APHC, others urge UN to force India to end modern-day slavery in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD:The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and other leaders and organizations have strongly condemned the reign of terror unleashed by Indian troops in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The APHC in a statement issued in connection with the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, today, called upon the United Nations to […]

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Tarin for reducing import of unnecessary luxury item

ISLAMABAD:Advisor to the Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Thursday advised the concerned authorities to take effective policy measures to reduce unnecessary imports of luxury items. The adviser made these remarks while presiding over a meeting to review the balance of trade at Finance Division, said a press statement issued by the finance ministry here. […]

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ADB confirms Pakistan’s inclusion into Energy Transition Mechanism: Amin

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Thursday thanked President, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masatsugu Asakawa for confirming Pakistan’s inclusion into its first-ever Energy Transition Mechanism aimed to support energy mix conversion over clean renewable solutions. In a tweet on his official Twitter handle, the SAPM wrote, “Thx to […]

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FTO receives 636 complaints against FBR officials in two months

ISLAMABAD:Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), Dr Asif Mahmood Jah informed on Thursday that the office received 636 complaints of public against the maladministration of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials during past two months. Out of the total 360 complaints were either accepted or recommendation were made to FBR for redressal of the complaints. During […]

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FGEHA introduce digital system for transfer of plots

ISLAMABAD:In a step towards digitization, Federal Government Employees Housing Authority has developed a digital system for transfer of plots. The Information and Technology Wing of the FGEHA introduced the system for providing better services to the allottees and residents of the FGEHA, a news release said. The allottees would receive a SMS and photo after […]

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PM for effective media strategy to highlight government’s welfare initiatives

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed formulation of an effective media communication strategy to highlight various government initiatives for the welfare of the people. The prime minister stated this in a meeting with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, the PM Office said. Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab for Information Hassan […]

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China’s benchmark interbank gold prices lower Thursday

BEIJING: China’s benchmark prices for spot interbank gold transactions were lower Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The benchmark price for gold of 99.95 percent pure or above stood at 366.85 yuan (about 57.57 U.S. dollars) per gram, down 1.77 yuan from the previous trading day, and that for gold of 99.99 […]

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