Proposal to allocate 2709 billion rupees to the development budget of the federation and provinces Islamabad (Sabah News) It has been proposed to allocate 2709 billion rupees for the development budget of the federation and the provinces for the next financial year 2024-25. A meeting of the annual plan coordinationRead More →

Saudi Aramco bought 40% stake in Go Pakistan There are more than 1100 retail outlets in Pakistan that provide petrol, diesel and lubricants, Go Pakistan. Islamabad ( Web  News  ) Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest integrated energy and chemical company, has completed the process of buying 40 percent shares inRead More →

PENALTY INCREASED FOR FRAUDULENT USE OF STARTBUCKS MARKS ISLAMABAD The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed the appeal filed by M/s Options International (SMC-Pvt.) Limited, a Pakistani company penalized by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for the fraudulent use of the international coffee chain STARBUCKS’ branding in its restaurants.Read More →

The technology can be a powerful bridge between academia and industry. Jaye Richards Hill Microsoft and HEC collaborated to Bridge Academia-Industry Gap by Empowering Future Tech Leaders ISLAMABAD  (  Web News  ) Microsoft Pakistan brought together leading figures from academia and industry for a dynamic event “Bridging the Academia-Industry Gap”Read More →

Ex-PM Khan complains about lack of legal access in SC appearance Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government seeks live coverage of case ISLAMABAD  (  Web  News   ) Former Prime Minister Imran Khan told the Supreme Court that he was not being allowed access to his lawyers to prepare arguments in a case relatedRead More →

Formation commanders call for bringing planners of May 9 to justice “ugly and ulterior motives and surely the designs of these nefarious forces” would be defeated, they added. Military brass says ‘digital terrorism’ is meant to induce despondency in Pakistan RAWALPINDI  (  Web  News  ) Army commanders have stressed theRead More →

CCP plays pivotal role in ensuring free, fair competition in all spheres of economic activities-Chairman ISLAMABAD: Competition Commission of Pakistan   plays a vital role in ensuring free and fair competition in all spheres of commercial and economic activities and preventing market abuse to promote good governance, ensure corrective behavior andRead More →

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has been elected unopposed as the president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The party’s chief election commissioner, Rana Sanaullah, released the final list of candidates, revealing that Nawaz Sharif was the sole contender for the party’s top post. As a result, Sharif’s election asRead More →

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) raided Bahria Town’s Rawalpindi office. An investigation has been initiated against Bahria Town for irregularities. RAWALPINDI  (  Web News  ) Media reported that an investigation also started on Bahria Enclave land. Capital Development Authority (CDA) had allotted the land for the zoo. The anti-graft watchdog teamRead More →

Pakistan’s construction industry adopting sustainable, modern construction materials, says IAP KARACHI  (  Web News  ) Keeping in mind the global trends and commitment to climate action, the construction industry of Pakistan is moving towards the adoption of modern and sustainable construction materials, according to an Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP)Read More →

Meezan Bank Strengthens Foothold in Forex Services, Launches its wholly owned Subsidiary – Meezan Exchange KARACHI  (  Web  News  ) Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank has officially commenced operations of Meezan Exchange Company Limited (MECL), its wholly-owned subsidiary in Karachi. MECL will offer remittance and forex services to allRead More →

Proper track and trace system needed to achieve taxation targets: Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari ISLAMABAD  (  Web  News  ) The Speakers at a pre-budget consultative session on Monday demanded the government to ensure a dedicated track and trace system to bring the retailers, and businesses from the informal sectors into theRead More →