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Amid all the economic challenges faced by the country, FBR has successfully surpassed the revenue target for the month of July-2023 and has even shown a robust 16.6% growth as compared to the corresponding month of last year. As against the set target of Rs. 534 Billion, net revenue of Rs. 538 Billion has been collected, despite issuance of refunds amounting to Rs. 49 Billion. Direct taxes continue to show a remarkable growth of 30% during the current month. Inland Revenue Taxes has shown a healthy growth of 18% as compared to last July and FBR team is optimistic with…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said over the last ten years, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had emerged as a bedrock of Pakistan’s socio-economic trajectory, helping to end crippling energy shortages, building high quality infrastructure, and promoting connectivity and integration not only within the country’s various regions but also with the neighbouring countries. The prime minister, in a post on his Twitter account, said, “I was greatly delighted to receive Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and the members of his delegation who came to Pakistan to join us in celebrating the Decade of CPEC. As a special envoy of President…
 President Dr Arif Alvi has called for enhanced Chinese investment in various sectors of Pakistanâs economy, particularly in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to further strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. He said that Pakistan was desirous of Chinese cooperation and support to strengthen its agriculture, Information Technology (IT), Transport, and Textile sectors. The President made these remarks while talking to the Special Representative of the Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the Vice-Premier of the State Council of China, Mr He Lifeng, who along with members of his delegation called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Welcoming the delegation, the President highlighted that…
A day after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an advisory warning airlines to not fly below FL 260 altitude while flying over Lahore and Karachi, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) Sunday rejected its claims and said that the country’s airspace is “completely safe” for all commercial flights. The CAA spokesperson said: “EASA has not informed Pakistan of any threat to European airlines.” His remarks came in response to yesterday’s EASA advisory that warned airlines of “violent non-state actor groups” in Pakistan that possessed anti-aviation weaponry. “There is a continued possible threat to civil aviation resulting in…
The two-day Pakistan Governance Forum 2023 (PGF), organized by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, has adopted a resolution calling for the immediate implementation of the Stable, Transparent, Agile, and Responsible (STAR) Governance system in the country. The resolution was adopted during the conclusion of the two-day PGF 2023 held in Islamabad, aiming to develop a roadmap for a stable, transparent, agile, and responsible governance system in the country. The forum saw participation from hundreds of prominent figures from across diverse sectors, political leaders, experts, and representatives from civil society, who highlighted crucial aspects of governance. PGF 2023…
British Council to further empower women and girls by bringing the English and Digital for Girlsâ Education (EDGE) programme in Pakistan.
The EDGE programme harnesses innovative education technology and community engagement, embraces peer-led learning and promotes gender equality and inclusion. EDGE has a proven track record of empowerment through English with existing programmes in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Enabled thanks to UNICEF, the British Councilâs EDGE programme is now positioned to engage women and girls across four districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Quetta district in the Baluchistan province. This exciting new phase for EDGE will enable adolescent girls and young women, within both the host populations and Afghan refugees, to develop English proficiency, digital skills, and a greater awareness…
The Pakistan Trade Facilitation Portal (PTFP) was launched on Tuesday at local hotel in Karachi. The PTFP is a one-stop solution for information related to exporting and importing products in Pakistan. It was developed by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom. The PTFP provides information on a wide range of topics, including customs regulations, import and export procedures, trade documentation and linkages with regulatory organisations The PTFP is also a platform for businesses to connect with each…
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kustafan on Wednesday said that Pakistan and Kazakhstan have potential of $1 billion of bilateral trade for which the communication and interaction between both sides is pivotal. The Ambassador said that Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) and other local business chambers can play an important role in increasing bilateral trade between Pakistan and Kazakhstan and in their cooperation with the business community of both sides. Yerzhan Kistafin said that 47% contribution to the economy of Kazakhstan is currently from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) which are growing day by day. He…
The Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives on Wednesday formally launched âNational Multisectoral Nutrition to Reduce Stunting & Other Forms of Malnutritionâ worth Rs. 8.5 billion under Pakistan Nutrition Initiatives (PANI). The formal launched was held at the Planning Ministry where Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal launched it. This multisectoral program is for 36 high burdened stunted, calamity hit and backward districts of the country which includes 12 from Baluchistan, 10 from Sindh, 5 from GB, AJ&K and Punjab 2 each. The objective of the program is to reduce stunting and other forms…
The much-awaited ICC World Cup 2023 was approaching, and one match, in particular, was stirring up immense excitement and tension among cricket fans worldwideâthe faceoff between arch-rivals India and Pakistan scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad on October 15. However, whispers of concern started to circulate when the BCCI received a piece of advice from security agencies. It appeared that the much-anticipated clash coincided with the first day of Navratri, a festival celebrated with immense fervor and mass participation across Gujarat, especially in Ahmedabad, where the match was to be held. The security agencies warned that hosting such a high-profile…