President directs SLICP to pay insurance claim to nominees of a deceased policyholder
President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan to pay death insurance claim worth three hundred thousand rupees along with a profit to the family members of a deceased policyholder, who were not being paid the clai…
CDWP approves 21 projects worth $3b for flood-hit areas
The Central Development Working Party has approved 21 development projects worth three billion dollars for flood-affected areas of the country.Development projects include Emergency Flood Assistance Project on Farm Water Management component, Access to…
NADRA cancels over 18,000 illegal identity cards
National Database and Registration Authority has canceled over 18,000 illegal identity cards through a robust system, coordinating with other stakeholders.The step has been taken to address the issue of counterfeit identity cards and fake documents, wh…
Current PCB Management Committee to Continue for Three More Months After Extension Granted
Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination has asked the federal cabinet to approve the constitution of an interim management committee of Pakistan Cricket Board and nomination of 2 members of Board of Governors (BoG) PCB.According to details, the Prime…
SECP, FIA Sign MoU to Formalize Mechanism for Information Sharing and Cooperation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalize mechanism for information sharing and cooperation between the both organizations.The MoU will …
Construction of Major Projects in Islamabad Stopped Due to Shortage of Funds
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has suspended work on four more projects due to the scarcity of funds. The capital authority has specified that the commencement of work on tenders depends on the availability of funds.The lack of funds has led t…
SECP Proposes Amendments to Insurance Accounting Regulations 2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken a documentation measure to record data of deducted withholding tax or advance tax from the insurance sector for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).The SECP has proposed amendments in t…
The 9th Islamabad Literature Festival Ends on a High Note
Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF), a celebration of literature and the arts, came to a close, marking the end of a successful and inspirational event. The festival, which began on November 3, 2023, brought together authors, readers, and literary enth…