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Sindh Governor, CM grieve over loss of lives at Gadani ship-breaking yard

  • KARACHI, Nov 1 (APP): Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed deep sense of grief and sorrow over the loss of lives at Gadani Ship-breaking yard on Tuesday. In separate condolence messages, the Governor and the CM condoled the deaths of workers who lost their lives in fire […]

  • Around 377,000 families returned to Afghanistan this year

    ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): Around 377,000 Afghan families have returned to their homeland this year. Talking to Voice of America (VOA), Director of Afghan Affairs in SAFRON Ministry Fahmina Taufeeq said that government is expected to further extend stay of the Afghan refugees because of cold weather in Afghanistan. It may be recalled that UNHCR […]

  • Seven killed, over 40 injured in Gadani ship blast

    KARACHI, Nov 1 (APP): At least seven laborers have reportedly been killed and over 40 others injured in a blast at a ship at Gadani Ship Breaking Yard in Gaddani area of Tehsil Hub of Lasbela district, on Tuesday. The police said that explosive took place in the ship when laborers were working to break […]

  • Filing of Tax returns extended to November 15

    ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): The Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date of filing of Returns of total income/statements of final taxation which was due on August 31,2016 and extended upto October 31,2016 has been further extended upto November 15,2016. A notification of FBR issued here said. Similarly, the date of filing of […]

  • CDA de-seal record of Land, Rehabilitation Directorate

    ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): On the directions of Mayor Islamabad and Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Sheikh Anser Aziz, record of Land and Rehabilitation Directorate has been de-sealed. The record was sealed following the complaints regarding irregularities in the allotment of plots to the affectees of Islamabad.

  • PTDC witnesses 100 percent increase in domestic tourism: MD PTDC

    ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP):Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) witnessed that 100 percent increase in number of domestic tourists during the current season as compare to previous year. This year the percentage was witnessed to 65 percent which was a 100 percent to last year’s 35 percent. This year a comprehensive security plan was made to […]