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Pakistan announces five-year visa for US citizens
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan has announced five-year visa for American businessmen and tourists in a move that is hoped to be reciprocated by the United States that in March this year reduced visa validity for Pakistanis from five years to 12 months.
“The five-year visa will benefit the investors and tourists of both countries. The visa policy is according to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision to impr... |
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After a decade: British Airways flight lands in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD:
More than a decade after halting operations, the British Airways’ first flight back landed at Islamabad airport early Monday.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner flew from Heathrow International Airport, London carrying 240 passengers. The same aircraft will depart for Heathrow by 11:10 am.
The passengers were welcomed by Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Advisor to Prime Minister... |
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FBR to simplify tax regime to broaden tax base
ISLAMABAD:
The tax authorities have proposed simplified income tax regimes for educational institutions, jewellers, small-sized firms and builders in the new budget and may offer them to pay lower than standard income tax rates aimed at bringing them into the tax system.
At least four new schedules may be introduced in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 through Finance Bill 2019, according to sour... |
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Indian security forces martyr three in occupied Kashmir
SRINAGAR:
Three men were martyred in a gunbattle with occupying forces in Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK) on Friday amid widespread protests across the held valley.
Dozens of rallies involving hundreds of people were held across occupied valley calling for action over the conflict.
Holding placards and banners, protesters appealed to the world community to resolve the long pending disputes o... |
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PM Imran, first lady perform Umrah
Prime Minister Imran Khan performed Umrah while on a visit to Saudi Arabia for the 14th Summit of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reported Express News.
He was accompanied by his wife and delegation. Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and Khyber-Paktunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan also accompanied him.
During the pilgrimage, the premier prayed for the peace and prosperit... |
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PTI govt sets 4% GDP growth target for next fiscal year
ISLAMABAD:
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Wednesday approved a target of 4% GDP growth for the financial year 2019-20.
A meeting of the council chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan also approved a national development outlay of Rs1.837 trillion for the next fiscal year that includes funds for the federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and the provincial Annual Development ... |
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Fake accounts case: Bilawal appears before NAB
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday recorded a statement at the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) headquarters in an inquiry related to money laundering of billions through fake accounts case.
Bilawal was questioned regarding kickbacks received by the Zardari Group of Companies – of which he is a director. Reportedly, he was given a questionnaire ... |
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No one allowed to undo struggle against terrorism in tribal areas: DG ISPR
Hours after a deadly clash between Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) supporters and the security forces in North Waziristan tribal district, the top military spokesperson on Sunday vowed not to allow anyone to ‘undo the gains of decades-long national struggle and sacrifices of brave Pakistani tribesmen’.
At least five soldiers were injured after a PTM mob, led by national assembly members Ali Wazi... |
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PM Imran congratulates Modi as Pakistan renews call for talks
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated on Thursday his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi over his party’s landslide victory in elections, vowing to work with him for peace and prosperity.
“I congratulate Prime Minister Modi on the electoral victory of BJP and allies. Look forward to working with him for peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia,” Imran tweeted after official c... |
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Saudi Arabia to give Pakistan $3.2b oil on deferred payments from July
Pakistan has announced that the delayed $3.2 billion Saudi oil and gas facility on deferred payments would become operational from July this year, which is likely to partially relieve pressure on external sector payments.
The announcement was made by Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh through his newly created twitter account @a_hafeezshaikh. Shaikh had no twitter accou... |
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