ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP):The National Productivity Organization (NPO) launched mass awareness campaigns involving general people and targeted groups aimed at identifying and analyzing productivity gaps to achieve competitiveness in national economy. The session was organized by the NPO in collaboration with Private Education Institutes Regulatory Authority (PEIRA) at Headstart School here on Wednesday. President Islamabad… Continue reading NPO launches awareness campaign to achieve competitiveness in national economy
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Ayaz hails role of UN for global peace, prosperity
Ayaz hails role of UN for global peace, prosperity
LCCI delegation leaves for UK to attend exhibition
LAHORE, Jun 01 (APP):The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is holding a mega exhibition ‘Zouq-e-Hunar -II’ in collaboration with Rawayat Lifestyle, in London. LCCI Senior Vice President Mian Rehman Aziz Chan, Vice President Haris Ateeq and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rawayat Lifestyle Adnan Ansari told the media here at LCCI on Wednesday that… Continue reading LCCI delegation leaves for UK to attend exhibition
OGDCL carries out 1,426 Line-km 2D, 120 Sq-KM 3D surveys
ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP):Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has carried out 1,426 Line-km 2D and 120 Square-KM 3D surveys in its various operational areas during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. “The acquired seismic data represents 74% and 15% of total 2D and 3D seismic data acquisition in the country… Continue reading OGDCL carries out 1,426 Line-km 2D, 120 Sq-KM 3D surveys
PBF for effective economic measures in upcoming federal budget
LAHORE, Jun 01 (APP):Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) suggested the government to take effective economic measures including single digit policy rate in the coming federal budget to encourage business activities in the country. Sharing the Forum’s proposals for upcoming federal budget 2022-23 with media men here Wednesday, PBF President Mian Usman Zulfiqar stressed the need for… Continue reading PBF for effective economic measures in upcoming federal budget
SECP registers 1,906 new companies in May 2022
ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP):The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 1,906 new companies in May 2022, raising the total number of registered companies to 169,919. This shows an increase of 19% as compared to corresponding period last year.Total capitalization (paid-up-capital) with regard to newly incorporated companies for the current month stood at Rs3.5… Continue reading SECP registers 1,906 new companies in May 2022
Miftah assures support to telecom sector for boosting IT exports
Miftah assures support to telecom sector for boosting IT exports
Ahsan Iqbal urges business community to focus on boosting exports
Ahsan Iqbal urges business community to focus on boosting exports
PCI, SDPI launch ‘Green CPEC Alliance’ for greener, eco-friendly CPEC
ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP):Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), in collaboration with Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), hosted the launch event and the inception meeting of the first-of-its-kind “Green China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Alliance”. The goal of the establishment of the Green CPEC Alliance with members from both countries’ governments, investors, as well as civil society, and… Continue reading PCI, SDPI launch ‘Green CPEC Alliance’ for greener, eco-friendly CPEC
Pakistan’s development linked to good relations with four strategic partners: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said Pakistan’s economic development was linked with good relations with its four strategic partners including US, Europe, Gulf States, and China. “If we want to see our country developing fast, we will have to maintain good relations with these countries,” Ahsan Iqbal said while… Continue reading Pakistan’s development linked to good relations with four strategic partners: Ahsan
Revenue collection surges by 28.4% to Rs. 5.3 trillion in 11 months: FBR
Revenue collection surges by 28.4% to Rs. 5.3 trillion in 11 months: FBR
Revenues grow by 28.4% to Rs5.3 trillion in 11 months
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (APP): The revenue collection by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) witnessed growth of 28.4 percent during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year, FBR reported Tuesday. According to provisional figures released by the board, the net revenue collection grew to Rs.… Continue reading Revenues grow by 28.4% to Rs5.3 trillion in 11 months
WIFF-22 ends on asserting promotion of Islamic values for Islamic economy
KARACHI, May 31 (APP):Speakers Tuesday on the concluding day of World Islamic Finance Forum (WIFF-2022) emphasized on promoting Islamic social values for conversion of conventional finance system and the economy to a true Islamic ones, along with making required legislation, coming with revised financial policies and restructuring of financial institutions. The forum was organized by… Continue reading WIFF-22 ends on asserting promotion of Islamic values for Islamic economy
Gov’t keeps petroleum prices unchanged
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (APP): The government on Tuesday decided to keep the prices of petroleum products unchanged with an aim to provide relief to the consumers, despite revenue losses due to rising petroleum prices globally. “With a view to provide maximum relief to the consumers, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has directed that… Continue reading Gov’t keeps petroleum prices unchanged
Business leaders, diplomats call for active role of women in economic activity
ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP):Business leaders and diplomats Tuesday laid stress on the role of women for the social, economic, and political development and called on the authorities concerned to take necessary measures for empowering women, especially those residing in the rural areas of the country. They were speaking at a conference organized by Faisalabad Women’s… Continue reading Business leaders, diplomats call for active role of women in economic activity
USC slashes prices of edible items as per PM’s relief package
USC slashes prices of edible items as per PM’s relief package
Gwadar Port development imperative for regional progress: Miftah
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31(APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail here on Tuesday termed the development of Gwadar Port and Gwadar Free Zone area as important node of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), having huge potential for economic development and progress of the region. The minister was talking to Chairman China Overseas Ports Holding… Continue reading Gwadar Port development imperative for regional progress: Miftah
No shortage of flour, ghee, sugar at USC outlets
No shortage of flour, ghee, sugar at USC outlets
PM Turkey visit significant to cement bilateral ties: SAARC President
PM Turkey visit significant to cement bilateral ties: SAARC President
Macroeconomic stability is top priority of PML-N Government: Miftah Ismail
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail Monday said that his government’s top priority is macroeconomic stability and the focus is on to ensure financial discipline through effective and welfare policies to achieve the economic growth level. According to the press release, he was attending a meeting with delegation of… Continue reading Macroeconomic stability is top priority of PML-N Government: Miftah Ismail