Empowering Tharparkar through Livelihoods & Skills Development
Tharparkar is undergoing a remarkable transformation that sets it apart from other regions of Sindh, with measurable progress in areas of human development and economic prosperity to uplift the region...
View ArticleICMA Releases Paper on Human and Social Progress in SAARC Countries
The ICMA Research and Publications Department has released a comprehensive paper in the current issue of its official flagship journal, Chartered Management Accountant, which examines critical human,...
View Article2.5 percent cut in interest rate not in line with declining trend in...
KARACHI: President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, while commenting on the State Bank’s decision to reduce the interest rate by 2.5 percent, bringing it...
View ArticleJS Bank and BankIslami partner to expand home remittance payouts across Pakistan
Karachi: JS Bank and BankIslami have announced a strategic partnership to enhance home remittance services nationwide, by combining the strengths and retail networks of both institutions. Through this...
View ArticlePBDN Hosts Awareness-Raising Session for Employers on Disability Inclusion
KARACHI: The Pakistan Business and Disability Network (PBDN), jointly with the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) and with the support of Sightsavers, successfully organized an impactful...
View ArticleMonetary Policy Statement
1. At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to cut the policy rate by 250 basis points to 15 percent, effective from November 5, 2024. The Committee noted that inflation has...
View ArticleLocal cement despatches almost flat during October 2024
Total Cement despatches during October 2024 were 4.357 million tons against 4.006 Million Tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year marking an increase by 8.74%. Healthy exports was the...
View ArticleMeezan Bank Inks Agreement to Join the International Islamic Trade Finance...
Karachi: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank has signed a new strategic partnership with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank...
View ArticleMinster for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Inaugurates SECPs Electronic Mortgage...
Karachi: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb launched SECPs Electronic Mortgage Register of Companies, a landmark initiative designed to provide a centralized system for...
View ArticlePSX Announces Appointment of New CEO
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced the appointment of Mr. Farrukh H. Sabzwari as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This announcement was made earlier today through a Notice issued by...
View ArticleCCP engages Law students on Competition Law at Quaid-Azam University
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), as part of its partnership with the Directorate of Legal Education (DLE), held an interactive session at the School of Law, Quaid-e-Azam...
View ArticleOICCI leads pre-COP29 dialogue on private sector climate action
Panelists discuss the need for green financing to strengthen private sector climate action in Pakistan: ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan confronts the pressing challenges of climate change, the Overseas...
View ArticleSECP’s Startup Summit 2024 to Boost Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem
Karachi: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a press briefing today, at its Karachi Office in Islamabad on the upcoming Pakistan Start-up Summit. The event, scheduled for...
View ArticleEmirates Group reports record half-year results for 2024-25
• Group: New record half-year performance with profit before tax[1] of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion), up 1% from the same period last year. Revenue up 5% to AED 70.8 billion (US$ 19.3 billion),...
View ArticleGlobal Experts Urge End to Lead Use in Landmark Health Study
Aga Khan University’s Dr Zafar Fatmi has co-authored a new paper published in the Lancet Planetary Health, highlighting the urgent need to eliminate lead from the global economy. The study, led by...
View ArticleLUMS collaborates with Lahore Biennale to drive climate awareness
Lahore: Amidst escalating environmental challenges in Pakistan, including record air pollution levels, LUMS has collaborated with the Lahore Biennale’s Climate Congress to hold a series of sessions at...
View ArticleMobilink Bank honoured with multiple awards at VEON Ignite 2024
Islamabad: Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance institution, was celebrated with multiple prestigious awards at VEON Ignite 2024. This annual gathering brings together over 200 global...
View ArticlePakistan’s Liquid Foreign Reserves Position
The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$ 15,931.8 million as of 01-Nov-2024. The break-up of the foreign reserves position is as under: i) Foreign reserves held by the State...
View ArticleGovernor SBP Stresses the Need for Increasing Credit Allocation to...
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) emphasized the need to substantially increase credit allocation to projects that enhance climate resilience and promote environmentally sustainable growth....
View ArticleIDEAS 2024 Partners with PIA to Promote Prestigious Defence Exhibition
Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has the official Airline Partner for IDEAS 2024 (Arms for Peace), the premier defence exhibition in Pakistan. As part of this strategic partnership with...
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