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Health activists in Pakistan express their gratitude to the government for taking a crucial step in safeguarding both public health and the economy by raising the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes. In a press release shared by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC),…

Health Advocates have called for immediate implementation of the recent recommendation by the World Bank for an increase in the federal excise duty (FED) on cigarettes. In a press release shared by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), health advocates emphasized that implementation of…

The Pakistani Stall established by Pakistan High Commission, Dhaka at the International Charity Bazaar, emerged as a major attraction, drawing enthusiastic visitors and members of the diplomatic community. The International Charity Bazaar, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh in Dhaka, witnessed participation of dozens of diplomatic missions…

Minister for Finance Dr Shamshad Akhtar has stressed on need of global action to accelerate investment in SDGs while tackling debt distress in developing economies. She was virtually addressing the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development titled Development Finance for 2030 Agenda:  Environmentally Safe Industrialization, held in Geneva. In…

Highly successful meeting held earlier today between Commissioner PRA Rawalpindi, Ms. Tahira Javaid with her team, and the esteemed team from the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI). The visit was graciously welcomed by Mr. Saqib Rafiq, President of RCCI, and Mr. Hamza Saroosh, Senior Vice President of RCCI,…

Mondelēz Pakistan has been recognized as the “Best Place to Work – Winner in Medium Scale Organization” at the Best Place to Work (BPTW) in Pakistan Award Gala 2023. The brand known for its snacks and confectionary items has also been able to secure the position of Runner-up for the…

There was a bullish trend in the stock exchange at the start of business today with over 415 points increased in the hundred index. With an increase of 415 points, hundred indexes surpassed the limit of 47,172 points this morning. Meanwhile, Pakistani rupee continues to strengthen against dollar both in…

Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhar says the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Policy 2023 will pave the way for a more efficient utilization of public resources. She was chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of State-owned Enterprises in Islamabad today. The Finance Minister said the Policy represents a critical step…

Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has said the government is committed to fostering inclusive economic growth, attracting investments, and addressing socio-economic challenges in the country. She said this while talking to Country Lead (Pak), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Syed Ali Mahmood and CEO of Karandaaz Mr Waqas…

Caretaker Minister for National Food Security and Research Dr Kausar Abdullah Malik has sought FAO’s support to increase capacity of Pakistani experts in the field of agriculture, livestock and fisheries. He was talking to representative of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Pakistan Ms. Florence Rolle in Islamabad. Dr Kausar…

The Executive Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council has finalized plans to resolve issues related to Agriculture, Information Technology, Minerals and Energy. This was stated at the 5th two-day meeting of the committee, which began in Islamabad today with Planning Minister Sami Saeed in the chair. The committee also expressed…

Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has reiterated government’s commitment to expanding the tax base and addressing energy sector issues for a robust economy. She was speaking at a meeting with members of Pakistan Business Council in Karachi today. The Minister stressed upon significance of enhancing governance and accountability in the…

Yaseen Asghar, a Pakistani merchant could not conceal his inner excitement and enthusiastically introduced special handmade mahogany products to tourists and merchants from Chinese and ASEAN countries during the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, which is being held from September 16 to 19 in Nanning, capital…

The government increased the price of petrol by Rs26.02 per liter. The prices of petrol and high speed diesel have hit a record high in Pakistan. The caretaker federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 26.02 per liter and high speed diesel by Rs 17.34 per liter.…

Racing against time, a five-member beach volleyball team from Gaza has been busy training for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. The team, including four athletes and a coach, told Xinhua they spend eight hours a day in order to be able to challenge their competitors in China. “Even though…

Exports of sports products registered a robust growth in the first half (H1) of 2023 in China’s small commodities hub of Yiwu, as the approach of 19th Asian Games brings in more overseas orders. Customs data shows that Yiwu, in east China’s Zhejiang Province, exported 3.52 billion yuan (about 488…

ICAP President Mr. M. Ali Latif raised the Flag on Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day, Uplifting the Spirit of Patriotism and National Unity. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) commemorated the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan with a flag-raising ceremony at its offices across Pakistan. The event graced with…

“Pakistan’s energy landscape is rapidly changing, and clean energy is increasingly taking center stage. At EnerTech Holding, we have been exploring various markets and identifying partners in leading utilities with whom we can collaborate and catalyze the transformation. We’re very pleased to see K-Electric’s ambitions for Karachi and its alignment…

Islahati Jaiza is the latest series from think tank Tabadlab, focusing on past reforms from across Pakistan, in education, health, gender, social protection, and other key sectors.   As the country grapples with polycrisis, Tabadlab engages with experts to analyse reform efforts that have previously been enacted to address the…

H.E. Mrs. Henny Fokel de Vries, Ambassador of Netherlands to Pakistan said that her country enjoys strong relations with Pakistan and wants to bolster bilateral trade and investment ties with it. She said this while talking to a delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) that called on…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was working to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Pakistan that would create many new opportunities for the entrepreneurs of both countries to promote bilateral trade and exports. This was said by Rashid Abdul Rehman Al Ali, Deputy Head of Mission of UAE…

The ‘Pakistan Minerals Summit – Dust to Development – Investment Opportunities in Pakistan’, will be hosted by the Government of Pakistan on the 1st of August 2023. This one-day summit, to be held at a local hotel in Islamabad, is being sponsored by Barrick Gold Corporation with a clear focus…