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Mango export commences from 20th May
The export target set to 100,000 metric tons, climatic changes posed serious challenge leading to 30 percent reduction in mango production this year In light of recommendations proposed in the Horticulture Vision -2030 tough challenges can be dealt with through development of National policy on the sector – Waheed Ahmed, Patron-in-Chief PFVA Karachi, May 9,…
Railways starts 11 passengers, 4 freight trains
Islamabad, May 7, 2019: Pakistan Railways has started as many as 11 passengers and four freight trains during the last nine months to facilitate the passengers and earn more revenue for the department. The previous government had only initiated seven trains during the last five years from 2013-18, an official in the Ministry of Railways…
In Peshawar division, 51.40 acres precious railway land retrieved: Senate told
Islamabad, May 7, 2019: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Tuesday informed the Senate that 51.40 acres precious Railway land has been retrieved in Peshawar Division during the last three months. Replying to various questions during Question Hour, the minister said the special campaign for the removal of encroachment had been launched and negotiation was…
Reza Baqir Appointed as Governor SBP
Karachi, May 5, 2019: Reza Baqir has assumed the charge of Governor State Bank of Pakistan after President of Pakistan appointed him as Governor State Bank of Pakistan for a period of three years in pursuance of Section 10(3) of the State Bank of Pakistan Act 1956. Reza Baqir has eighteen years of experience with…
“Zakat Nisab” For The Islamic Year 1439-40 AH Announced
Islamabad May 4, 2019: Administrator General Zakat, Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, announced the “Nisab for Zakat” for the Islamic year 1439-40 AH as Rs. 44,415 (Rupees forty-four thousand four hundred fifteen only). The Nisab was fixed at Rs39,198 in the previous year. No deduction of Zakat at source shall be made in…