Lahore:Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Muhammad Aslam Tareen has said that, in view of prevalent threat of terrorism and effective action against criminal elements, it is the need of the hour to keep high the morale of the police force. CCPO directed Lahore Police to ensure comprehensive strategy for maintenance ... Read More »
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LAHORE:Minister Labour Punjab Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi has said that labour department is spending Rs. 4.1 billion for the provision of state of the art health care facilities to the labourers and their families. He said that labour department is working on a scheme regarding provision of medical facilities for retired ... Read More »
PFUJ calls for countrywide protests
Islamabad:Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has called for countrywide protests on Friday May 25, 2012 against target killing of journalists in the country, massive retrenchments in various media organisations and non-payment of salaries. On the call of the PFUJ, its affiliates throughout the country would take out protest rallies ... Read More »
FBR ATTACHES MOBILINK ACCOUNTS
Islamabad:Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd (Mobilink) owed Rs. 8.6 billion to the exchequer on account of mis-declaration of Sales Tax and FED. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal recently upheld the decision of LTU, Islamabad and confirmed the payable tax amount of 8.6 billion rupees. On receiving the decision of the Tribunal, ... Read More »
We are ready for floods:DGPDMA Mujahid Sherdil
LAHORE:Director General Provincial Disaster & Management Authority Mujahid Sherdil has said that arrangements have been finalized for coping with any emergency situation arising from floods in the province and seven cities have been directly linked with civilian wireless system for acquiring latest information. He said that fortification of all spurs ... Read More »
Hamza Shahbaz ready for his fourth marriage ?
London:Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif son MNA Hamza Shahbaz is ready for his 4th marriage to a US based Pakistani family’s daughter Miss Rabia who is a doctor by profession. Sources confided with the condition of anonymity that Hamza Shahbaz is going to make another marriage and second time his father Shahbaz ... Read More »
Lady health workers promoted health awareness:Minister Labour Punjab Haji Ehsaan
Multan: Minister Labour Punjab Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi has said that government is promoting public health and preventive programmes besides up-grading of health facilities for which the community participation and the role of Lady Health Workers is very vital. He said that the MMR in LHWs covered area is 147/100,000 live ... Read More »
FBR gives extension in warehousing period
Islamabad:The Federal Board of Revenue has provided relief to the business community by extending the warehousing period and waiving off the penal surcharge on overstayed goods, lying un-cleared in the Customs Bonded warehouses. This measure has been taken to facilitate the trade and industry and commercial importers who have not ... Read More »
NAB, KSE move against dishonest brokers termed eyewash
Islamabad:The Pakistan Economy Watch on Tuesday expressed scepticism about deal between National Accountability Bureau and Karachi Stock Exchange to bring rogue brokers to book. This is a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal unpleasant reality and gain popularity, it said. The stock market crashes from 2000 to 2008 were engineered in ... Read More »