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Islamabad: Systems Limited humbly announced another winning moment. The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) awarded Systems Limited with the President IT Award. The LCCI IT Awards were held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad, and aims to appreciate the efforts of Pakistan’s information technology companies and their contributions towards the well-being of Pakistan’s economy. LCCI recognized …
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Karachi: The writer is a development practitioner, currently working with Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA) to ensure universal secondary education in the country. “There are 22.8 million children out of schools in Pakistan”. We have been repeatedly hearing this statement on the dismal Pakistani education statistics for the better half of the last decade. With …
Karachi: A delegation of Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited (CCI Pakistan), GM Ahmet Kursad Ertin met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan and announced an investment of USD 50 million for a Greenfield project the company plans to set up in Haripur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). This will be CCI’s 7th production facility in the country. …
Karachi: The Federal Government has announced the budget stating that it would support the farmers by providing pesticides, fertilizers and agricultural machinery with a view to modernize and uplift the agriculture sector. All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable exporters importers and merchant association Patron-In-Chief Waheed Ahmed said in his statement that the GoP has acknowledged that …
Lahore: Haleeb Foods Limited the pioneer dairy and beverages processor in Pakistan has partnered with SOS Village yet again, on the occasion of World Milk Day 2021. This initiative is part of Haleeb Foods Health and Wellness awareness agenda. With the objective of ensuring sustainable CSR, milk supply equivalent to a month’s requirement were delivered …
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The national power regulator has stepped in as tempers flared across the country over protracted power disruptions in hot conditions, despite official promises of surplus electricity. Previously, the country’s persistent power problem provoked summer protests – sometimes with deadly repercussions – but the existing administration claims to have resolved the shortages by establishing many power …
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Following a testing phase, the chief of global airline organisation IATA announced on Thursday that a digital travel pass for Covid-19 test results and vaccination certificates will go live in the coming weeks. According to the International Air Transport Association, the ‘Travel Pass’ app will be available in a matter of weeks. However, IATA claims …
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According to an official statement published by Inter Services Public Relations, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday commended the contribution of the business sector in Pakistan’s economic development and reiterated the army’s full support (ISPR). Members of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) met with the …
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President Joe Biden rescinded executive orders issued by his predecessor, Donald Trump, that sought to bar Chinese-owned smartphone apps TikTok and WeChat due to national security fears sources said. Instead of banning the popular apps, the Biden administration would conduct a “criteria-based decision process and rigorous, evidence-based study to address the vulnerabilities” posed by internet …
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Alizeh Shah, a TikTok sensation, recently shaved off her lengthy locks in favour of a short and entertaining hairstyle. Trolls were ready to lob harsh remarks at the actor as soon as she posted her picture on Instagram to show off her new hair, as expected. An Instagram user linked Alizeh’s new style to members …
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Hamid Mir, a prominent TV presenter and journalist, apologised on Wednesday for his contentious remarks on the Pakistan Army during a protest outside the National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad. The journalist stated that protests outside the NPC on May 28 were against attacks on journalists in a joint statement issued by the committee formed …
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Karachi: Careem, the Super App for the greater Middle East and Pakistan and Total PARCO Pakistan Limited (TPPL), signed an agreement to provide its Captains with TPPL’s mobility-related solutions at special discounts. Through this partnership, Careem Captains receive a flat discount on purchase of TPPL’s fuels, lubricants and other services like car wash, oil change …
Islamabad: In the coming fiscal year, the government intends to borrow roughly $16 billion in gross foreign loans to cover maturing external public debt and finance the budget deficit. According to Ministry of Finance sources, the expected $15.7 billion borrowings in fiscal year 2021-22 are roughly 10% higher than this year’s revised estimates of foreign …
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International media has been revealed details claiming to reveal how little income tax US wealthy pay including Jeff Bezos. According to ProPublica, it has recorded the tax returns of some of the uber-rich people in US including Jeff Bezos who paid no tax back in 2007 while, Elon Musk who paid not a single penny …
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Karachi: KE CEO Mr. Moonis Alvi expressed sincere gratitude to Minister for Energy, Hammad Azhar, for his vision & commitment to people of Karachi and especially for timely and kind intervention to address power situation challenges in the city. The Minister also acknowledged prompt payment by KE for additional power. The Minister was apprised by …
Karachi: The International Maritime Organization (IMO)has certified Byco’s Oill Spill Response (OSR) team for achieving Level II & III professional training and certification. Byco is the only Pakistani oil company having a dedicated Oil Spill Response team capable of managing oil spills, whose members are IMO certified. Mr. Azfar Saeed Baig, Vice President, Byco Petroleum …
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Islamabad: In the presence of Mr. Malik Amin Aslam, Prime Minister’s special assistant on Climate Change unveiled a first of its kind Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) for plastics at the Jinnah Super Market, Islamabad. The machine makes it convenient and rewarding for people to recycle on the go. Plastic bottles of any brand can use …
Karachi: Patron-in-Chief Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) SM Muneer and President Saleem-uz-Zaman praises the appointment of Senior Vice President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) the Karachi Division, Mehmood Moulvi as Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Maritime Affairs. Welcoming the move, they said that Mehmood Moulvi is a beloved personality of the industrial …
Karachi: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Patron-in-Chief SM Muneer and President Saleem-uz-Zaman welcomed the announcement of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s youth employment program, saying it was an important initiative in reducing unemployment in the country. SM Muneer said that due to Corona epidemic, global unemployment including Pakistan has increased. However, timely measures taken …
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Karachi – Taha Dilam: Recognizing Karachi’s industries as the backbone of the nation’s economy, KE reiterated its commitment to the prosperity of the city and assured its customers that it is working untiringly towards the vision of a thriving metropolis. This commitment is underpinned by the investment of over PKR 375 billion since the company’s …
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Karachi: Spokesperson of Sindh Government and Advisor for Law, Environment & Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that everyone should cooperate with the government to stop the spread of corona virus as it is not possible to control the corona virus without the cooperation of the people. He expressed these views while addressing the …
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Karachi: All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association (PFVA) has announced mango export target as 150000 metric tons for the current mango season which would fetch valuable foreign exchange of USD 127.5 million once the target is attained. The Patron-in-Chief stated that last year the export target of mango was set as …
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Islamabad: Delegation of Pakistan Tea Association led by Chairman Aman Paracha meets Prime Minister’s Advisor on Commerce and Trade Abdul Razzak Dawood in Islamabad with the patronage of FPCCI. Chairman Tea Association Aman Paracha highlighted various ambiguities & anomalies in the Custom duties during the meeting. He further added that if these anomalies get eliminated …
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