PIMS purchases medicines at higher rates in return of foreign trips, PAC sub-committee told. The administration of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has been purchasing medicines at higher rates from different companies and in return arrange foreign tours of doctors, was revealed in sub-committee of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held its meeting here Wednesday. […]
FPCCI appreciates appointment of Miftah Ismail as Finance Advisor.Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday hailed the appointment of Dr. Miftah Ismail as Advisor to Prime Minister for Finance. President of FPCCI Zubair F. Tufail, and senior leaders of the Federation S.M. Muneer and Iftikhar Ali Malik in a statement issued […]
PM opens Hazara Express Way. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbassi has inaugurated the Hasan Abdal-Havelian Expressway (E-35), which was constructed with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID). The E-35, also known as the Hazara Expressway, is part of the ADB/DFID’s Pakistan Economic Corridors Program […]
Apex Court Put Ban on Admission in Unregistered Medical Colleges. The Supreme Court has barred admission in all unregistered private medical colleges countrywide. Heading a two-member bench at the Supreme Court’s Lahore registry against fee-hike in private medical colleges and hospitals on Tuesday, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar summoned details of fee structure […]
Haji Ghulam Ali’s Candidature for President FPCCI Rejected. Nomination of Businessmen Penal (BMP) presidential candidate, former senator Haji Ghulam Ali, has been rejected for the election of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Haji Ghulam Ali had filed his nomination papers for the election of FPCCI President against his rival Ghazanfar Bilor, […]
Making of Anti Riot Force on Cards. Preparations are underway for raising the Anti Riot Force in the federal police. In this connection on the directives of Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal , a team of officers has recently returned back from Iran after getting training. Reliable officer told Online that the new Anti Riot Force […]
Punjab government awards contract of passing vehicles to foreign company. Punjab government has awarded contract of checking fitness and giving appropriateness certificate to vehicles to a foreign company. Sources said that Provincial Ministry of Transport has assigned the task to “Vicks” a Sweden’s company and signed an agreement in this regard. The agreement was made […]
Traders Leaders ask Govt to Announce New Gas Mix Formula. Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) on Tuesday said the government has decided to provide gas at uniform prices for industrial consumers across the country which is getting the mixed response from the industrial consumers. The industries dependent on cheap local gas are opposing the […]
Depreciation Will Not Attract Foreign Investment: FPCCI. The eroded rupee will not only hit the manufacturing sector but it will also take a toll on the country’s SME sector, an official of the FPCCI said Tuesday. The SMEs which were already fighting for their survival in an adverse environment will face more troubles, therefore, authorities […]
PIA Introduces EEC in its Flights for Umrah Pilgrims. PIA has introduced Executive Economy Class (EEC) in its flight for Umrah pilgrims. According to PIA spokesperson Umrah pilgrims will be able to enjoy EEC in Jeddah and Madina Munarwa bound flights. Business class facility will be provided to Umrah pilgrims in EEC wherein they will […]