Day: December 27, 2022

St Kitts and Nevis introduces raft of changes to its Citizenship by Investment Programme, benefits both locals and an intelligent investor

London, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The much-anticipated changes to St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Programme have been announced today by the country’s recently appointed Citizenship by Investment Unit Head, Michael Martin. Setting a bold and new tone for the industry as a whole, St Kitts and Nevis is once again leading […]

Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani inaugurating the Newly Established IT Complex of Senate in The Parliament at Parliament House 

Islamabad, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani inaugurated recently established IT Complex in the Parliament House. The DG (IT) Senate, Syed Asim Raza apprised the Chairman about the current IT projects undertaken as a part of Chairman’s initiative of Digital Parliamentary Framework, which consists of upgradation of IT Infrastructure, Automation of Parliamentary Processes and Citizen Centric IT services. The Chairman was briefed that the newly established IT Complex comprises of Telecasting Cell, Software Development Hall, Helpdesk, IT Store and Workshop. The Chairman also inaugurated the project of Digitalization of Analog Video Record of the Senate Proceedings. Chairman

Delegation of PTI Senior Political leaders soon to meet with NA Speaker to discuss the issue of PTI members’ resignation

Islamabad, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):The spokesperson of the National Assembly has confirmed that Former PTI Chief Whip in National Assembly Malik Amir Dogar telephonically contacted Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf and requested a formal meeting to deliberate upon the issue of the confirmation of the resignation of PTI members of Members National Assembly. It is pertinent to mention that Speaker National Assembly is currently present in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh in connection with the 15th anniversary of the martyrdom of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. The Former Chief Whip informed that a delegation of PTI leaders comprising former Chief Whip Malik

Senator Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhary, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Narcotics Control presiding over a Meeting of the Committee at Parliament Lodges 

Islamabad, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Narcotics Control was held here at Old PIPS Hall, Parliament Lodges on Tuesday with Senator Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhary in Chair. The Senate committee deliberated on the current status of drugs trafficking case against the Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sana Ullah. Humaira Ahmed, Secretary for Ministry of Narcotics Control, apprised the committee that court has decided in the favour of Rana Sana Ullah because the eye witnesses have stepped back from their prior statement. The Chair recommended the ministry to file appeal against the decision of the court. Furthermore,

Funeral prayer of Hadi Faisal, son of SSP, Faisal Gulzar, was performed at Qila Gujjar Singh Police Lines

Lahore, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):The funeral prayer of Hadi Faisal, son of SSP of Punjab Police, Faisal Gulzar, was performed at Qila Gujar Singh, Police Lines. IG Punjab Amir Zulfiqar Ali Khan, Former IG Punjab, Shoaib Dastgir, CCPO Lahore, Ghulam Mehmood Dogar, Additional IG Special Branch Punjab, Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry, Additional IG Raja Riffat Mukhtar, DIG SPU, Agha Mohammad Yusuf, DIG Operations Punjab, Afzal Ahmed Kausar and DIG Investigations Lahore, Athar Ismail, along with a large number of other officers and personnel participated. IG Punjab, Aamir Zulfiqar Khan condoled with SSP Faisal Gulzar. After the funeral prayer, Fatiha was recited

Government attaches top priority to increase of country’s exports: Ahsan 

Islamabad, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government attaches top priority to increase country's exports while following the policies of exponential growth. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today, he directed to expedite the work on establishing of 1000 Industrial Stitching Units, while engaging private sector to help increase country’s exports. The Minister said the sustainable economic growth is possible only through increasing productivity. Urging the private sector to play their role, he assured them the government will fully facilitate them while filling the missing links and to ensure the quality of equipment. SMEDA

The Last Date for Encashment of Withdrawn Prize Bonds Extended 

Karachi, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Federal Government has given another opportunity to the public to get the withdrawn prize bonds of Rs.7500, 15,000, 25,000 and Rs. 40,000 redeemed/encashed by June 30, 2023. Earlier, the government had fixed deadline of June 30, 2022, for redemption/encashment of these prize bonds, however, considering that some of the prize bond holders could not get their bonds redeemed a final opportunity has been given for encashment of prize bonds till 30th June 2023. The investors of aforesaid prize bonds have following options of encashment or exchange. a. Encashment at Face Value b. Conversion to Premium

IG Punjab made it clear that the officer who will not work will be called to account immediately 

Lahore, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General Police Punjab Aamir Zulfiqar Khan has said that the real work of the police is not in the offices but in the field. Practical steps should be taken for crime control by leaving the offices. IG Punjab made it clear that the officer who does not work will be called to account immediately. He further expressed that officers should give best results with respect to crime control because there is no shortage of resources. IG Punjab ordered to set up a special action plan to maintain the atmosphere of law and order throughout the

Several suspects involved in Islamabad suicide bombing arrested: Sanaullah 

Islamabad, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah has said that law enforcement agencies have arrested suspects involved in suicide bombing at I-10/4 sector of Islamabad. In an interview with a private television channel on Tuesday, he said four or five people have been rounded up in this regard. He said that the taxi driver was innocent, and was not involved in the attack as the suspects had taken the cab on rent from him. 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