Business
ADB upgrades Pakistan’s growth prospects to 3% in FY2025
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised Pakistan’s growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-25 upwards to 3.0%, compared to its previous projection of 2.8%…
Investment
Tech
Million Smiles, JazzCash bring Pakistan’s largest youth leadership bootcamp
ISLAMABAD: JazzCash and Million Smiles Private Ltd collaboratively organized “Eagles Nest,” Pakistan’s largest youth leadership boot camp. The event brought together over 125 young delegates representing…
Business
CCP hosts expert session on cartel screening and detection methods
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized an insightful capacity-building lecture on “Cartel Screening and Detection Methods” to explore cutting-edge techniques for identifying anti-competitive practices…
Health
Senate Sub-Committee directs PMDC to revoke the licenses of private medical colleges upon non-compliance
Islamabad: The Sub-Committee of Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services Regulations and Coordination,chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan,convened today to discuss the hefty fees…
Business
We Are Our Own Worst Enemy
By Shahid Sattar ISLAMABAD: Almost three years into Pakistan’s economic crisis, the illusion of stability in indicators like the exchange rate and inflation without a resurgence…
Business
SECP Seeks Feedback on Improvements in Takeover Regulations
Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a consultation paper to seek feedback on areas of improvement in the Listed Companies (Substantial…
Business
Global digital operator VEON Group invests $15mln in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The international digital company, VEON Group, has allocated $15 million to Pakistan’s telecom industry to drive a technological transformation, with backing from the Special Investment…
Energy
Power Tariff Reduction approved in Electricity Bills January 2025
Staff Report:The national electric power regulatory authority (Nepra) has reduced the power tariff up to Rs 0.75 per unit for the consumers of Power distribution companies…
Business
Federal Minister for Commerce Arrives in Korea to Strengthen Economic Ties
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan arrived in South Korea for a three-day official visit aimed at boosting bilateral economic relations and fostering trade…
Business
KSE-100 Drops 202 Points Amid Volatility
Staff Report: The KSE-100 Index closed at 116,053, showing a decline of 202 points, or 0.17%. The market saw significant volatility, with the index reaching a…
