Country’s economic growth linked to the success of business sector on June 9, 2024President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has said that resolving traders’ issues is of key importance for economic growth and that he will exhaust all options for the purpose of fostering the business friendly environment in the capital city. He said this while addressing a mammoth gathering of traders of Blue […]
National food security budget proposed to be increased by over Rs3bn on June 9, 2024The government has decided to significantly boost the development budget for the Ministry of National Food Security in the upcoming fiscal year, allocating an additional Rs3.71 billion. This increase will see the food security budget rise from Rs8.85 billion to Rs12.56 billion. The new budget allocation includes funds for both new and ongoing projects aimed […]
Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference in Quetta echoes call for peace on June 9, 2024Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference emphasizing peace and unity was held at two prominent universities in Quetta: BUITEMS and Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens’ University. Chaired by Qari Sadaqat Shah, the event gathered esteemed scholars, and religious leaders from across the country. The primary objective of the conference was to deliver a resounding message of peace. Over eighteen hundred […]
Pakistan, Portugal economic relations need to be boosted on June 8, 2024The Embassy of Portugal in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Sanober Institute, hosted a seminar on ‘Pakistan and Portugal Relations – Past Experiences, Vision for the Future” at the Serena Hotel Islamabad. The event was moderated by Executive Director of the Sanober Institute, and featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including Ambassador of Portugal Frederico […]
Indonesian embassy officials visit SCCI on June 7, 2024The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) extended a warm welcome to Chargé D’affaires Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma and First Secretary of Political Affairs Ferry J. Murdiansyah from the Indonesian Embassy in Pakistan. Their visit was aimed to bolster engagement with the Sialkot business community and explore avenues for enhanced trade collaboration between Pakistan and […]
Decarbonization of industrial sector imperative to drive growth amid CBAM regime on June 4, 2024The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) launched Pakistan’s Industrial Decarbonization Program (PIDP) during the Policy Dialogue on Just Energy Transition in Pakistan that was conducted under the auspice of SDPI’s Network for Clean Energy Transition (NCET). This significant dialogue brought together key stakeholders, including diplomatic missions, development partners, and public sector institutions, to discuss and […]
NEPRA approves major electricity price hike on June 2, 2024Amid rising inflation, electricity consumers in Pakistan are facing another financial blow as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a significant increase in electricity prices. The hike ranges from Rs1.90 to Rs3.28 per unit, adding to the financial burden of households and businesses alike. NEPRA has forwarded its decision to the government, […]
Missing wife of Vietnamese ambassador found on June 2, 2024The missing wife of the Vietnamese ambassador was found after four hours of a search operation. An Islamabad police spokesman said they traced Ambassador Nguyen Tien Phong’s wife after searching for four hours. He said seven teams were busy searching for the woman with the help of Safe City cameras and cellular technology. After locating […]
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah reaffirms equal rights for all citizens on June 2, 2024Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Mansoor Ali Shah of the Supreme Court of Pakistan declared that all citizens, irrespective of their religious beliefs, are entitled to equal rights as enshrined in the Constitution. Addressing a seminar regarding minorities’ rights in Lahore, Justice Shah underscored that minorities are not merely a statistical group but an essential […]
T20 WC: US ambassador wishes Pak cricket team best of luck on June 2, 2024The US ambassador in Pakistan has expressed his best wishes for the Pakistani cricket team that has landed in American for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin tomorrow. In a video message posted to the embassy’s social media accounts, the ambassador said the love of Pakistanis for cricket was worth appreciating. He further said […]