PM Shehbaz takes radical decision to boost exports
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to immediately abolish the Export Development Surcharge imposed on domestic exports.
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Economic growth hinges on industrial development: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that national economic growth, jobs crea-tion and increased income are not possible without industrial development in the country.
Afghan-backed TTP serious threat to Pak security: UNSC panel
NEW YORK – The head of the UN Security Council’s Daesh and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee has backed Pakistan’s position that Afghan territory is being used to stage terrorist attacks in the country, warning that the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) poses a serious threat to the regional security.
Faisal Rathore new AJK PM as assembly votes out Ch Anwar
MUZAFFARABAD – The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Assembly on Monday voted to remove Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq from his post, replacing him with Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Raja Faisal Rathore.
PM orders FBR to prevent tax evasion
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the positive trends due to tariff reforms and the government’s steps to modernize and improve the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) transparently were solid evidence of the correctness of the measures.
Field Marshal Munir’s five-year tenure as CDF to start after new notification
Post of CJCSC to be substituted with Commander of National Strategic Command position FCC established under 27th Amendment Law minister says current CJP to retain position till retirement Senate, NA approve tweaks in 27th constitutional amendment with two-thirds majority.
12 martyred, 36 injured in Islamabad suicide blast
Several lawyers, policemen among victims Head of suicide bomber found at crime scene Bomber detonated explosives near main gate of Islamabad district courts Any local or foreigner involved in blast will not be spared, warns Interior Minister.
Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to deepen partnership
BAKU – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held a wide-ranging meeting with President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev here at the Presidential Palace flanked by Chief of the Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
Israeli strike kills one in Gaza as sides trade blame for truce violations
JERUSALEM/CAIRO – An Israeli airstrike killed a Palestinian man in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, health authorities said, as Israel and Hamas traded blame for violations of the tenuous truce that has mostly halted two years of war.
Punjab extends Section 144 for seven more days across the province
LAHORE – The government of Punjab has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days, until November 8 (Saturday), in view of security concerns and to maintain public order.