NEW YORK (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan was making steady progress towards meeting the various targets and commitments under the IMF program, however, the impact of the recent floods on Pakistan’s economy must be factored into the IMF’s review. The prime minister, in a meeting with […]
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UNS:The Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2025) officially opened in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza.” This large-scale event, aimed at attracting foreign investment, brought together more than 800 delegates from 45 countries. Among the participants were high-ranking government officials, heads of leading international corporations, executives of investment banks, and prominent experts. The […]
Urumqi, China -UNS: President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese enterprises. The first MoU was signed between Loyang Modern Biotechnologies and the Government of Sindh, represented by Minister Nasir Shah. It focuses on modernising Pakistan’s livestock industry. The second MoU […]
Isamabad-UNS: Chairman of FPCCI’s Central Committee on Import & Export Trade, Tahir Rasheed, has said that steps must be taken to mitigate the impacts of flood damages by ensuring trade continuity, currency stability, and industrial survival. He stated that recurring floods are destroying the agricultural sector and infrastructure, disrupting supply […]
ISLAMABAD- APP:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally inaugurated Mashreq Digital Retail Bank in Pakistan, marking a significant step toward transforming the country’s banking landscape into a modern, paperless, and digital economy. Speaking at the launching ceremony, the prime minister congratulated Chairman Mashreq Bank, Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, for […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS:The federal government announced on Monday a Rs2.78 per litre increase in diesel price for the upcoming fortnight, starting from September 16. The revised prices are based on OGRA’s recommendations, inputs from the relevant ministry, and fluctuations in the international oil market. In a statement, the Finance Division said […]
KARACHI -UNS: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced keeping the policy rate unchanged at 11%. This marks the third straight MPC meeting where the central bank has extended a pause in monetary easing as policymakers weighed inflation risks from flood-hit crops […]
Shanghai -UNS: President Asif Ali Zardari today met Mr. Wu Lei, Chairman of Shanghai Electric, and later visited the company’s facilities in Shanghai. He was accompanied by First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla. The Chairman of Shanghai Electric […]
KARACHI-UNS:A delegation of APCAA & KCAA had meeting with Member Customs Shakeel Ahmed Shah and Chief Collector Wajid Ali in Karachi. The delegation led by Arshad Khurshid (Chairman APCAA) & Muhammad Aamir (President KCAA) discussed different issues related to Customs and others concerned departments.The main issues including staff shortage, licenses, […]
UNS: Uzbekistan and Pakistan continue to strengthen their friendly relations and expand cooperation across multiple sectors. In this process, transport and logistics, particularly air connectivity, play a crucial role. As part of efforts to deepen ties, enhance economic diplomacy, and boost tourism cooperation, Uzbekistan Airways is increasing the number of […]