PM chairs meeting of the Federal Cabinet

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired a meeting of the Federal Cabinet at PM Office here Tuesday.
The Cabinet approved signing of Negotiated Draft Visa Abolition Agreement between the Government of Pakistan and the Government of Italy for the Holders of Diplomatic Passport.
The Cabinet also granted approval to amend the existing convention between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, France, Nepal, Tunisia, Morocco and Portugal for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income for Updation of Article of Exchange of Information.
The Cabinet also approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on scientific and technical cooperation in the field of Agriculture Research between Pakistan Agriculture Research Council and Agriculture Academy of Bulgharia.
The appointment of Member (Administration) CDA, Establishment Division, nomenclature of Ministry of Ports and Shipping to Ministry of Maritime Affairs was also approved during the meeting.
The Cabinet also deliberated on The Welfare of Senior Citizen Bill 2017. The proposed Bill is aimed at facilitating senior citizens and catering to their needs.
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