Hajj training sessions for intending pilgrims continue: Aftab Durrani

ISLAMABAD:Additional Secretary (Incharge), Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Dr Aftab Akbar Durrani Wednesday said information technology-based training sessions for the successful Hajj applicants continued at Haji camps.   As the inaugural Hajj flight would depart from Islamabad on June 6, the government was making all-out efforts to provide complete Hajj-related training and facilities […]

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Saudi ambassador calls on finance minister; matters of economic cooperation discussed

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail highlighted the long-standing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in areas of agriculture, energy, refinery, IT and trade.   He said this while in a called on meeting with Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, said a press release issued here.   […]

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E-challan system started without required legal framework: LHC

LAHORE:The Lahore High Court on Wednesday held that e-ticket system was started without proper home work and required legal framework.   The court directed the Punjab chief secretary to bring this lapse to the notice of the chief minister who should take immediate steps to rectify the situation.   Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh passed the […]

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Efficient tax collection system, exports expansion crucial to boost economy: Speakers

ISLAMABAD:Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday were unanimous in their views that expanding exports and improvement in the system of tax collection were the pre-requisites for boosting the national economy.   The seminar titled “Towards Economic Independence” was organized by the Information Service Academy (ISA) as part of academic activities of Information Group trainee officers. […]

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HMC anti encroachment team remove encroachments from Latifabad, city areas

HYDERABAD:The anti encroachment team of Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (HMC) continued operation against the squatters here Wednesday in compliance with Sindh High Court’s order.   The HMC’s spokesman informed that the soft encroachment was removed from parts of City and Latifabad taluka during the drive.   According to him, the team removed cabins, carts, chairs, tables […]

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LHC adjourns hearing of petitions against election of Hamza Shehbaz till June 6

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday adjourned hearing of the petitions against the election of Hamza Shehbaz as chief executive of the province till June 6.   LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti heard the petitions filed by Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, MPAs of Pakistan Tehreejk-e-Insaf (PTI) and others.   Barrister […]

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Govt focused on facilitating Qatari investors: Miftah

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Wednesday said that Pakistan has a long-standing relationships with Qatar as present government was focused on facilitating the Qatari investors and businessmen regarding potential investment avenues in Pakistan.   Miftah Ismail expressed these views before the Ambassador of the State of Qatar in Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin […]

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