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The three-day visit of the Iranian president begins in Pakistan

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Along with a senior group of cabinet members and officials, the Iranian president arrived at the nation’s capital with his spouse.

Housing Minister Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada and Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran, Mudassir Tipu, met Raisi upon his arrival at the Islamabad airport, according to the Foreign Office (FO).

Arriving at the Prime Minister’s House shortly after entering the nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greeted the Iranian president. Furthermore, a guard of honour was given to him.

In honour of Earth Day, PM Shehbaz and Raisi planted a seedling in the PM’s residence. Along with signing memorandums of understanding for collaboration in a number of fields, the two presidents would also be present at the signing ceremony.

Iran Avenue is a highway in Islamabad, and Shehbaz and Raisi will be attending a ceremony to commemorate this. According to a state-run news source, they will also have a press conference.

The Iranian president will see the president, speaker of the National Assembly, Senate chairman, and prime minister of Pakistan during his visit, which runs from April 22 to 24, according to the foreign office.

Talks to improve trade, bilateral ties, and collaboration in the energy, agricultural, and other sectors will be held between the officials.

In order to address the shared threat of terrorism, the parties will have bilateral meetings as well as regional and global collaboration on topics. This was announced by the foreign office.

President Raisi’s agenda, according to sources, includes exploring possible free trade agreements, collaborating on security matters, building a gas pipeline, and bilateral relations.

With the intention of fostering better economic ties, Pakistan and Iran have also chosen to create a joint special economic zone.

As President Ebrahim Raisi prepares to visit Pakistan on April 22 (Monday), sources told ARY News that the federal cabinet approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran.

Sources further stated that the establishment of the Joint Special Economic Zone will occur at the level of governments.

To meet with the provincial leaders of the nation, the Iranian president would also travel to the cities of Karachi and Lahore. The mausoleum of Allama Iqbal is another destination Raisi is expected to see.

In order to honour the man who founded Pakistan, Raisi will also go the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi. Arriving in Tehran on Wednesday, the foreign leader would remain in Karachi.

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Resolving 9900 Out of 10515 Complaints: Legal Advisor’s Press Briefing

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Under Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah’s direction, the Office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman has accomplished a great deal in protecting taxpayer rights and resolving tax disputes.

Speaking at a news conference, Legal Advisor Almas Ali Jovindah mentioned that the FTO has been quite efficient, receiving 10,515 complaints and resolving 9,900 of them in the past ten months.

According to him, Dr. Jah addressed systemic flaws within tax administration by initiating 31 own-motion investigations. For the purpose of informing taxpayers of their rights, the FTO held 117 outreach workshops in the year 2024. Accessibility has also been enhanced by the incorporation of paperless and remote hearings.

He brought up the fact that a recent FBR recommendation had pushed for simpler sales tax filing and remedied unjust tax practices.

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Technology and Education Are Important: Rapid Technological Developments Are Changing Everybody’s Lives

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During his speech at a seminar held in Karachi, Federal Minister Musaddik Malik emphasized the significant role that technology plays in defining and managing modern-day life. He also highlighted the importance of adjusting to the rapid innovations that are reshaping every element of society and emphasized the need to embrace these changes.

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ATC Review Meeting Chaired by CJP: Meeting Evaluations ATC Performance: Handle the Main Issues

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Today at the Supreme Court, the Administrative Judges of Anti-Terrorism Courts met under the direction of Justice Yahya Afridi, the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

The meeting discussed important issues and evaluated the ATCs’ performance in order to guarantee the prompt and effective administration of justice in anti-terrorism cases.

Participants included the Prosecutors General from each province and the Islamabad Capital Territory, as well as Monitoring Judges from the Supreme Court and the ATC Courts.

Additionally present at the meeting were the Secretary of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan and the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

Throughout the conference, the Chief Justice gave clear instructions. In order to help Balochistan operationalize FSL Labs in Quetta, he directed the Forensic Science Laboratory in Sindh to provide support.

The Chief Justice ordered that ATC judges who have served out their tenure be placed in appropriate roles.

Additionally, he declared that the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan would promote the possibility for exceptional ATC judges to receive training abroad.

In order to raise these matters to the attention of their respective governments, the Chief Justice urged the Attorney General for Pakistan and the Prosecutors General of each Province.

He underlined the necessity of prompt and concerted action to meet the ATCs’ resource and infrastructural requirements, which are critical to guaranteeing prompt and equitable resolutions in anti-terrorism matters.

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