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Health activists urged the government to remain steadfast on its decision of increasing tobacco taxation in order to generate more revenue for the national exchequer. During an event organized by Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), health activists presented a Simulation Model on Tobacco Taxation…

The Government on Monday signed a Debt Service Suspension Agreement with Republic of Korea to deferment of payment of loans worth 19.911 million dollars, under the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative framework. According to a press release issued by the Economic Affairs Division, this amount, initially had to be repaid…

Dr. Foziya Amin, Minister of State for Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia has said that there are vast opportunities of cooperation between Ethiopia and Pakistan in various fields including economy, IT, science, technology and stressed that they should take full benefit of them. She said that Pakistan is an important…

Syed Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Commerce said that the role of business community is very important in steering the economy out of current crisis and said that the government would take all possible measures for ease of doing business to facilitate them in business development. He lauded the efforts…

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed its strong commitment to help Pakistan to build the much-needed climate-resilient infrastructure. The assurance was given by the Bank’s Director General of Central and West Asia Department Yevgeniy Zhukov while talking to APP in the South Korean city of Incheon. He said a lot…

In a recent development, JazzCash and CBA (Community business agent) have formed a partnership to provide Cash-In and Cash-Out services to JazzCash customers through CBA’s retail network. This collaboration is expected to have a significant impact on the digital financial services industry in Pakistan, making it more convenient and accessible…

Health activists have appreciated government’s stance on increased tobacco taxes. During an event organized by Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), health activists stated that this decision will help Pakistan’s economy provided that the government remains steadfast by not falling to tobacco industry’s misinformation campaign.…

Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has offered Japanese companies for investment in diverse sectors of Pakistan besides welcoming their investment plans. He was talking to Ambassador of Japan Mitsuhiro Wada, who called on him in Islamabad today.   The Finance Minister briefed the Ambassador about the economic challenges and priorities of…

Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) said that he will continue to serve the business community with sincerity and enthusiasm to provide them with maximum facilitation in promoting business activities. He said this while addressing the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Office Bearers of Pakistan…

The power sector of Pakistan is a mess and requires comprehensive and swift governance and policy reforms. Some of these include development of business models to boost renewable energy; liberalization of the energy market through deregulation and privatization, renegotiations of generation tariffs for independent power producers, segregation and deregulation of…

Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) along with a delegation visited Fruit & Vegetable Market and held a meeting with Chairman Sajid Abbasi, Vice Chairman Safdar Siddique, Member Tahir Ayub and other members of the ICT Market Committee to discuss matters of mutual interest. Ahsan…

BankIslami Pakistan Limited (‘the Bank’ or ‘BankIslami’) announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 registering a notable increase of 262% in profit before tax i.e. Rs. 3.16 billion as compared to Rs. 0.87 billion for corresponding period of last year. Profit after tax closed at Rs.…

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) and Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) to collaborate for the promotion and adoption of latest/novel technologies, practices, and techniques for improving agricultural productivity and livelihood of rural communities. Both the institutions will jointly organize webinars, field days, seminars,…

The Economic Coordination Committee has approved technical supplementary grants worth over 912 million rupees. The approval to this effect was granted during a meeting of ECC that was held in Islamabad on Thursday with Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in the chair. The Committee approved technical…

Punjab government has set a target of cotton growing on four million acres of land during the current season. Spokesperson of Punjab Agriculture department told Radio Pakistan Multan representative that cotton sowing is in progress in Punjab. He said the farmers have been advised to sow only the registered and…

The All-Pakistan Central Union Pan-Cigarette Beverage Retailers has called the extraordinary increase in the Federal Excise Duty rate on cigarettes a threat to the survival of pan-cigarette retailers. The retailers have requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take notice of the matter and find a solution to the serious effects…

FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its financial results for Q1, 2023. The Company reported a revenue of PKR 22,651 million in the first quarter, showcasing 62% topline growth versus last year, driven by mix improvement, widening our distribution footprint, and volume growth in both, the Dairy-Based Products and the…

Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) leading a delegation called on H.E. Nicolas GALEY Ambassador of France and discussed with him matters for further improving bilateral trade and economic relations between Pakistan and France. Laurent Chopiton, Economic Counselor of France Embassy was also present on…

Eid shopping is gaining momentum across the country and a great rush of people is being witnessed in the outlets of readymade garments, bangles and sweets.  People from all walks of life, especially women and children are seen thronging the markets, shopping malls, business centers and makeshift stalls to purchase…

Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that Pakistan Railways can play a key role in the development of the economy and stressed that the government should focus on revival of railways to revive the economy. He said that the Pakistan Railways, once a much cheaper…

Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) leading a delegation, met with CDA Member Finance Syed Mazhar Hussain Shah and briefed him in detail about the need for development works in the markets. Member Engineering Syed Munawar Shah and Treasury Head Mian Tariq Latif were also…