Enabling business environment needed to unlock private sector’s potential on November 29, 2023A combination of sound policies, improved regulatory framework and enabling business environment will help unlock the private sector’s immense potential in order to boost the nation’s exports to $100 billion in next two years. This was stated by Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) chairman Shahzad Ali Malik (SI) while speaking to journalists on Tuesday. […]
NPak Energy, AKFED commission 1MW solar plant in Hunza on November 27, 2023 HUNZA: NPak Energy Limited, a subsidiary of the Industrial Promotion Services (IPS), the industrial and infrastructure development arm of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), commissioned a 1MW solar photovoltaic power plant (SPP) with 600 kWh Battery Storage in Hunza district of Gilgit Baltistan. This project sets a unique precedent as […]
Traders call for steps to boost remittances on November 6, 2023The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has said that foreign remittances flows are crucial which can support the country’s account balance amidst low volumes of foreign direct investment (FDI) and nominal growth of exports. He said that overseas Pakistanis living in Gulf should further be motivated to maintain an […]
Wars of past 40 years distracted Pakistan from path of progress: Masood on November 3, 2023WASHINGTON D.C.: “The wars of the past 40 years, though necessary at that time for peace and security, have left their scars and distracted Pakistan from its chosen path of economic progress,” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. “The dark shadows of that period are receding,” he continued. “One of our tasks is to […]
Health Minister inspects policlinic expansion project in Islamabad on November 2, 2023Federal Minister of Health Dr. Nadeem Jan Inspects Policlinic Expansion Project in G-11. The Health Minister was briefed by the relevant authorities about the project. The Minister said that the Poly Clinic expansion project consists of three hundred beds. This project will be completed in two years. There will be no compromise on quality, and […]
Aseefa Bhutto urges joint efforts against polio on October 24, 2023PPP leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has said that polio has been a threat to the future generations of Pakistan for over two decades. “The battle with Polio has been going on for too long, and we must all come together and save our children from this disease through regular vaccination. We must all work towards […]
Empowering culinary dreams with Foodpanda: A HomeChef’s tale on October 21, 2023In the heart of Karachi, a culinary dream comes to life, powered by the passion of Meraj Elahi and the innovative platform of foodpanda. Kimchi Girl, a fusion restaurant serving Korean, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisine, has become a remarkable success story since its inception in November 2022. Meraj’s journey as a HomeChef began with a […]
KP TB Control Program committed to eradicate disease on October 20, 2023As a part of its initiative towards preventing tuberculosis (TB) in Pakistan, Mercy Corps, in collaboration with TB Control Program Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Association for Community Development (ACD), and Greenstar Social Marketing (GSM), organized a one-day seminar titled ‘Advocacy and Awareness Seminar on TB Preventive Treatment (TPT)’. Mercy Corps and its implementing partners with the financial […]
NEPRA concludes hearing on K-Electric’s power acquisition programme on October 20, 2023NEPRA Thursday concluded a public hearing on K-Electric’s Power Acquisition Programme (PAP) for FY2024 to FY2030. The key objective of the Power Acquisition Programme is to develop a long-term capacity expansion plan for KE’s service territory and meet the energy demand in a reliable and sustainable manner, while maximizing the use of renewable and indigenous […]
Health Minister directs major reforms in Pakistan Nursing Council on October 19, 2023ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan has issued instructions to improve the performance of the Pakistan Nursing Council. The Health Minister directed establishment of a one-window cell for the registration of paramedics on urgent basis. Immediate steps should be taken for digitization of Nursing Council, said by the Minister Health while chairing a meeting. […]