Pak-Turkey bilateral trade set to achieve new milestones after recording $1.1 bn last  year: FPCCI President

KARACHI:Pak-Turkey bilateral trade volume is set to climb to new heights as it has reclaimed the lost ground successively. It surpassed $1.1 billion over the last one year after a decade-long hiatus.   This was stated by President FPCCI, Irfan Iqbal Sheikh in a meeting with Karachi based Turkish diplomats who visited the Federation House […]

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FM condoles with UAE President on demise of Sheikh Khalifa

ABU DHABI::Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zaradri on Monday offered condolences to the newly-elected President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Al-Nahyan family, the leadership and people of UAE, on the demise of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of UAE.   He also offered condolences to other members of the Royal family and prayed […]

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Sami Ibrahim Case: IHC disposes of petition against possible action by FIA

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday disposed of a petition against possible action of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against the TV anchor Sami Ibrahim.   Chief Justice of IHC Athar Minallah heard the case filed by the mother of Sami Ibrahim, who asked the court to direct the FIA that it does not act […]

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Govt strives to create business conducive environment: Marriyum Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said the government was striving to create a business-friendly environment for strengthening the national economy.   “Provision of business conducive environment is among the top priorities of the government,” she remarked during a meeting with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce’s delegation led by President Nadeem Rauf. […]

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Advocate general Punjab again stopped from work

LAHORE:Punjab Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department on Monday again stopped Advocate General Punjab (AGP) Ahmad Awais from appearing in courts on behalf of the provincial government.   In a letter written to the AGP, the department asked the AGP to stop appearing in the courts on behalf of the provincial government, adding that he continued […]

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LHC grants bail to Asif Hashmi in record tampering case

LAHORE:The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday granted bail to Asif Hashmi, former Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) chairman, in a record tampering case.   Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi passed the orders while hearing a post-arrest bail petition filed by Asif Hashmi.   The petitioner’s counsel argued before the court that the Federal Investigation […]

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Tanveer visits VVIP block of Jammu Kashmir House; dismays over substandard construction

MIRPUR ( AJK ): Azad Jammu & Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan Monday paid a surprise visit to the newly constructed VVIP block at Jammu Kashmir House in the federal metropolis.   He expressed his anguish over the use of sub-standard building material in construction and ordered third party investigation to bring real […]

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