CDA teams to visit markets after Eid to address issues of traders on April 17, 2023Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) leading a delegation, met with CDA Member Finance Syed Mazhar Hussain Shah and briefed him in detail about the need for development works in the markets. Member Engineering Syed Munawar Shah and Treasury Head Mian Tariq Latif were also present on the occasion. Ahsan […]
Smoking likely to go down after surge in cigarette prices on April 15, 2023ISLAMABAD: Majority of smokers in Pakistan are likely to quit or reduce smoking after the recent surge in prices of cigarettes. Capital Calling, a network of academic researchers and professionals, has stated that smokers prefer quitting or reducing smoking to changing brands or going for cheaper cigarettes. It said that the government should stand firm […]
China, Pakistan to work together for art preservation on April 15, 2023China, Pakistan will be working together for Art preservation through latest technology, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Friday. For centuries, artisans in Pakistan have been creating beautiful works of art in the form of stonecraft. However, with the passage of time and changing tastes, to preserve this valuable cultural heritage, Pakistan should further learn […]
Tobacco industry threatening govt with ‘fudged data’ on April 13, 2023ISLAMABAD: Health activists have urged the government to remain steadfast on its decision to double the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on Cigarettes. In a press release shared by Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), health activists shared that this decision can solve Pakistan’s financial dejection, provided that the government is […]
Over 210,000 people die every year due to smoking related diseases on April 12, 2023ISLAMABAD: Conservative estimates by public health experts suggest that over 210,000 people die in Pakistan of the diseases related to smoking every year. Capital Calling, a network of academic researchers, public health and development professionals states that reports have shown that at least 35 million adults walk into death trap of smoking and one-fifth of […]
Global Shaper, Islamabad Hub collaborating with social sectors on education on April 11, 2023ISLAMABAD: The Global Shaper Community—an initiative of the World Economic Forum—plays an important role in bringing about a positive change in the world, particularly with respect to societal issues. The Islamabad Hub of the Global Shapers community is currently active in various initiatives, their focus being the education of youth regarding various aspects of life […]
Implementimg track and trace system of tobacco industry essential on April 8, 2023“It is in the interest of tobacco industry that the Track and Trace system shall be implemented flawlessly to control counterfeiting and the Federal Excise Duty (FED) evasion in the country,” says Samera Irfan, the CEO of Khyber Tobacco Company. Irfan welcomed the recent announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to expedite Track and Trace […]
30pc of global population lacks essential health services on April 8, 202330% of the global population is not able to access essential health services. Almost two billion people are facing catastrophic or impoverishing health spending, with significant inequalities affecting those in the most vulnerable settings. Investments in education, skills and decent jobs for health need to be prioritized to meet the rapidly growing demand for health […]
MMBL partners with Rahim & Sons, K&S to provide affordable financing solutions for renewable energy on April 7, 2023Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has entered a strategic partnership with Rahim & Sons Enterprises, a leading integrated engineering service provider as well as K&S Solar Energy, a reputable alternative energy solutions provider. Through this alliance, MMBL strives to promote the accessibility and affordability of green energy for its customers and contribute to the growth […]
IHC orders security to Imran Khan as per law on April 7, 2023The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq on Thursday directed the government to provide security to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan as per the law. The directive came during the hearing of a plea seeking security for the PTI chief after the “threatening” remarks by Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah. The former premier […]