At UN, Pakistan slams Hindutva; demands India allow burial of Geelani’s body in Srinagar’s ‘Cemetery of Martyrs’

Pakistan’s Ambassador to UN, Munir Akram, Tuesday called for confronting the fascist ideology of Hindutva, led by the RSS, the parent organization of India’s ruling BJP, that “most pervasively” purveys Xenophobia, violent nationalism and Islamophobia. He was speaking in a High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace, convened by the President of U.N. General Assembly, […]

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Dispute resolution council starts working in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have introduced Dispute Resolution Council with an aim to resolve non-cognisable offences and petty issues between parties. According to details, council comprises 21 volunteers who are well-reputed, respected, apolitical and uncontroversial individuals drawn from various sections of society including educationists, journalists, lawyers, businessmen, retired civil officers and persons belonging to NGOs. Following […]

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National Beach Throwball C’ship from Oct 15

ISLAMABAD: National Men and Women Beach Throwball Championship would kick off from October 15, in Karachi under the auspices of Pakistan Throwball Federation (PTF). According to Secretary General, Pakistan Throwball Federation, Maqbool Arian said all arrangements for the championship would be finalized in its organizing committee meeting to be held on September 20. He said […]

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SECP provides final opportunity to companies to file ‘Beneficial Ownership Declaration’

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Tuesday advised companies which have not yet submitted Beneficial Ownership Declaration on Form 45, to do so at the earliest, as the SECP would be concluding the ongoing adjudication proceedings. Every company is required by law to obtain information of its ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) and […]

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PM to launch such a programme which help change destiny of country: Dr Gill

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill Tuesday said the prime minister was going to inaugurate such a programme which would help change the destiny of country. In a tweet, he said the people would not only get justice but also help reduce burden on judiciary. It would also […]

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CDA to install 6 more tube wells in federal capital

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) Water Supply Directorate has issued tender for the installation of six new tube wells to improve water supply in the federal capital. The tube wells would be installed at various locations in New Blue Area and Farash Town as per the required conditions, said a news release on Tuesday. It […]

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COVID-19 positive students allowed to skip MDCAT exams

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) Tuesday said that COVID-19 positive students would be allowed to skip from the scheduled MDCAT exam dates on submitting test reports from the authorized laboratories. According to PMC, any student with tests COVID-19 positive and their scheduled examination date is within a 10 day period from the date of their […]

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FBR to complete licensing of IT service provider soon

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued rules for licensing of IT Service Providers, rendering IT services to retailers undergoing integration with FBR vide SRO 1063 (I)/2021 dated 24th August, 2021. The operationalization of licensing regime might take some time to complete the licensing process, said a press release issued by FBR here on […]

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