Martin Dow Limited earns A+ rating from PACRA, outlook stable
Karachi — Martin Dow Limited (MDL) has been assigned an upgraded credit rating of A+ (Long Term) and A1 (Short Term) with a Stable Outlook by The Pakistan…
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Direct Flights to Kazakhstan & 2-Year Visa in 24 Hrs
Islamabad – In a key development for Pak-Kazik Trade, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan. The…
Innovation in action: State-of-the-art metal testing lab at Sahiwal Coal Power Plant
SAHIWAL: The Sahiwal Power Plant Quality systems are more than operational protocols—they are the foundation of safe, reliable, and efficient power generation at the…
New iPhone launch once again ignites scam campaigns worldwide
Islamabad: iPhone 17 preorder scam tactics are surging as Apple opens preorders for its latest device. In Islamabad, Kaspersky has detected a wave of…
22 million people get financial support through PPAF in 2024-25
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has supported over 22 million people in 2024-25 through its three financial assistance programs.…
Key changes proposed to barter trade mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan and Russia
ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Commerce has proposed sweeping amendments to Pakistan’s Barter Trade Mechanism (SRO 642(I)/2023) to facilitate non-cash trade with Iran, Afghanistan,…
Record 98.46pc of PSDP funds utilized in FY2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan achieved a record PSDP fund utilization of 98.46 percent in the fiscal year 2024-25. The government spent Rs1.076 trillion out of the…
NSPP Lahore Launches PFM-VII Workshop to Enhance Budgeting and Governance Skills
LAHORE: The Executive Development Institute (EDI) of the National School of Public Policy (NSPP), Lahore, conducted the 7th series of the Two-Day Public Financial…
Chinese companies join hands with PEC under CPEC for Pakistani engineers training and capacity building
The PEC engineering training program has entered a new phase with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement involves the Pakistan…
ZTBL join Hands with Agricultural Services Providers for small Farmers’ Prosperity
Islamabad — The Government of Pakistan has launched the “National Subsistence Farmers Support Scheme” to uplift marginalized growers. Under this program, ZTBL is working…
Meeting between FBR and representatives of Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) and Pakistan Business Council (PBC)
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) presented its transformation plan to representatives of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI)…
KP food minister asks Punjab government to lift wheat, flour supply curbs
By Junaid Toru Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Minister Zahir Shah Toru on Tuesday urged the Punjab government to lift its ban on inter-provincial wheat…
Vegetable Prices Skyrocket in Pind Dadan Khan
By Mushtaq Raza Vegetable prices in Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil and nearby areas have soared, pushing basic food items beyond the reach of the…
New direct flight routes planned between Pakistan, China
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to expand China-Pakistan flights, launching new direct routes and increasing the number of existing flights. This initiative will…
Chinese, German, Canadian firms investing in Faisalabad, Sheikhupura SEZs
Pakistan’s special economic zones (SEZs) are beginning to attract diversified foreign participation, with firms from China, Germany and Canada entering into joint ventures with…
Huawei takes center stage in Pakistan-China IT collaboration
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have signed nine Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen cooperation in the field of information technology during the second Pakistan-China…
Govt to offer subsidies, tax incentives to boost AI integration in industry
ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP): The government is preparing to introduce financial incentives, including subsidies and tax exemptions, to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and…