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PSX collaborates with London Stock Exchange Group on ESG

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP):In a landmark development, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has signed a collaborative understanding with LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Under this mutual understanding, both companies will work to develop a suite of standardized ESG data tools that can be used by PSX listed companies for their… Continue reading PSX collaborates with London Stock Exchange Group on ESG

Gold rates dip by Rs.3,500 per tola to Rs.248,700

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP):The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.3,500 and was sold at Rs.248,700 on Monday compared to its sale at Rs.252,200 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs.3,021 to Rs.213,220 from Rs.216,221 whereas the prices of 10 gram 22… Continue reading Gold rates dip by Rs.3,500 per tola to Rs.248,700

PCMEA presents 14-point recommendations to enhance exports

LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP):Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Senior Vice Chairman Usman Asharf has forwarded a 14-point recommendations to the Ministry of Commerce, and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to enhance exports and solve the problems by the carpet manufacturers. Usman Asharf  told media here Sunday that Pakistan’s traditional competitor is giving… Continue reading PCMEA presents 14-point recommendations to enhance exports

SAARC Chamber urges Afghan Taliban to fulfill their Doha pledges

LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP): The SAARC Chamber has called upon the Afghan Taliban to fulfill their commitment, made in Doha, which was aimed at promoting peace in the region, particularly between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and preventing the Afghan soil from being used against Pakistan. Talking to a delegation of traders, led by Muslim Khan Buneri… Continue reading SAARC Chamber urges Afghan Taliban to fulfill their Doha pledges

PFC to participate in 5-day Canton Fair China

ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): A delegation of the Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) will participate in 135th 5-day Canton Fair China commencing from April 23 aiming to explore export markets and foster bilateral trade relations. Chairing council board of directors meeting, PFC Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq said this strategic move underscores Pakistan’s commitment to… Continue reading PFC to participate in 5-day Canton Fair China

PHEC offers expertise to Kyrgyzstan to modernize education system

ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): Honorary Consul Kyrgyzstan Meher Kashif Younis on Sunday said Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has offered its expertise to Kyrgyzstan for developing their existing educational disciplines on modern scientific lines at par with international standards to meet global challenges. Talking to a delegation of industrialists at Kyrgyzstan Consulate, he said that… Continue reading PHEC offers expertise to Kyrgyzstan to modernize education system

Finance Minister met to representatives of S-P Global, Fitch Ratings

ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with the representatives of S&P Global and Fitch Ratings on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. During the meetings, he highlighted positive indicators of the country on the back of the Standby Arrangement (SBA) signed with… Continue reading Finance Minister met to representatives of S-P Global, Fitch Ratings

Finance Minister address concerns of rating agencies on external side

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday addressed concerns of the rating agencies on external side, inflation, primary balance and interest rate regime. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with representatives of S&P Global and Fitch Ratings, said a press release issued here. The minister… Continue reading Finance Minister address concerns of rating agencies on external side

NPO’s four day wksp on gemstones to hold in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP): The National Productivity organization (NPO) Pakistan in collaboration with Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Japan, will organize a four days international workshop on value addition of gemstones products for compliance with international standards and enhance the productivity in APO, Japan member states from 22 April at Islamabad. The said workshop is expected… Continue reading NPO’s four day wksp on gemstones to hold in Islamabad

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