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Book Announcement: – “A Daughter’s Heart”

An autobiographical account of a young daughter’s journey after the untimely death of her father, is about to hit the markets. Bushra Zulfiqar a Pakistani writer and development activist explores the phenomenon of death through reliving her personal loss in the form of an extra ordinary father daughter relationship. The book also addresses critical themes in the historical evolution of Pakistan and brings to the fore front the youth’s position in this fluid and happening country. It highlights the plight of minorities living in Pakistan and strikes at the heart of some of the harsh paradoxes that constitute the very genre of social equality and development.      Read More »Book Announcement: – “A Daughter’s Heart”

Qurbani animals’ online sale, purchase yet to take momentum

Islamabad: The online sale and purchase of sacrificial animals is yet to take boom due to price hike and least interest of online buyers and purchasers.

Some of the businessmen have been providing online services on different websites to facilitate people at their doorstep.

Muhammad Rafiq, a businessman said that online animal business would take some time to get momentum. It is just the start as people are getting information gradually about the business.Read More »Qurbani animals’ online sale, purchase yet to take momentum

36 online vehicle registration centres set up in Punjab

Associated Press of Pakistan

Rawalpindi: Excise and Taxation department has established a total of 36 online registration centres in Punjab , Secretary Excise and Taxation Punjab Shamail Ahmed Khawaja said on Tuesday.

Addressing businessmen at Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (RCCI) premises here, he said a total of 3.5 million vehicles have so far been registered in the province and all the details regarding the legality of the vehicles can be seen on the department’s website.

The system of property tax collection is being simplified and traders/shopkeepers would be facilitated in this regard, he said and added that Capital Value Tax and Property Tax amount would be spent in the areas from where these taxes are collected.Read More »36 online vehicle registration centres set up in Punjab

Pakistan to become 4th largest nation by 2050

Pakistan will become fourth largest nation on earth in population terms by 2050, says Economic Survey 2009-10.

With a median age of around 20 years, Pakistan is also a ‘young’ country. It is estimated that currently there are approximately 104 million Pakistanis below 30 years. The proportion of population residing in urban centres has risen to 36 per cent. Since 1950, it is estimated that Pakistan’s urban population has expanded over seven fold.Read More »Pakistan to become 4th largest nation by 2050