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Punjab shortlists 20 projects for global investment promotion

LAHORE, Sep 29 (APP): The Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) has shortlisted 20 proposals from a total of 86, submitted by various…

SBP Electric Vehicle Loans to Boost Sustainable Transport Nationwide

KARACHI — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a major financing scheme to promote sustainable mobility through SBP electric vehicle loans. This…

Pakistan’s trade with Central Asia, Afghanistan & Azerbaijan hits $2.41bn in FY25

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Central Asia trade surged to $2.41 billion in FY25, marking a sharp rise from $1.92 billion in the previous fiscal year.…

Pakistan, Russia in talks to launch pilot freight train

ISLAMABAD: Talks are currently underway to finalize the schedule for the Pakistan-Russia freight train, which will carry 16 containers of rice in its pilot…

FBR Organizes Tax Awareness Session at State Bank of Pakistan, Islamabad

Islamabad — September 26, 2025 The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) organized a comprehensive FBR tax awareness session at the Head Office of the…

FBR Removes Estimated Market Value Column from Tax Return Form 2025

Islamabad —  In a major relief for taxpayers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed the “Estimated Fair Market Value” column from the…

World Tourism Day: Hashoo Group Reimagines Hospitality for People, Planet, Prosperity

Islamabad, September 27, 2025 — Pakistan’s hospitality and tourism industry stands at the threshold of an extraordinary transformation. From the snow-clad peaks and serene…

NHA to complete Rs1.4 trillion development schemes this year

ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): The National Highway Authority (NHA) is poised to complete around 39 development projects worth over Rs 1,406.3 billion during the…

Wafi Energy Recycled Plastic Station Opens in Rawalpindi, Advancing Sustainable Innovation

Rawalpindi — In a bold step toward environmental innovation, Wafi Energy recycled plastic initiative reached a new milestone. The company inaugurated Pakistan’s second retail…

Colts Engineering Signs Agreement with Rawalpindi Gymkhana Club

Rawalpindi – Colts Engineering has officially signed an agreement with Rawalpindi Gymkhana Club for the Colts Engineering elevator installation project. As part of this…

Historic $4.29B Reform Boosts Pakistan’s Energy Stability

KARACHI: Pakistan has unveiled a landmark circular debt resolution plan worth Rs1.225 trillion ($4.29 billion) in the power sector. Consequently, the plan aims to…

Waste can support livelihoods, resilience through community ownership, Dr. Ejaz

Islamabad – The Institute of Urbanism (IoU) is advancing community-led waste management as a powerful tool for resilience and livelihood creation. At a recent…

Kaspersky empowers SMEs through cutting edge solutions against modern cyber threats

Islamabad: As cyber threats grow more complex and costly, mid-sized businesses face attacks that exploit legitimate tools and advanced tactics. Meanwhile, limited budgets and…

GAK Healthcare expands into Indonesia

ISLAMABAD: GAK HealthCare International on Wednesday launched a strategic expansion into Indonesia, a move expected to generate cross-border investments, enhance medical education, and showcase…

Federal govt approves major tax exemptions for GB: Leghari

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to provide economic relief, Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Wednesday announced Gilgit-Baltistan tax exemptions on…

KOICA, UN Women commit to gender equality through innovation

Lahore — KOICA and UN Women Pakistan, with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), organized a district-level session of its Digital Startup…