ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering further extending the tax exemption period in the erstwhile tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa even though IMF has asked it to scrap the exemption. Last month, Finance Minister Aurangzeb Khan had ruled out any further tax exemption for ex-FATA and PATA, including Malakand Division. He had told the National […]
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ISLAMABAD, June 7: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan award on Prince Rahim Aga Khan in recognition of his meritorious services for the development, prosperity and betterment of Pakistan and its people, APP reported. The top civilian award was conferred on Prince Rahim Aga Khan at a special investiture ceremony held at
ISLAMABAD: Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah met President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad and discussed development projects in the region. On the occasion, the president emphasized the need to invest in the socioeconomic development of people of Gilgit-Baltistan. The governor requested the president for the establishment of a medical university in the region, Radio Pakistan
DALLAS (UNITED STATES): In the 11th match of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Grand Pararies Stadium here, Pakistan and the United States played a thriller with the match ending in a super over. Pakistan scored 159 runs in the allocated 20 overs with the loss of seven wickets. In reply, the host team also
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Pediatric Association (PPA) has expressed extreme concern and disappointment over the federal government\’s decision to withdraw funds for the under-construction Children\’s Hospital in Peshawar. According to sources, the hospital project, which is in its final stages, has been facing delays due to funding issues. The federal government\’s decision to withdraw funds has
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