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SACM directs making technical institutes as skill imparting centres

PESHAWAR, Apr 23 (APP): Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Technical Education, Industries and Commerce, Abdul Karim Tordhir has directed that besides sustainable development and financial self-reliance of the technical education sector, also making the technical education institutions as skills imparting centres. He said that beside practical training, the workshops and… Continue reading SACM directs making technical institutes as skill imparting centres

Rupee sheds 04 paisa against dollar

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Pakistani Rupee on Tuesday depreciated by 04 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.37 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 278.33. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood… Continue reading Rupee sheds 04 paisa against dollar

Consumer Confidence increases by 1.9 points in March

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) improved by 1.9 points to 33.6 points on month-on-month basis during the month of March 2024 over the previous month (February 2024), according to consumer confidence survey report released by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Likewise, the Current Economic Conditions (CEC) index improved by 2.9 points… Continue reading Consumer Confidence increases by 1.9 points in March

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI, Apr 23 (APP):Shipping activity was report at the port where four ships namely, MSC Rikku, Seacon Yokohama, Khairpur and Navigator Vega scheduled to load/offload Container, Rice, Mogas and Chemicals, berthed at Container Terminal, Grain Terminal, Oil Terminal and Engro Terminal respectively on Monday. Meanwhile two more ships, Express Salween and Lokojo with Containers and… Continue reading Shipping activity at Port Qasim

Gold rates further decline by Rs.7,800 per tola to Rs.240,900

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP):The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased further by Rs.7,800 and was sold at Rs.240,900 on Tuesday compared to its sale at Rs.248,700  on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs.6,687 to Rs.206,533 from Rs. 213,220 whereas the prices of 10… Continue reading Gold rates further decline by Rs.7,800 per tola to Rs.240,900

Economy on right path, govt committed to accelerate growth: Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said here on Tuesday that the economy was steadily advancing in the right direction, underlining the government’s steadfast commitment to accelerate momentum towards achieving both economic growth and comprehensive social development. In his address at the 7th edition of the Leaders in Islamabad… Continue reading Economy on right path, govt committed to accelerate growth: Finance Minister

Finance Minister advocates collaboration to boost Investment into Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb met the members of Pakistan Business Council United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday in Dubai and emphasized the importance of collaboration among industry leaders, government agencies, financial institutions, and local stakeholders. Such partnerships are vital for facilitating trade and encouraging investment flows into… Continue reading Finance Minister advocates collaboration to boost Investment into Pakistan

Chairman FBR holds E-Kachehri

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP):Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana held E-Kachehri at FBR Headquarters on Monday to listen to the issues of taxpayers and provide prompt assistance. The E-Kachehri provides a platform to taxpayers to appraise their concerns directly to Chairman FBR and also give their suggestions regarding tax-related issues and… Continue reading Chairman FBR holds E-Kachehri

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