Rabbani wants govt to make SBP ordinance public
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April 15, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Former Senate chairman Mian Raza Rabbani on Wednesday demanded that the federal government make public the ordinance to amend the State Bank of Pakistan Act 1956 that has been promulgated. “The Ordinance is a ‘public document’ in terms of Article 85(1), Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984, and has to be made public,” he said, adding that the secrecy shrouds this ordinance as if it is part of Pakistan’s nuclear programme. “All government ministries and departments are refusing to provide a copy of the promulgated ordinance.” He said concealing an ordinance after promulgation has become a habit of this government as it wants to keep people in the dark in respect of the laws that govern them, being a deliberate attempt to take away their rights to challenge the same if it infringes upon their fundamental rights and is detrimental to public policy. He said the ordinance, promulgated in the name
Public meeting held to gather input on hazard mitigation plan
Public meeting held to gather input on Hazard Mitigation Plan 04/14/2021
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The Lafayette City-Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness held a public meeting Wednesday night to gather public input on upcoming changes to the parish s Hazardous Mitigation Plan.
The plan, which identifies hazards and problem areas in the parish, like flooding or hurricanes, is updated every five years and includes all municipalities. In an effort to better understand the community s vulnerabilities, the public is invited to share their input on what the plan should include.
China s IPO fundraising sees growth in 2021 By Chen Jia | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-04-15 18:20 China has seen rapid growth in initial public offerings in the first quarter. [Photo/Sipa]
China has seen rapid growth in initial public offerings in the first quarter, and funds raised through IPOs was up 121 percent year-on-year thanks to an optimistic economic outlook and capital market reform, according to global professional service firm Ernst & Young on Thursday.
The IPO deals increased by 51 percent in China during the period from January to March, which raised about $28.9 billion, the firm said.
The expected full implementation of the registration-based IPO system in China will have a positive effect on the capital market. This is one of the most important reforms in the Chinese capital market, as it will help ensure a long-term and sustained development of the market, according to an EY report.
Regional Council issue wet wood warning in Hawke s Bay
15 Apr, 2021 12:58 AM
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HBRC warns the public against buying wet or green wood as the regions moves into colder months. Photo / File
HBRC warns the public against buying wet or green wood as the regions moves into colder months. Photo / File
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Hawke s Bay Regional Council has warned the public against buying wet or green wood as the regions moves into colder months.
Council procurement lead Mark Heaney said checking purchased wood is fit for purpose remains vital.
Read More Buying wood this close to winter means there are sellers out there who may be delivering wet or green wood. This wood won t be fit for purpose to burn this winter because it s hard to light, doesn t produce enough heat, and smokes a lot, he said.