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August 2, 2023

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FBR Setting a Promising Tone for Financial Year 2023-24

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...
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August 1, 2023

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CPEC Symbol of Prosperity, Shared Development: PM

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 Xi...
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July 31, 2023

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President calls for enhanced Chinese investment in SEZs

President Dr Arif Alvi has called for enhanced Chinese investment in various sectors of Pakistan’s 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 Pakistan and...
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July 31, 2023

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Pakistan Rejects EU agency's Warning to Flights

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 a high risk...
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July 28, 2023

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PGF 2023 Adopts Resolution for Implementation of STAR

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 committed to upholding...
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July 27, 2023

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British Council to further empower women and girls by bringing the English and Digital for Girls’ Education…

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 Council’s 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 of social...
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