Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI, Mar 25 (APP):Five ships namely, MSC Bremen, MSC Lome-V, Bekforest, Paloma and Mackenzie, carrying Container, Canola Seed, Gas oil and Coal, berthed at Container Terminal, Grain Terminal, Oil Terminal and Bulk Terminal respectively on Sunday. Meanwhile three more ships, MSC Spring-III, Taxidiara and Shiva scheduled to load/offload Container, Cement and LPG also arrived at… Continue reading Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

Former MD NESPAK conferred Civil Award

LAHORE, Mar 25 (APP):Dr. Tahir Masood, former Managing Director NESPAK, has been conferred Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in the field of engineering by the President of Pakistan. According to NESPAK spokesman here on Monday, the investiture ceremony for the award was held on Pakistan Day, March 23, 2024, wherein Dr. Tahir Masood received the award from Punjab Governor… Continue reading Former MD NESPAK conferred Civil Award

Gold rates remain constant at Rs. 228,200 per tola

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed no change and was traded at Rs.228,200 on Monday in the local market. The price of 10 grams 24 karat gold and 10 gram 22 karat remained stagnant at Rs195,645 and Rs.179,341, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The price of per… Continue reading Gold rates remain constant at Rs. 228,200 per tola

KPT shipping movements report

KARACHI, Mar 25 (APP):Following were the Movements of Ships at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) during last 24hours, ending at 0700 hours on Monday. SHIPS BERTHED: Moonbeam   Talc Powder DM Dragon       Tanker EVA Tokyo      Tanker Ital Unica        Container Ship Hansa Europe   Container Ship CMA CGM Attila  Container Ship CMA… Continue reading KPT shipping movements report

Kerb currency market

KARACHI, Mar 25 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Exchange companies Association of Pakistan, here on Monday. F.C.                         BUYING        SELLING INTER BANK                   277.95     … Continue reading Kerb currency market

US, China, UK remain top destinations for Pakistani exports during Jul-Feb

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):The United States (US) remained the top export destination of Pakistani products during the first eight months of the current financial year 2023-24, followed by China and the United Kingdom (UK). Total exports to the US during July-February 2023-24 were recorded at US 3,626.141 million against the exports of US $ 4,046.337… Continue reading US, China, UK remain top destinations for Pakistani exports during Jul-Feb

CDNS accomplish Rs 1200 billion targets in fresh bond

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has attained a target of Rs 1200 billion in fresh bonds in the current fiscal year, from July 1 to March, 21. The CDNS surpassed the annual target and achieved the target of Rs 1.6 trillion in fresh bonds in the current fiscal year, the… Continue reading CDNS accomplish Rs 1200 billion targets in fresh bond

NBP Exchange Rates

KARACHI, Mar 25 (APP):Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Monday the following exchange rates. URRENCY SYMBOL TT Selling TT Buying U.S DOLLAR USD 278.60 278.10 EURO EUR            301.85  301.31 JAPANESE YEN JPY 1.8424  1.8391 BRITISH POUND GBP 351.25 350.62 SWISS FRANC CHF 310.38 309.83 CANADIAN DOLLAR… Continue reading NBP Exchange Rates

UNHCR Commissioner briefed on carpet sector

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Damla Bayuktaskin along with the delegation visited the office of Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) here Sunday. The Association’s Senior Vice Chairman Usman Ashraf, senior central leader Abdul Latif Malik, Riaz Ahmed, Major (R) Akhtar Nazir and… Continue reading UNHCR Commissioner briefed on carpet sector

Bikulon sees vast scope in Pakistan’s pharma, textile sectors

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):Head of Regional Development and Investment Attractive Department of National Investment Agency Kyrgyzstan Bikulon Damirbek said the pharmaceutical and textile sectors of Pakistan hold vast scope for bilateral trade with Kyrgyzstan, having a wide array of opportunities for economic cooperation between the two countries. He stated this while talking to a Pak trade delegation led… Continue reading Bikulon sees vast scope in Pakistan’s pharma, textile sectors

Call for using quality seeds, modern farming practices to ensure food security

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):Pakistan can harness its agricultural potential to ensure food security, economic prosperity, and sustainable development by promoting horizontal and vertical expansion through the adoption of high-quality seeds and modern farming practices. Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) Chairman Shahzad Ali Malik stated this while talking to a delegation of agricultural experts led by Prof Dr… Continue reading Call for using quality seeds, modern farming practices to ensure food security

Kate Somvongsiri spotlights U.S.-Pakistan Partnership, climate resilience in Sindh

KARACHI, Mar 23 (APP):U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Mission Director for Pakistan, Kate Somvongsiri, engaged with provincial leadership, government counterparts, and development partners to advance USAID’s longstanding commitment to improving lives and achieving shared development goals in Sindh during her visit to the city. Under the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework, USAID continues to collaborate… Continue reading Kate Somvongsiri spotlights U.S.-Pakistan Partnership, climate resilience in Sindh

FPCCI appoints Shahida Parveen as Convener KPK Regional Committee

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has appointed Mrs Shahida Parveen as Convener FPCCI’s Women Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Regional Standing Committee on Women Empowerment & Development for the year 2024-2025. The committee would represent Women Chamber Of Commerce & Industry, Peshawar Division, according to press statement received here. Shahida… Continue reading FPCCI appoints Shahida Parveen as Convener KPK Regional Committee

Qatar Fund keen to increase footprint in Pakistan’s power, housing sectors

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Khalifa bin Jassem Al-Kuwari here on Saturday showed his interest in increasing the footprint of the fund in Pakistan’s power generation and housing sectors. Both the countries would further enhance bilateral cooperation by initiating technical level discussions, according to press statement issued by Economic… Continue reading Qatar Fund keen to increase footprint in Pakistan’s power, housing sectors

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