules, the government of Sindh has suggested a significant reform to the automobile registration laws. According to a statement released by Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon, the province would no longer permit cars to operate without a registration, terminating the current 60-day period for registration following purchase. Before a car leaves the showroom or enters the country, it must be registered, according the new regulation. This legislation, according to Memon, aims to put an end to the widespread practice of misusing “Applied For” number plates, which has allowed unregistered cars…
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) decided to cut gas prices by 10% for the upcoming fiscal year, however the federal government has chosen not to do so for all categories starting July 1, 2024. Nonetheless, a national daily stated that gas costs for captive power plants (CPPs) will rise by Rs. 250 per mmBtu to Rs. 3000 per mmBtu in accordance with IMF expectations. With this rate increase, the government hopes to raise between Rs. 110 and Rs. 115 billion, which will go toward paying down the circular debt. Sui gas companies have been directed by the…
A nationwide initiative has been launched by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to audit 437 dealers of urea and fertilizers regarding their income taxes.The FBR stated that the audit will guarantee that they pay the appropriate tax on their earnings. There have been 437 cases altogether that have received notices of audit. The current processes will soon come to an end.In addition to the aforementioned, the relevant Inland Revenue Field Formations have sent notices to all non-filers, FBR stated.
The Finance Bill 2024, which proposes a tax hike on the salaried class, was overwhelmingly rejected by the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue on Monday.The Senate has recommended 128 items to the National Assembly for inclusion in the Finance Bill 2024, including nine public sector development projects (PSDP) for the upcoming fiscal year, following its evaluation of the report provided by the apex finance committee. The budget recommendations were given by Saleem Mandviwalla, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. Out of the 128 proposals, 69 were related to the general budget for FY25; other recommendations included modifications…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, during a meeting here on Monday, reviewed the services provided to citizens through “Maryam Ki Dastak” mobile application. The CM directed to further improve services under the programme besides granting approval to extend their number. She directed to increasing the number of services in Lahore to 40, and then to 65 by August 2024. The CM was briefed by PITB Chairman on “Maryam Ki Dastak” program’s extension plan. He apprised that from 14 August, “Maryam Ki Dastak” services would start in every division. Services of Police, Revenue, Municipalities, Excise, TMA, Development Authorities and other…
Pakistan has called for keeping the U.N. Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) financially viable so as to enable the 31-member intergovernmental body meet the reconstruction and other needs of the countries emerging from conflict.“The peacebuilding architecture plays a critical role in the peace continuum,” Pakistani delegate Ansar Shah told a meeting on the commission’s 2025 Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture: “Through marshalling resources, advising on integrated strategies for post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery, focusing attention on reconstruction and institution-building, laying the foundation for sustainable development, helping develop best practices, and ensuring predictable financing, it makes a real difference on ground,” Shah, a first…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chairman Gates Foundation, Bill Gates on Monday visited National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC).Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lt. General Inam Haider Malik gave a comprehensive briefing about NDMA and NEOC encompassing the pre and post-disaster mechanisms that are in place to predict and cope any disaster including both natural catastrophes and human-induced incidents. Prime Minister and Chairman Gates Foundation visited different sections of the NEOC whereby experts briefed them about the operations of the organization.Chairman Gates Foundation appreciated the state of the art facilities at NEOC and underscored the importance of predictions of…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chair of Gates Foundation Bill Gates on Monday agreed to continue working together to not only eradicate polio, but to strengthen health systems across the provinces, and to ensure prosperity for all Pakistanis, especially women and girls. During a meeting at the PM House, the prime minister reiterated the firm commitment to eradicating polio as it remained the highest priority for the government and emphasized that all resources of the State shall be employed to provide security to our polio workers. “I will personally monitor national efforts until the crippling disease is wiped-out from…
