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ECC approves import of additional wheat

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ISLAMABAD-The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday has approved the import of additional wheat to buffer up stocks till the arrival of fresh crop. The ECC meeting, which was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, discussed […]

FBR urged to revise mandatory filing of taxpayers’ profiles

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ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to revise its policy for mandatory update of taxpayers’ profiles as it has created additional difficulties the business community. They said that it was discouraging the potential taxpayers from […]

European leaders voice shock, concern over events in US

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Leaders of US allies throughout Europe and the EU and NATO blocs reacted with shock and dismay to news of a mob storming the US Capitol, with supporters of US President Donald Trump protesting congressional certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral victory. “Shocking scenes in […]

Trump officials resign after rioters storm Capitol

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Several officials from President Donald Trump’s administration resigned late Wednesday after the storming of the US Capitol by his supporters.   The first to step down was Stephanie Grisham, the former White House press secretary and current chief of staff for first lady Melania Trump. […]

London judge denies bail to WikiLeaks founder Assange

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London-WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will have to remain in custody, pending a US appeal that blocked his extradition to face charges for leaking secret documents, a judge ruled on Wednesday. Judge Vanessa Baraitser told Westminster Magistrates Court: “I am satisfied that there are substantial grounds for believing […]

Shahbaz Gill terms metrobus bidding process dubious

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LAHORE – Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill Wednesday termed the bidding process of the Metrobus as dubious alleging that it was not transparent and it caused huge financial loss to the national ex-chequer. Addressing a Press conference alongside PTI […]

Sanjrani starts consultations on open ballot for Senate polls

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ISLAMABAD – Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has started consultations with the relevant stakeholders to give Upper House’s response to the Supreme Court on presidential reference seeking an opinion on ‘open ballot’ for the Senate elections. Attorney General (AG) Khalid Jawed Khan on Wednesday called […]

Pb govt not serious in conducting LB polls: ECP

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ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday said that apparently the Punjab government was not serious in conducting the local government elections in the province. Showing annoyance over the failure of the Punjab govt to provide dates for the upcoming LG elections in the […]

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