December 2025
PSIB launch a milestone in economic reforms, human capital development: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday termed the launch of Pakistan’s first private-capital-funded Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB) as a major milestone in the country’s economic reforms agenda and human capital development strategy.Addressing a signing ceremony of financing documents under the Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB), launched […]
CCP draws line on deceptive marketing in 2025
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) strengthened enforcement against deceptive marketing across real estate, consumer goods, automobiles, education, cosmetics, and agricultural machinery to protect consumers and promote fair competition. In the real estate sector, the CCP initiated a major inquiry into misleading advertisements by housing societies and developers. Based on intelligence from […]
Saibaan-e-Pakistan: Ahsan calls for greater national unity, interfaith harmony
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that Saibaan-e- Pakistan represents a national narrative aimed at promoting interfaith harmony, social cohesion and peaceful coexistence, stressing that without peace and harmony, sustainable development is not possible. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Saibaan-e-Pakistan, a national narrative for interfaith […]
Pakistan set for first Panda Bond as Sino-Pak ties enter new phase: FinMin Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan is preparing for its first-ever issuance of a Panda Bond in China’s capital market, calling it a major step in strengthening financial and economic ties between the two countries. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), the […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Dec 30 (APP):Following were the opening rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Tuesday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE (Inter […]
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Dec 30 (APP):Shipping activity was report at the port where six ships, MSC Veracruz, Albert-P, Paccha, YC Daisy, Horizon-1 and Hui Doung-36 carrying Container, Gas ol, Chemicals, LPG and Coal, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, FOTCO oil Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal, Sui Southern Gas Terminal and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal respectively. Meanwhile four […]
LCCI wants level playing field on tax-free imports via Sost Border
LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol here Monday called for a comprehensive, consultative and nationally harmonized approach to import tax exemptions, following the Federal Board of Revenue’s decision to allow tax-free import of over 2,400 Chinese goods through the Customs Dry Port Sost for exclusive consumption in […]
SMEDA, SECP to improve collaboration for SMEs development
LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and Security Exchange Corporation Pakistan (SECP) have agreed to enhance mutual collaboration for strengthening SME sector of Pakistan. This decision came up at a meeting held between SMEDA and SECP officials here at SMEDA head office on Monday. The meeting, chaired by SMEDA CEO Ms. […]
PDWP approves development schemes worth Rs. 2.5b
LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), in its 55th meeting, here Monday, approved development scheme with an accumulative estimated cost of Rs. 2.5 billion. Chaired by P&D Board Chairman Dr. Naeem Rauf, the forum approved the following schemes: Rehabilitation / Widening & Improvement / Construction of Metalled Roads in Cholistan at an estimated […]
PRA impounds 11 outlets’ record
LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) in its grand operation against tax defaulters across Lahore, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Taxila and Bahawalpur, impounded records from 11 outlets. During the operation, enforcement teams carried out inspections of 58 marquees and food points, according PRA spokesman here Monday. He added that records from 11 outlets including a well-known […]