World Bank tells Government of Pakistan to bring Taxes on Cigarettes upto 0.4% of GDP
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 this…
Pakistani Stall Captivates Visitors at Dhaka International Charity Bazaar
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 and…
Finance Minister calls for global action to accelerate investment in SDGs
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 her…
Successful meeting of the team of Commissioner Punjab Revenue Authority Rawalpindi Tahir Majeed with RCCI team
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, along…
Mondelēz Pakistan Bags “Best Place to Work – Winner in Medium Scale Organization” in Pakistan Award & Runner-up for ‘Best Place to Work in the FMCG Industry’ category
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 “Best…
PSX shows bullish trend with increase of over 415 points during trading
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 inter-bank…
