COVID-19 pandemic: ICCI for extension in last date for filing of tax returns

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Tuesday urged the government to extend the last date for filing of income tax returns 2021 at least for six months considering the difficulties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The chamber said it would facilitate the maximum number of eligible taxpayers to discharge this national obligation with ease […]

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PML-N lost image due to corruption charges: Shahbaz Gill

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill on Tuesday said that PML-N has lost the image at international level mainly due to massive corruption. PML-N lost the trust of workers as leaders were living in abroad, enjoying luxurious life and party workers facing challenges. Talking to a private news channel, he […]

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Five drown as van plunges into nullah in Gilgit

ISLAMABAD:Atleast five persons including women were drowned while other several got hurt when a van plunged into a seasonal nullah near Karakoram Highway in Gilgit on Tuesday. According to details, Rescue sources said that the deadly accident was occurred due to tyre burst of van when the unfortunate vehicle was en-route. The mishap claimed five […]

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SC expresses concern over 30000 vacant posts of minorities

ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over more than 30000 vacant posts of minorities in the government employment quota. A three-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed and comprising Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar heard the suo-moto case regarding the Rahim Yar Khan temple attack. On August […]

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Action against corruption in PML-N era road projects on cards: Fawad

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday announced action against those who were involved in corruption committed through the expensive road infrastructure projects executed during the previous tenure of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government. The decision to this effect was taken during the Federal Cabinet meeting which was chaired by Prime Minister […]

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China-Pakistan ties ‘unique and exemplary’: Amb. Munir Akram

Pakistan-China relationship of friendship, cooperation and mutual respect is “unique and exemplary.” Ambassador Munir Akram has said. Speaking at a virtual event marking China’s founding in 1949 and the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of it’s lawful seat at the UN, the Pakistani envoy said that Chinese all round progress was an “inspirational” example for […]

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China-Pakistan ties ‘unique and exemplary: Amb Munir Akram

Pakistan-China relationship of friendship, cooperation and mutual respect is “unique and exemplary”, Ambassador Munir Akram has said. Speaking at a virtual event marking China’s founding in 1949 and the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of it’s lawful seat at the UN, the Pakistani envoy said that Chinese all round progress was an “inspirational” example for […]

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Int’l day for Universal Access to Information observed

ISLAMABAD:Like other parts of the world, International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) was celebrated in Pakistan on Tuesday with theme “The Right to Know “Building Back Better with Access to Information”. The objective of day was to highlight and focus on the fact that the public’s need for reliable and accurate information has […]

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