Image shows human rights activists and civil society members participating in minority right march on August 11, 2023. — Reuters President says govt committed to protect rights of minorities. Minorities are “vital” part of Pakistan’s social fabric, says ISPR. Govt trying to eliminate discrimination against minorities: Naqvi. As Pakistan observes Minorities’ Day today, President Asif … Read more
LAHORE: The Vice President and Regional Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Zaki Aijaz, expressed the nation’s anticipation of the task force on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Pakistan’s Power Sector Reforms to hold the 40 IPPs accountable and provide much-needed relief to the public. In a statement released … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) meets Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah during his day-long visit to Karachi on August 9, 2024. — Sindh CM House PM briefed on federal govt’s projects during day-long visit. Govt working to get KCR in CPEC-priority project, PM tells CM. PM, CM discuss issue of the growing cost of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has expressed concerns over several clauses in the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Mubarak Sani case, calling on the apex court’s judges to review their decision. In a statement issued by the CII on Thursday, the council, under the chairmanship of Dr Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi, highlighted … Read more
The Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA) has urged the Pakistani government to gradually eliminate the 15% Advance Income Tax (AIT or withholding tax) on essential telecoms services and the 19.5% sales tax on mobile services, which creates additional barriers to digital inclusion for low-income households. In its latest report titled, “Realising Pakistan’s Aspiration … Read more
LAHORE: In response to recent media reports on sugar price hikes beyond the Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) benchmark, the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Punjab Zone) (PSMA-PZ) has issued a clarification. A spokesperson for PSMA stated that ex-mill sugar prices have remained within the government’s declared limit of Rs.140 per kg. This limit was established during … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urgently called for additional interest rate reductions to alleviate borrowing costs and stimulate economic growth. The association’s plea comes as recent inflation data for July reveals a year-on-year (YoY) inflation rate of 11.8%, despite a recent monthly increase in prices, which has pushed real interest rates … Read more
This photo shows PM Shehbaz Sharif addressing the nation via televised speech in this undated photo. — APP “Granting rights to Kashmir, Palestine only way to maintain peace”. Vows Pakistan’s continued, extended support to Kashmir cause. Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemns Israeli barbarism in Palestine. Emphasising that granting due rights to the people of Kashmir is … Read more