FTO acting as public relief-oriented institution

LAHORE:Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah said that his office was providing full services to masses as a public relief-oriented institution.   The FTO was speaking at the meeting of Advisory Committee (Central) of Federal Tax Ombudsman here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI). LCCI Senior Vice President Mian Rehman Aziz […]

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Shireen Mazari arrested in land encroachment case

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Shireen Mazari was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Department Punjab, Islamabad Police said on Saturday.   A team of the Anti-Corruption Establishment and Dera Ghazi Khan Police took her into custody in a joint operation in the Federal Capital, the police added.   According to a police source, Shireen Mazari, former […]

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72 shopkeepers arrested in crackdown against profiteers

PESHAWAR:District Administration Peshawar has arrested 72 shopkeepers during a day and mid-night operation against profiteers, said a press release issued here on Saturday.   On the directives of the Commissioner Peshawar Division, Riaz Khan Mehsud and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar, Shafiullah Khan, the officers of district administration carried out inspection of bazaars in Faqirabad, Zaryab […]

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Police launches crackdown against motorists using LEDs, high beam lights

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) launched a massive drive against vehicles which were installed with high beam lights and Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) during drive.   The decision was taken to ensure safe road commuting in the city and to avoid accidents, said acting  Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Majid Iqbal in a news release on Saturday.   […]

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ACS south for crackdown against profiteers, hoarders

MULTAN:Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) South Punjab and Commissioner Multan Division, Saqib Zafar,  ordered crackdown against profiteers and hoarders.   He directed to mobilize all Price Magistrates of Multan Division to take  strict action against those who were involved in overcharging.   He issued these instructions while presiding over meeting regarding price control here on Saturday. […]

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Pashto-China song to celebrate 71st anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic relations

PESHAWAR:On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic relations, the people Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have sent a friendship message in the form of a song   to their Chinese brothers and sisters to further strengthen the ties.   The song prepared in Pashto language by China Window, a Chinese Cultural Center based in Peshawar, […]

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SECP releases Annual Report for FY 2020-21

ISLAMABAD:The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released its annual report for the fiscal year 2020-21.   The report covers the reforms undertaken with the objectives to ensure effective enforcement, improve access to finance, encourage capital formation, simplify regulatory processes and reduce costs of doing business, said a press release issued here.   […]

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Furniture export witnesses 89.34pc increase during last 10 months

ISLAMABAD:Furniture exports during the first ten months of fiscal year of 2021-22 grew up by 89.34 percent as compared to the exports of the commodity during the corresponding period of last year.   During the period from July-April 2021-22, Furniture worth US $8,072 were exported as compared to the exports of US $ 4,263 during […]

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