Gender Agenda high on government priority
Islamabad, September 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):A high-level meeting was chaired by the Minister Planning Development and Special Initiatives here in Islamabad on Saturday. Member Social Sector and Devolution presented the draft gender roadmap which proposed gender integration across all national policies, programs, offices and key management processes. The roadmap is designed to close the gender gap in education and employment, simultaneously empowering the young women to yield a substantive SDG dividend that can in turn catalyse the economic growth of Pakistan. The agenda of Gender Development and Equality has been taken up as a national priority by the current Government. The…
NEPRA’s Authority visits Wind Power Plants at Jhimpir, Thatta
Islamabad, September 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Chairman NEPRA, Mr. Tauseef H. Farooqi, Members of the Authority, Mr. Rafique Ahmad Shaikh and Engr. Maqsood Anwar Khan along with NEPRA CSR Consultant, Ms. Huma Zafar visited the Gul Ahmed, Master Wind Energy and Tricon Boston Wind Power Plants located in the wind corridor in Jhimpir, District Thatta, Sindh on 18.09.2021. The Purpose of the visit was to observe the level of performance and delivery of the wind power projects ensuring that along with the quality services, power also brings prosperity for the local underprivileged communities by providing them basic needs and employment opportunities. The…
NEPRA authority visits K-Electric facilities
Islamabad, September 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Chairman NEPRA, Mr. Tauseef H. Farooqi along-with Members of the Authority, Mr. Rafique Ahmad Shaikh and Engr. Maqsood Anwar Khan today visited various facilities of K-Electric (KE) to get appraised about KE’s multiple initiatives in respect of provision of uninterrupted power supply to the consumers and uplift of the marginalized segments of society in the KE service territory. The Authority visited the Distribution Network Academy and a fully automated “Distribution and SCADA Control Centre” wherein they were briefed and demonstrated about training and development of KE distribution employees, measures for controlling the Transmission and Distribution losses…
Corporate taxpayers to adopt digital mode of payment with effect from 1st November; FBR considering grant of grace period
Islamabad, September 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering allowing the corporate taxpayers a grace period of 40 days to switch over to the digital mode of payments w.e.f. November 1, 2021 under Tax Laws (3rd Amendment) Ordinance, 2021. This has been stated in a press release issued by FBR to clarify the relevant clauses of Tax Laws (3rd Amendment) Ordinance. The Federal Board of Revenue vide the Tax Laws (3rd Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, (the New Ordinance) has introduced significant changes to the Income Tax ordinance, 2001 with a view to documentation of the economy, capture the supply…
EVMs to help ensure fair, transparent elections: Farrukh
Islamabad, September 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) will help ensure fair and transparent elections. In a tweet on Monday, he said this system will ensure timely availability of form 45 and no vote will be rejected. The Minister of State said the opposition parties are opposing the use of technology in elections because the EVMs will put an end to rigging. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan Tel: +92-51-9103557 Email: info@moib.gov.pk…
Pakistan’s borders safe, secured: Interior Minister
Islamabad, September 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said the borders of Pakistan are safe and secured. Talking to the media persons in Islamabad on Monday, he categorically stated that Pakistan has neither established any 'Mohajir' camp nor has received new refugees from Afghanistan. The Interior Minister said Pakistan wants return of three million Afghan refugees to their homeland after the return of stability there. Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said Pakistan has helped evacuate sixteen thousand people including diplomats and representatives of IMF and the World Bank from Afghanistan. Responding to a question about the cancellation of visit by…
Glenn Beck lauds Prime Minister Imran’s efforts for safe evacuation of people from Afghanistan
Islamabad, September 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):American Radio Host and Television Producer Glenn Beck has applauded Prime Minister Imran Khan's efforts for safe evacuation of people from Afghanistan. In a series of tweets, he said they had reached out to several world leaders for help. The silence was shocking as was the outpouring help on a humanitarian basis. The Journalist said that it was Prime Minister Imran Khan who immediately responded to our requests and acted on his willingness to assist. Glenn Beck said that Prime Minister Imran Khan took the lead to save innocent lives irrespective of politics, race, religion or…
Security forces kill TTP terrorist commander in North Waziristan
Islamabad, September 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):A terrorist commander of TTP Safiullah has been killed during security forces' operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan. According to ISPR, Safiullah was involved in the killing of four women of an NGO and target killing of FWO engineers. He was also involved in planning and execution of Improvised Explosive Device attacks on Security Forces, extortion and kidnapping for ransom. The security forces also recovered huge cache of weapons and ammunition during the operation. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan…
Proposed PMDA bill to ensure job security of journalists: Farrukh
Islamabad, September 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said the proposed bill of Pakistan Media Development Authority will ensure the job security and future career of all working journalists. In a tweet, he said the government is committed to work for the betterment of journalist community. The Minister of state said the government will address all the reservations of the journalists before implementing the PMDA. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan Tel: +92-51-9103557 Email: info@moib.gov.pk Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk