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Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has reiterated government's commitment to expanding the tax base and addressing energy sector issues for a robust economy.She was speaking at a meeting with members of Pakistan Business Council in Karachi today.The Minister stressed upon significance of enhancing governance and accountability in the State Owned…

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated 3rd Ningxia International Friendship Citizen Forum in the capital Yinchuan of the province of Ningxia China.The Caretaker CM got the distinction of becoming the 1st Pakistani Chief Minister to inaugurate the Ningxia International Friendship Forum.CM Mohsin Naqvi was given a warm reception on…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi left for a five-day visit to China.Caretaker Provincial Ministers SM Tanveer, Amir Mir, Syed Azfar Ali Nasir, Ibrahim Hassan Murad and Chief Secretary Punjab and Finance Secretary also accompanied him.During the visit, caretaker Punjab Chief Minister will meet with Chinese business community, industrialist and…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says Election Commission of Pakistan being a mandated body will decide about definite timeline for general elections.In an interview with a private news channel, he said parliament passed the law in this regard that was also asented by the President.The Prime Minister said the government…

The International Day of Democracy was observed across the world on Friday.Theme for the day this year is: "Empowering the next generation" and the main focus is on young people’s essential role in advancing democracy.Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reiterated resolve to further strengthen bilateral relations in diverse sectors.The understanding came between Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed and Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday.During meeting both sides discussed various avenues of…

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Shamshad Akhtar has reiterated the government’s commitment to resolving structural issues.Speaking at the roundtable conference on “Journey to an Insured Pakistan”, organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), she highlighted the importance of reducing the fiscal deficit, strengthening forex reserves,…

Turkish Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Paçaci called on Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, and Privatization Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, in Islamabad today.Both sides discussed various avenues for strengthening economic ties and shared mutual commitment to fostering closer relations between the two nations.Source: Radio Pakistan

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has announced a new easy visa regime for foreign businessmen desiring to visit Pakistan.In a statement after the fifth meeting of the Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council, he said the foreign businessmen who want to visit Pakistan would be issued easy visas on…

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani Saturday said Pakistan is hopeful that Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman will visit Pakistan but added that no dates of a potential visit have been finalized as of now.In an interview with Aaj TV, the foreign minister said that the…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the father of senior journalist Imdad Somroo.Commiserating with the bereaved family, the Information Minister prayed for the highest rank of departed soul in heaven.Source: Radio Pakistan

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has assured all legislative and administrative support to newly established Gilgit Baltistan Assembly.The assurance came during his meeting with Speaker GB Assembly Nazir Ahmed, who called on him in Islamabad.The NA Speaker said supporting staff and members of the GB Assembly would be provided…