LAHORE ( STAFF REPORT ) To mark the Global Ethics Day 2020, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) joined forces with CFA Society Pakistan, HBL, ICMA Pakistan, Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX), and the Pakistan Business Council’s Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB) for a series of panelRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) Amir Ali Ahmed, Chairman CDA along with Dr. Shahid Mehmood Member Planning CDA and Syeda Shafaq Hashmi, DG ICT visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry for an interaction with the business community. In his welcome remarks, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber ofRead More →
LAHORE ( WEB DESK ) PSDF’s success lies in operating through an output-based model and partnering with industries to provide market relevant training that are directly linked to sustainable income opportunities. PSDF’s Industrial Training Program (ITP) was formulated to attract businesses across all sectors, to train youth according to theirRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Startup Forum, envisioned to lay the foundation for multilateral cooperation and engagement for startups among the SCO Member States, held its first ever session on 27 October 2020 using a virtual platform. Over 130 Startups and entrepreneurs from SCO Member StatesRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( WEB DESK ) A meeting was held in Planning Commission under the chairmanship of Deputy Chairman Panning Commission. It was decided that subject to minor modalities the PC I of Locust Emergency and Food Security/ Projects (LEAFS) is ready for implementation. It will be submitted to the nextRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) On the direction of Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque, Ministry of IT & Telecom is committed for increasing the IT exports and making special efforts in this regard. Pakistan’s IT Industry has recorded yet another milestone of stellar performance inRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) Sugarcane cultivation in Punjab increased by 20.68% Sindh increased by 0.96%, in KPK decreased by 0.8%, in Baluchistan The minimum support price of wheat will be decided next week and fertilizer will be subsidized. The meeting of the Federal Committee Agriculture for Rabi Season (FCA) wasRead More →
ISLAMABAD (WEB DESK) The computer vendor and IT industry has approached Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh to have an accurate assessment of losses to the traders of Hafeez Centre, Lahore, for announcement of immediate relief package including tax exemptions for the victims of theRead More →
ISLAMABAD (WEB DESK ) Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry hailed the cooperation and support of the members of National Assembly for passing the Rent Restrictions (Amendment) Bill 2020 to address the very longstanding burning issue of the traders of federal capital. He also expressedRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) An urgent meeting of IT leaders was held in Islamabad. Meeting attended by Mr. Jamal Yousaf, Khawar Idress, Abrar Ul Haq, Abdullah Malik, Furqan Murtaza and Umer Farooq. Former Senior Vice President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) and former Executive member FederationRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( WEB DESK ) Karandaaz Pakistan, with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has launched the second round of its annual challenge titled, Karandaaz Financial Inclusion for Women Challenge. Under this challenge, Karandaaz is inviting applications toRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its results to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on October 16th, 2020. Despite challenging times due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Company recorded an8th consecutive quarter of robust top line growth and registered a 12% growth versus last year. The overall cost environmentRead More →