Islamabad, JULY25: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed matters related to Pakistan-UNHCR cooperation with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi in a telephonic conversation on Thursday. The recent attacks and violent demonstrations (by Afghani diaspora) against Pakistan’s Diplomatic Missions in Frankfurt, London and Brussels also came under discussion. The High Commissioner appreciated Pakistan’s traditional hospitality towards Afghan refugees, in particular the recent decision by the Government of Pakistan to extend the validity of PoR cards. DPM and the high commissioner agreed to continue to work together to advance Pakistan-UNHCR cooperation and find lasting…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, JULY25: Vienna Heights is drawing a lot of interest from financiers since Vienna Developers, a respected company, is supporting it. This prestigious company, well-known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and prompt delivery, has a strong track record in Multan. Vienna Heights is distinguished by its opulent facilities, contemporary architecture, and prime position on Ahmed Road close to Buch Villas. The area’s retail establishments and apartment values have significantly increased due to this prominent location, making it a great place to invest. What Attracts Investors to Vienna Heights? Potential buyers have a variety of alternatives in Vienna Heights. While…
Islamabad, JULY25: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) administration has been given six months by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) to resolve the housing schemes on agricultural land in Charsadda and the industrial development in Swabi. Details reveal that seven such petitions from Swabi and Charsadda locals were heard by a bench presided over by Justices Ijaz Anwar and Syed Arshad Ali. The chief secretary was given an order by the court to call a high-level conference with senior authorities, which included the director general of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the secretaries of the departments of agriculture, food, and industry, and…
Islamabad, JULY25: New monthly tax rates for stores in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and other cities have been created in accordance with the modified Tajir Dost Special Procedure, 2024 published by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The monthly fixed tax rates for stores in these cities are as follows: 1. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan Jinnah Super (F-7): 60,000 PKR Super Market, Ground Floor, Sector F-6: PKR 60,000 Super Market (Other Floors), Sector F-6: PKR 30,000 Ground Floor Melody Market: PKR 60,000 Melody Market: PKR 45,000 (Backside Shops) Sector H, G and SectoPKRA, B, C Bahria Enclave: PKR 60,000 2.…
Islamabad, JULY25: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has created an investigation wing and implemented a new definition of “tax fraud” in an effort to combat tax evasion more successfully. According to specifics, purposeful understatement or underpayment of tax duties as well as exaggerated claims for tax credits or refunds are included in the revised definition of “tax fraud.” This new structure aims to stop things like filing fake returns and hiding truthful facts. However, the FBR established the Inland Revenue Tax Fraud Investigation Wing. The detection, analysis, investigation, and prevention of tax fraud will be the main objectives of…
Islamabad, JULY25: ISSI- BNU International Conference on “Strengthening Pakistan-U.S. Relations” featured keynote address by H.E. Donald Blome, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan. The conference was attended by a large number of diplomats, practitioners, and academics, showcasing significant interest and engagement.Following the inaugural session, two separate panel discussions took place. These discussions focused on key drivers of Pakistan-U.S. ties; addressed contemporary challenges in the bilateral, regional, and global contexts; and identified opportunities for mutually beneficial relations, economic partnership, security cooperation, and regional dynamics. The first session, chaired by Ambassador Tehmina Janjua, Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, focused on Pakistan-U.S. bilateral relations. Ambassador…
Islamabad, JULY25: Members of the National and Provincial Assemblies from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Thursday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the PM House. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Eng. Ameer Muqam, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, and other high-ranking officials. In the meeting, the prime minister assured the lawmakers that the development of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly the merged districts, was the top priority of the government.He said the PMN-N government had always prioritized worked for the development of the merged districts. Assuring the…
Islamabad, JULY25: The speakers at a result validation workshop on humanitarian partnership landscape in Pakistan on Thursday underscored the need to harness the potential of international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) to strengthen local leadership at all community level for improved disaster response. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in collaboration with Oxfam Pakistan organised a one-day result validation workshop on the report titled “How has the Humanitarian Partnership Landscape Change in the Light of the Grand Bargain and Charter for Change (C4C) in Pakistan. Dr Shafqat Munir said the country’s recurrent phenomenon of extreme weather events have exposed the vulnerabilities of…
Islamabad, JULY25: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has installed a new flood warning system at Katarian bridge with the self contribution of the PMD staff. According to the press release, burglars broke into the PMD automatic water level gauging station in Rawalpindi, stealing essential equipment used for monitoring floods.The incident occurred near the Katarian bridge after midnight on July 18, with the last automatic SMS received at 12:47am. According to the FIR lodged by Usman Shahzad, an electronic engineer at the PMD, the stolen items included batteries, a full assembly for float sensors, Arduino boards, GSM boards with mobile SIMS, a…
Islamabad, JULY25: The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) celebrated its 20th convocation on Thursday, awarding degrees to over 9,800 students from various departments. During the ceremony, 49 outstanding students received gold medals in recognition of their exceptional achievements. According to a press release issued by the Public Relations Department of the university, degrees were awarded to 1,500 on-campus students and 8,220 students from affiliated colleges and private institutions. The convocation also saw the conferment of 45 doctorates and 96 MS/MPhil degrees. President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry addressed the ceremony, which was held at the newly constructed King Abdullah…
