For the betterment of infrastructure development work is going on in different schemes of Karachi city through ADP funds
Karachi, November 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):For the betterment of infrastructure development work is going on in different schemes of Karachi city through ADP funds. In all the schemes, resources are being used to make it possible to complete the development work before the as soon as possible. The concerned officers should accelerate the pace of ongoing development works in the city. This was said by Member Finance KDA Syed Shujaat Hussain while presiding over a meeting of senior officials related to development schemes under ADP in the conference room at Civic Center on the special instructions of DG KDA Syed Muhammad…
24th meeting of Board of Directors of PSQCA
Karachi, November 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):The 24th Board of Directors meeting of PSQCA was held at PSQCA Complex Gulistan Johar Karachi under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Science and Technology Agha Hassan Baloch. The meeting highlighted the need for the institution to play an important role in economic and socio-economic development The utility of which not only protects the rights of the consumer but also fulfills the responsibility of maintaining the internal and external reputation of the products manufactured in Pakistan with respect to Made in Pakistan while monitoring the interests of the economic stakeholders in the development of a…
A team from prime minister’s office reviewed the progress on prime minister’s strategic roadmap initiative
Islamabad, November 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):A team from Prime Minister’s office reviewed the progress on Prime Minister’s Strategic Roadmap Initiative which focuses on service delivery in key ministries. The team, which included Sir Michael Barber, an international expert in governance reform, expressed satisfaction on progress made by FBR. Chairman FBR, Mr. Asim Ahmad apprised Sir Michael Barber, that FBR is achieving its revenue targets. Member Inland Revenue Operations, Mr. Amjad Zubair Tiwana briefed the team on the flagship initiatives for use of technology in monitoring business activities including Track and Trace System and Point of Sale Integration. Member Administration Mr. Faiz…
Ambassador of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki calling on Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani at Parliament House Islamabad
Islamabad, November 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have expressed the desire to further strengthen long-standing fraternal ties which are based on common religion, shared values and culture. This was discussed at a meeting between Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Mr Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, at Parliament House, today. Talking to the envoy, the Chairman said that Pakistan accorded utmost importance to its ties with KSA which had always supported Pakistan in difficult times, adding that both countries enjoyed significant convergence on a number of regional and…
Senator Mian Raza Rabbani Presided over meeting of the Senate Functional Committee on Delegated Legislation at the Parliament House
Islamabad, November 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Senate Functional Committee on Delegated Legislation on Tuesday has recommended the Ministry to upload the proposed rules and by laws on the official website of the law ministry and concerned Ministry. The Senate Functional Committee on Delegated Legislation met on Tuesday under the Chairmanship of Senator Mian Raza Rabbani here at the Parliament House and confirmed the minutes of the last meeting with the directions that while continuing the notification already being published in terms of new laws and rules, it is recommended that these rules must also be provided in access to the relevant…
Zonal Sighting Crescent Committees should be established in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan too: Majlis Qaima
Islamabad, November 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Zonal Sighting of the Crescent Committees should be established in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and websites containing distorted versions of the Holy Quran and content against the end of Prophethood and Honorable Prophethood should be blocked. These instructions were given by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in its meeting. The meeting of Majlis Qaima was held under the chairmanship of Chairman of Majlis Qaima and Member National Assembly Honorable Syed Imran Ahmed Shah. Majlis-e-Qaima was informed that there is a central Sighting Crescent Committee across the country while zonal…
Finance Minister reiterates Govt’s strong commitment to bring macroeconomic stability in country
Islamabad, November 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated the government's strong commitment to bring macroeconomic stability in the country. Speaking virtually with President of Bank of China, Liu Jin on Tuesday, he said the Bank has played a crucial role in extending budgetary support to Pakistan which has helped ease pressure on the external account and meeting budgetary needs. The Minister sought the Bank's support for expansion of business relations with Pakistan to deepen the economic and financial relations. Speaking on the occasion, the President Bank of China appreciated the government of Pakistan for taking necessary measures for…
Pakistan reaffirms its resolve to peaceful, stable, prosperous, connected Afghanistan
Islamabad, November 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan has reaffirmed its resolve to a peaceful, stable, prosperous and connected Afghanistan. The commitment was expressed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar during her day-long official visit to Afghanistan on Tuesday wherein she held meetings with Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqqi, Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi, Minister for Mines and Petroleum Shahabuddin Delawar, and Commerce Minister of Afghan Interim Government, Haji Nooruddin Azizi. During these meetings, the Minister of State reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to further deepen and strengthen multifaceted ties between the two countries and build an enduring…
Zardari calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz to discuss overall political situation in country
Islamabad, November 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Former President Asif Ali Zardari called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday. They discussed overall political situation of the country, issues related to economic improvement and development in the country and relief for the people. While discussing the ongoing rehabilitation efforts in flood affected areas in view of the arrival of winter season, they agreed to accelerate the process of rehabilitation. 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