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Lahore: Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is implementing a number of projects in water and hydropower sectors. These projects, on completion, will not only help increase water storage capacity but also decrease electricity deficit in the country. This was stated by WAPDA Member (Water) Syed Raghib Abbas Shah …

Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a meeting with the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) task force to finalize the proposed revisions to the Code of Corporate Governance. The meeting was held at the SECP office in Karachi on Monday. The meeting was attended by …

Lahore: Continuing to fight against one of the most fatal female cancer in Pakistan, Warid Telecom is again supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness Drive this year in collaboration with Pink Ribbon, Pakistan. Marking October 2011 a Pink Month company-wide, a series of pink activities are planned for both employees and …

Karachi: Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), President, Mian Abrar Ahmad has demanded to withdraw the unnecessary amendments made in Sales Tax, Federal Excise and Income Tax Return Filing via recently introduced return filing system and the relevant form. In a letter to Chairman Federal Board of Revenue he …

Islamabad: Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala have agreed to establish diplomatic relations as of 14 October 2011. In a ceremony held at Pakistan Mission today, H.E. Mr. Abdullah Hussain Haroon, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, and H.E. Mr. …

Economic Coordination Committee Discusses Different Agenda of National Importance Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) met here today with the Federal Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr. Abdul; Hafeez Shaikh in the chair. At the start of the meeting the committee reviewed the implementation status of …

Karachi: Benazir Income Support program Director General Sindh Mr Jiand Khan Jamldini said that Benazir Income Support Program (BISP)was launched after the inception of democratic government of Pakistan People’s Party, as a means to provide financial assistance to the poorest of the poor adversely affected by the high inflation and …