Punjab CM orders policy formulation to export buffalo meat and milk to China on March 29, 2024Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered policy formulation to export buffalo meat and milk to China. China imports US $17 billion worth of meat and US $2 billion worth of milk annually, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday. In a meeting on the Livestock Department, the CM reviewed the livestock related measures. The CM stressed that […]
S&P Global Pakistan Investing in Women to Accelerate Progress on March 28, 2024S&P Global Pakistan celebrated March 2024 as ‘Women’s History Month’, aligning with the United Nation’s International Women’s Day theme for 2024, ‘Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress’. In celebration of Women’s History Month, S&P Global has undertaken various activities in collaboration with its People Resource Group WINS (Women’s Initiative for Networking & Success). These initiatives aim […]
Mobilink Bank launches ‘Center of Excellence for Women’ at Arid University on March 28, 2024Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s financial inclusion with the launch of the country’s first “Center of Excellence for Women” in partnership with Arid Agriculture University, a leading agricultural institution in Pakistan, to advance financial education. In this joint endeavor, Mobilink Bank will serve as the exclusive financial […]
Prof Zaman for heeding IMF proposal for tobacco tax reforms on March 28, 2024The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended implementing a uniform tax structure on the tobacco industry to increase revenue. The report titled ‘Pakistan – Tax Policy Diagnostic and Reform Option’ emphasizes the need for single tier taxation on both foreign and domestic cigarette manufacturers in Pakistan. Furthermore, the report suggests that recent tax increases on […]
IMF report reveals decline in smoking after increase in prices of cigarettes on March 27, 2024The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that the consumption of cigarettes in Pakistan has witnessed a notable decline of 20-25 percent following a significant increase in prices or taxes on tobacco products. This revelation featured in Technical Assistance Report of the commission- Pakistan Tax Policy Diagnostic and Reform Options. The report was released in […]
PTC acknowledged as one of the highest taxpaying companies on March 27, 2024The Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) has been honoured by the Government of Pakistan for its exemplary contribution as one of the country’s highest taxpaying company. This recognition underscores PTC’s steadfast commitment to corporate responsibility and its significant role in driving economic growth in Pakistan. As one of the leading multinational’s operating in Pakistan, PTC […]
DRAP building inaugurated at PM Health Complex on March 27, 2024Federal Secretary Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & coordination Iftikhar Ali Shallwani officially inaugurated the upgraded Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) building located within the PM Health Complex in Chak Shahzad, Islamabad. The Secretary was warmly welcomed by CEO DRAP Mr. Asim Rauf along with other officials. During the briefing, Secretary Iftikhar Ali Shallwani […]
Pakistan’s Historic Lunar Mission With China’s Change’E 6 on March 25, 2024Institute of Space Technology (IST) faculty and students with collaboration of Pakistan National Space Agency SUPARCO, Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) and China’s Shanghai Jio Tong University has successfully designed and developed Lunar CubeSat named ICUBE-Qamar. ICUBE-Qamar orbiter carries two optical cameras to image lunar surface. Following successful qualification and testing, ICUBE-Qamar has now […]
Pride of Pakistan: RUDA CEO Imran Amin Spearheading the Ravi Eco-Revitalisation Plan on March 23, 2024In the heart of Punjab, Pakistan, the bustling metropolis of Lahore stands as a symbol of history, culture, and progress. However, as urbanization and population growth continue unabated, the city faces critical environmental challenges, such as diminishing water resources, escalating air pollution, and declining green spaces. But in the face of these issues, a beacon […]
Cleanliness campaign begins in Lahore on CM’s directive on March 22, 2024District Committee for Special Measures and MPA Chaudhry Hassaan Riaz has said that under the special initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the cleanliness campaign has been started across the district in which special attention will be given to cleanliness in all the tehsils. He said that the Chief Minister’s vision is to make […]