October 2025
FTO resolved 57000 taxpayers complaints in 4 years with a proactive approach: Asif Mahmood Jah
KARACHI: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah, Wednesday, informed that the FTO Secretariat during his four-year tenure has resolved 57,000 complaints pertaining to taxpayers’ grievances, a remarkable achievement compared to the 37,000 cases collectively resolved over the last 21 years. “From small taxpayers to large corporate entities, we have ensured maximum relief and […]
Govt developing ‘National Olive Plan 2030’ to promote olive cultivation: Tanveer
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday said that the government is developing a National Olive Plan 2030, a policy framework focusing on research, investment, training and international cooperation to promote sustainable olive cultivation in Pakistan. The minister addressed the Pakistan Olive Summit 2.0, emphasizing that the olive sector […]
Rici Melion Enters a New Era of Luxury Menswear
ISLAMABAD: Italian luxury menswear house Rici Melion, renowned for its bespoke tailoring and craftsmanship, continues to expand its footprint across Pakistan. With the rapid growth of its ready-to-wear line, the brand marks yet another milestone in redefining modern luxury fashion. “This is a new dawn for Rici Melion – a vision of modernity infused with heritage,” […]
Pakistan and China Strengthen Academic Ties: PIDE and Xinjiang University Sign MoU to Boost Research and Innovation
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and Xinjiang University took a significant step to strengthen academic and research collaboration by organizing a Symposium and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony at Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China. The event marks an important milestone in fostering institutional cooperation, research partnerships, and people-to-people linkages between Pakistan and […]
PEC & NPO host two-day ISO 56000 innovation workshop in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), in collaboration with the National Productivity Organization (NPO), successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop, “Fostering Innovation Capabilities (ISO 56000 Innovation Management System and Standards),” at the PEC Headquarters, Islamabad. Facilitated by renowned international experts Dr. Eva Diedrichs and Mr. Claus Diedrichs, the program introduced global best practices for establishing […]
UN climate chief calls for stepping up climate action & finance ahead of COP30
UNITED NATIONS: UN Climate Change chief Simon Stiell has urged countries to deliver a rapid surge in climate finance ahead of COP30, warning that developing nations remain dangerously short of the resources needed to withstand worsening storms, floods and droughts. The head of the UNFCCC on Tuesday called for finance to “flow right now”, as […]
Business Community Pays the Most Taxes, Says RCCI President Usman Shaukat
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President, Usman Shaukat on Tuesday strongly rejected media reports suggesting that the salaried class contributes more taxes than exporters, wholesalers, and retailers, terming such claims misleading and based on incomplete information. He, in an exclusive talk, clarified that the business community remains the largest contributor to the […]
PM launches INSPIRE initiative to train 7200 professionals in semiconductor design, research
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched INSPIRE as Pakistan’s National Semiconductor Initiative, which he believed was a milestone in Pakistan’s transition toward a knowledge-based digital economy and also marked its entry into over $600 billion global semiconductor ecosystem. The prime minister, at a ceremony, kicked off the “Initiative to Nurture Semiconductor Professionals for […]
KATI welcomes $3 Billion Pakistan-Vietnam trade target
KARACHI, Oct 20 (APP): Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President, Muhammad Ikram Rajput, has welcomed the decision to enhance bilateral trade between Pakistan and Vietnam to $3 billion, calling it a promising step that will play a key role in boosting Pakistan’s industry and exports. In a statement, Rajput said that expanding trade […]
Pakistan’s exports to China maintain steady growth
BEIJING: Pakistan’s exports to China demonstrated resilient growth so far this year, concluding the first three quarters with a steady 1 percent year-on-year increase, according to the General Administration of Customs (GACC). The total export value reached $1.929 million in the first nine months of 2025, up from $1.91 million in the same period last […]