SAARC Chambers ex-president calls for boosting trade with Afghanistan By: APP on November 11, 2024SAARC Chambers of Commerce and Industry former president Iftikhar Ali Malik has stressed the need for unlocking potential of regional economic cooperation and integration to boost trade among regional countries, especially with Afghanistan at this critical juncture. In a statement issued here on Sunday, he said intra-regional trade in South Asia is less than one […]
South Punjab coordinator gets 60-day ultimatum from FTO By: APP on November 11, 2024Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has on Sunday directed the newly appointed coordinator for South Punjab Saif Ur Rehman to actively engage with the business community of the region for creating awareness for prompt redressal of the genuine tax related grievances in a record time within 60 days. He emphasized the importance […]
PFC to participate in Lisbon Global Expo: CEO By: APP on November 11, 2024Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mian Kashif Ashfaq has said that the council would participate in the four-day Lisbon Global Expo, starting on November 11 in Lisbon, Portugal. Chairing a board of directors meeting here on Sunday, he said the prestigious event would gather industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from around the […]
Qatar, KSA announce substantial investments in Pakistan By: inp on November 11, 2024Qatar and Saudi Arabia have announced substantial investments across various sectors in Pakistan. With the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, a stable and attractive environment for investment has been established in the country. The agreements and memoranda of understanding signed with Saudi Arabia and Qatar clearly demonstrate the confidence that foreign investors have […]
FAO backs sustainable farming to strengthen food security in Pakistan: Country Rep By: APP on November 10, 2024As Pakistan faces mounting challenges in food security, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is stepping up to support local governments with initiatives focused on sustainable agriculture. FAO Country Representative Florence Rolle in an exclusive interview with APP said, through a range of programs, FAO aims to boost productivity, improve nutrition, […]
Hyundai cuts prices by up to Rs800,000 in Pakistan amid rising competition By: News Desk on November 10, 2024Hyundai-Nishat Motors has slashed the prices of its vehicles in the range of Rs200,000-800,000 in its Tuscon and SANTA FE Hybrid series. The price of SANTA FE Hybrid AWD Signature has been reduced by Rs800,000 to Rs13.899 million from Rs14.699 million. Whereas, the SANTA FE Hybrid FWD Smart will be selling at Rs12.49 million after […]
Gold prices remain stagnant at Ra.278,800 per tola By: APP on November 10, 2024The price of 24 karat per tola gold remained unchanged at Rs.278,800 on Saturday, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold and 10 gram 22 karat gold also remained unchanged at Rs.239,026 and Rs.219,107 respectively. Likewise, the price of per tola and ten gram silver remained […]
Pakistan launches ‘Climaventures’: A $50m push for climate innovation, investment on November 10, 2024Pakistan took a significant step toward climate resilience and innovation with the launch of Climaventures, a pioneering initiative led by the National Rural Support Programme (NRSP). Unveiled in Islamabad, this groundbreaking $50 million project is designed to attract private investment in climate ventures, marking the first of its kind in Pakistan. The event drew a […]
Chinese wisdom in carbon finance shared for closer South-South cooperation By: Agencies on November 10, 2024China experience and resource in climate change finance and investment were shared with 21 officials and professionals from 13 countries including Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, Laos, Cambodia and Honduras at the Belt and Road Capacity-building Seminar on Financing Mechanisms and Carbon Finance. The seminar hosted by the Department of Climate Change of the Chinese Ministry of […]
FRIA asks govt to raise tax base to strengthen tax-to-GDP ratio By: Agencies on November 10, 2024The Ferozepur Road Industrial Association (FRIA) has advocated the need for raising the country’s tax base so that tax-to-GDP ratio improves from current poor level. FRIA senior vice chairman Shehbaz Aslam urged the trade officers to explore opportunities to diversify exports of goods and services in their respective areas, asking them to meet the challenges […]