Internet services to be suspended today on September 22, 2024In preparation for the medical entrance tests, mobile and internet services will be suspended around examination centres in Punjab and Peshawar, following directives from the Interior Ministry and the respective provincial authorities. The Punjab government, upon recommendation from the Interior Ministry, has instructed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to suspend mobile and internet services within […]
Power Sector Reforms: DISCOs to tackle governance issues: Deputy PM on September 22, 2024Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar has chaired the meeting of the Chairpersons of the newly constituted Boards of Directors of the Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs). The meeting was also attended by Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari. The discussions focused on the critically required human resource by the DISCOs. The Chairpersons of […]
Gwadar Port set to handle 50% of country’s key imports on September 22, 2024Gwadar Port, once a small fishing village and now a major harbor developed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is poised to play a crucial role in Pakistan’s import strategy. According to a recent report, authorities have decided to route 50% of the country’s imports, including wheat, sugar, and fertilizers, through Gwadar Port. This development […]
Dewan Farooque Motors begins electric vehicle production on September 22, 2024Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) has initiated electric vehicle production at its assembly plant under the Engineering Development Board, with support from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). This move marks a significant development in Pakistan’s automotive sector. In June of this year, DFML signed a tool manufacturing agreement with Eco-Green Motors Limited for the […]
The Aga Khan Foundation, KFW Bank sign partnership agreement on September 16, 2024KFW Development Bank and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), in collaboration with Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP), have formalized their partnership to support entrepreneurial culture in Pakistan. The agreement, signed at the AKF office, marks the official launch of the “Start-up Pakistan” initiative. This groundbreaking project is expected to lead to improved job creation, […]
JI calls for end to irrational taxes, IPPs to revive economy on September 14, 2024Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeemur Rahman has said that the country is passing through a critical phase and we unitedly have to pull it out of this mess and turn it as per the dreams of its founders by frustrating the conspiracies of its enemies. Addressing a hugely attended ceremony entitled ‘ Economic Problems of Pakistan […]
Government’s revision of IPP agreements is laudable on September 9, 2024Former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Sunday that the business community applauds the government’s decision to revise the agreements with IPPs. He said that affordable power is necessary to provide relief to the masses and help restore distressed businesses. He added that the high […]
RCCI calls for 4% interest rate cut on September 9, 2024The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has urged the Government of Pakistan to lower interest rates by four percent. Saqib Rafiq, President RCCI in a statement said that the year-over-year (YOY) inflation in August 2024 was 9.6 percent as opposed to 27.4 percent in August 2023. Also, the rating agency, Moody’s has recently […]
Sexual Abuse cases surge in Afghan Commissionerate on August 24, 2024Daily scandals continue to emerge from the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with incidents of sexual harassment and physical and mental abuse against employees being the most prominent. Despite the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar dismissing senior officials for proven charges of sexual harassment and imposing heavy fines, the situation remains dire. According to […]
Sexual Abuse cases surge in Afghan Commissionerate on August 24, 2024Daily scandals continue to emerge from the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with incidents of sexual harassment and physical and mental abuse against employees being the most prominent. Despite the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar dismissing senior officials for proven charges of sexual harassment and imposing heavy fines, the situation remains dire. According to […]