Sindh Cabinet urges NAB to remit Rs1.59 billion recovered under VR scheme
Karachi, August 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Sindh Cabinet has urged National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to remit Rs1.59 billion to Sindh government which it had deducted at source 25 percent of the total recovery it had made through Voluntary Return scheme during the last 11 years. This emerged in the meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah here at the CM House on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by chief secretary Mumtaz Shah, all provincial ministers, advisors to CM, special assistants and concerned secretaries. The meeting was told that Supreme Court in Suo-Moto Case No. 17…
COVID-19 claims 40 more patients, infects 2,174 others
Karachi, August 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):As many as 40 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 6,275 and 2,174 new cases emerged when 26,891 tests were conducted. This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in a statement issued here on Tuesday. He added that 40 more patients of COVID-19 lost their lives lifting the death toll to 6,275 that constituted 1.6 percent death rate. Mr. Shah said that 26,891 samples were tested which detected 2,174 cases that constituted 8 percent current detection rate. He added that so far 5,189,244 tests have been conducted…
Inauguration of Pakistan’s First Ship Lift and Transfer System at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Limited
Karachi, August 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):A 7300-ton capacity Ship Lift and Transfer System was inaugurated on 10th August, 2021, at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS and EW). Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi was also present at the occasion. The contract of the Ship Lift and Transfer System was signed under the auspices of Ministry of Defense Production with the funding provided by Planning Commission of Pakistan, as a PSDP project. The Ship Lift and Transfer System will provide docking and repair facilities…
Workers’ Remittances in July 2021
Karachi, August 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):With inflows of $2.71 billion in July 2021, workers' remittances continued their strong trend, remaining above $2.0 billion for the 14th consecutive month. This is the second-highest ever level of remittances reported in the month of July. In terms of growth, remittances increased by 0.7 percent over previous month and showed a decline by 2.1 percent over the same month last year. This marginal y/y decline was largely on account of Eid-ul-Adha, which resulted in fewer working days this July compared to last year. Remittance inflows during July 2021 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($641…
NAB committed to nab big fish and logical conclusion of mega corruption cases
Islamabad, August 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):Honourable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB chaired a meeting to review overall performance of NAB since its inception at NAB Headquarters. Hussain Asghar, Deputy Chairman NAB, Syed Ashar Haider, Prosecutor General Accountability, (PGA) Zahir Shah, DG Operations NAB, and other senior officers of NAB attended the meeting. During the meeting, it was informed by DG Operations that NAB had received 496,460 complaints since its inception, out of which 487,124 complaints were disposed of. NAB has authorized 16,093 Complaint Verification (CVs), while 15,378 Complaint Verification were completed. NAB has authorized 10,241 inquiries, out of which 9,275…
PTA authorizes Lucky Motor Corporation to manufacture Samsung mobile devices
Islamabad, August 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):In accordance with Mobile Device Manufacturing (MDM) Regulations 2021, PTA has issued MDM authorization to Lucky Motor Corporation Limited for manufacturing of Samsung brand mobile devices. The company had applied for authorization to setup mobile device manufacturing plant in Karachi, Pakistan where it will manufacture Samsung brand mobile devices. The authorization to manufacture Samsung Mobile devices in Pakistan is a landmark achievement and will further revolutionize the vibrant mobile manufacturing ecosystem in the country by ensuring presence of major local and foreign players in the market. This is possible only due to the conducive policies of…
General Hulusi Akar (Retired), Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff
Rawalpindi, August 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):General Hulusi Akar (Retired), Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation between both the countries and overall regional security situation especially Afghan Peace Process were discussed. Both reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations including efforts for peace and stability in the region. The visiting dignitary reaffirmed Turkey's full support to Pakistan's stance on regional and international issues. For more information, contact: Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Hilal…
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan calls on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff at GHQ
Rawalpindi, August 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):His Excellency Mr. Nong Rong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, defence collaboration, progress on CPEC and regional security were discussed in detail. Visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's sincere efforts for peace and stability in the region. He reiterated that China shall continue to support Pakistan as a strategic partner. For more information, contact: Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Hilal Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Tel: +92-51-9271605 Fax: +92-51-9271601 Email: ispr@ispr.gov.pk Website: www.ispr.gov.pk
Meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Division held
Islamabad, August 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Division was held under the chairmanship of Senator Rana Maqbool at the Parliament House on Tuesday. The Chair welcomed the participants and observed that NEPRA and OGRA had shown some progress after repetitive instructions from the Senate Standing Committee to address the problems of overbilling and overpricing on electricity and petrol. At the outset of the meeting, a detailed briefing from the secretary FPSC on the working and performance of the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) was received by the committee. While taking a briefing on the…