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Ambassador of the State of Qatar calls on the Foreign Minister


Islamabad: Foreign Minister Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar received the Ambassador of the State of Qatar Mr. Sayar Abdul Rahman Al-Mawdah at the Foreign Office today. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways and means to strengthen the existing cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various fields. They noted with satisfaction that there existed similarity of views between the two countries on a number of issues. The Foreign Minister lauded the efforts being made by the Ambassador in further [...]

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Azad Jammu and Kashmir Speaker Calls on Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly


Islamabad: Sardar Muhammad Sadiq, Speaker AJ and K Legislative Assembly called on Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan in Parliament House, today. Both the Speakers discussed issues pertaining to enhancing cooperation between the both the Legislative bodies. Dr. Fehmida Mirza felicitated Sardar Muhammad Sadiq on his assuming the highest pedestal in the AJK Assembly and wished him success during the constitutional term. She assured her all-out support to the Speaker AJK legislative matter, library, research and for the [...]

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National Commission to be established for minorities’ protection: Minister of State for National Harmony


Islamabad: Minister of State for National Harmony Akram Masih Gill has said a high power national commission will be established for the protection of the rights of the minorities in the country. The minister was talking to Second Secretary Political, British High commission, Ben Stride who called on him here on Thursday. He said Ministry of National Harmony has been formed, which will have six departments pertaining to federal legislation about minorities’ affairs. The minister said the ministry will promote [...]

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In the Current Financial Year Federal Board of Revenue to focus on enforcement, Audit and Identifying new Tax Payers


Islamabad: A Chief Commissioner’s Conference was held under the Chair of Secretary Revenue Division on 4th August, 2011. It was decided in the meeting that the current financial year would focus on enforcement, audit and bringing new taxpayer in the Tax Net. In this context the following important decisions were taken. Revenue estimation to be an interactive exercise involving the Chief Commissioners and the FBR beginning with the current financial year. The Chief Commissioner shall prepare their revenue estimates based [...]

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