Better urban mobility initiatives in Capital imperative to cater bulging population, vehicles

ISLAMABAD:The experts at a webinar in connection with World Environment Day said the capital was going to embrace high-rise residential apartments that would bring thousands of vehicles at a time on the roads which needed to be addressed through better urban mobility initiatives.   The experts demanded a dedicated Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA) and robust […]

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Eastbay Expressway to help Gwadar port play role as hub for international logistics: Zhao Lijian

BEIJING:The newly inaugurated Eastbay Expressway project will help Gwadar port to play a better role as a hub for international logistics and boost the economic development in the region, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian Monday.   The other day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the inauguration ceremony of the Eastbay Expressway, a US$ […]

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Govt disburses Rs 12,629.23 mln for Interior’s Division projects in 11 months

ISLAMABAD:The government has disbursed a sum of Rs 12,629.23 million for various new and ongoing projects of the Interior Division under Pubic Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for year 2021-21 in last 11 months of the current fiscal year.   As per the data of Planning Commission, the government had allocated a sum of Rs 21,048.715 […]

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PCJCCI proposes implementation of Chinese taxation model

LAHORE:Pakistan’s tax system should be revised and improved, based upon growth instead of the regulatory pressures.  The administrative reforms are essential in the tax system and attention should be paid to re-designing of tax recovery system stated by Mr. Wang Zihai, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) during an online meeting […]

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Pakistan’s traditional truck art captivates Canadians

ISLAMABAD:The people in Canada were treated to a colourful display of Pakistan’s traditional truck art in downtown Ottawa where a wall on the main street was painted live by a team of artists from Pakistan.   On the occasion, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada Zaheer A. Janjua. Mayor of Ottawa Jim Watson, City Councillor Catherine […]

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SFJ calls upon Indian Sikh soldiers to abandon army; support Khalistan referendum

ISLAMABAD:Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has given a call to the Indian Sikh soldiers, ahead of 38th years of Operation Bluestar, to stop performing their duties and defending Indian borders.   The group also urged the Sikh soldiers to fully support the Khalistan referendum to liberate Punjab from the Indian occupation.   SFJ general counsel Gurpatwant […]

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