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FPCCI, business bodies welcome direct link with Kazakhstan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP): The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and other business bodies on Friday welcomed commencing of direct air link between Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Saturday as it would help enhance bilateral economic cooperation. It would prove to be a milestone in forging mutual business and economic integration with… Continue reading FPCCI, business bodies welcome direct link with Kazakhstan

PSX gains 28 points

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP): The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 28.46 points on Friday, a slight positive change of 0.06 percent, closing at 44,207.31 points against 44,178.85 points the previous trading day. A total of 247,993,312 shares were traded during the day as compared to 297,822,139 shares the previous day, whereas the… Continue reading PSX gains 28 points

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Ahsan Iqbal inaugurates 200kv solar PV system

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal on Friday inaugurated the installation of a 200kv solar PV system at the ministry to promote environment-friendly electricity. The ceremony was held at the Ministry’s auditorium which was attended by the Secretary, Ministry of Planning Syed Zafar Ali Shah, Additional Secretary… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal inaugurates 200kv solar PV system

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WB approves $46 mln for KPK’s child healthcare services

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):The World (WB) has approved $46 million to help increase access to child healthcare services and enhance citizen-centered service delivery in selected districts of khyber pakhtunkhwa province. The WB’s Board of Executive Directors approved the financing under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Citizen Centered Service Delivery Project. According to WB press statement, the project… Continue reading WB approves $46 mln for KPK’s child healthcare services

Dar seeks early legislation for quick resumption of PIA flights to USA, UK

ISLAMABAD, Jul 06 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Thursday instructed the relevant authorities to bring forward appropriate legislation as soon as possible to ensure quick resumption of PIA flights to United States of America (USA) and United Kingdom (UK). The minister was chairing a meeting on matters… Continue reading Dar seeks early legislation for quick resumption of PIA flights to USA, UK

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PSX turns around to bullish trend, gains 626 points

ISLAMABAD, Jul 06 (APP): The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around to bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 626.01 points, a positive change of 1.44 percent, closing at 44,178.85 points against 43,552.84 points the previous trading day. A total of 297,822,139 shares were traded during the day as compared to 351,181,910 shares the… Continue reading PSX turns around to bullish trend, gains 626 points

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Ahsan Iqbal to attend 12th JCC to mark 10-year celebrations of CPEC

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, chargée d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad Ms Pang Chunxue, and Federal Ministers cutting a cake marking the 10th anniversary of the signing of the agreement for CPEC. Islamabad, July 5, 2023

Ahsan Iqbal to attend 12th JCC to mark 10-year celebrations of CPEC

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Govt prioritize for export-led growth in country: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that introducing Pakistan as an export-led country in the world is the first priority of the present government. The Minister said that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is significant in any economy and Pakistan is currently an attractive country… Continue reading Govt prioritize for export-led growth in country: Ahsan Iqbal

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PSX witnessed mixed trend in trading

ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP):The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed mixed trend in trading on Wednesday, losing just 4 points, a nominal change of 0.01 percent, closing at 43,552.84 points against 43,557.02 points the previous trading day. A total of 351,181,910 shares were traded during the day as compared to 419,302,491 shares the… Continue reading PSX witnessed mixed trend in trading

Progress on CPEC restored within year: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP):Federal Minister Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal said here on Wednesday that progress on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been put back at a position wherefrom the project would become a game-changer for regional development. Addressing a ceremony here to mark a decade of the signing of… Continue reading Progress on CPEC restored within year: Ahsan Iqbal

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