GSMA highlights Pakistan’s digital progress and potential to spur accelerated economic growth ISLAMABAD  (  WEB  NEWS   ) Pakistan is poised to unlock its economic potential through accelerated digital transformation, according to a new report, “Realising Pakistan’s Aspiration to become a Digital Nation,” launched today by the GSMA at its DigitalRead More →

The Bank of Punjab Hosts Professor Stefan Dercon: A Vision for Economic Growth LAHORE   (  WEB NEWS  ) The Bank of Punjab Management held a client event in Lahore this week with Professor Stefan Dercon as Chief Guest.  Mr. Stefan is Professor of Economic Policy at the Blavatnik School of GovernmentRead More →

ICCI all set to host ‘All Pakistan Chambers Presidents Conclave’ on June 25, 26 ISLAMABAD  ( WEB NEWS  ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) is organizing an “All Pakistan Chambers Presidents Conclave” (APCPC) on June 25,26 2024, which will hopefully be attended by Federal Ministers of government’sRead More →

Country’s economic growth is linked with success of business sector: Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari ISLAMABAD  (  Web News  ) President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari  has said that resolving traders issues is of  key importance for economic growth and that he will exhaust all options  for theRead More →

Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue updated on Banking Sector’s Strategic Initiatives in Priority Sectors The key recommendations in the agriculture sector included, among other steps, restructuring crop loan insurance schemes to integrate crop yield factors KARACHI  (  Web  News  ) Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) held a meeting with theRead More →

Govt. to improve education standard for holistic development and economic growth ISLAMABAD  ( Web News ) Madad Ali Sindhi, Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training said that the government is working to improve the state of education in the country in order to ensure holistic development and betterRead More →

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar highlights govt’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth, attracting investments & addressing socio-economic challenges ISLAMABAD  ( Web News ) Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar met the Country Lead (Pak), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Syed Ali Mahmood, and CEO,Read More →

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held in the Prime Minister’s Office. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and and Deputy Secretary on Youth Affairs Dr. Ali Malik signed the MOU to promote youth entrepreneurship in Pakistan. Special AssistantRead More →

President Alvi highlights significance of continuation of policies for economic growth ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday termed the continuation of policies essential for sustainable economic growth, promotion of industrialization and attracting foreign investment. He underlined that digitalization of economy and business processes were vitalRead More →

KARACHI ( Web News ) Lucky Cement Limited (PSX: LUCK) won the Management Association of Pakistan’s Corporate Excellence Award in the Cement Sector category. Atif Kaludi, Chief Financial Officer of Lucky Cement Limited received the award at the 37th MAP Annual Corporate Excellence Award Ceremony held at a local hotelRead More →

LCBDDA Attracts New Investment For Lahore’s First Downtown Through Pre Bid Interactive Sessions LAHORE ( Web News ) Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) organized pre-bid interactive sessions in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Faisalabad before the grand auction of Lahore’s first planned Downtown, which is likely to take placeRead More →

ICCI calls for promoting entrepreneurship in youth for sustainable growth ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called upon the government to make more conducive policies for promoting entrepreneurship in youth that will enhance their self-employment and pave way forRead More →