January 2026
CAT upholds CCP action against misleading Ice Cream Claims
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Competition Appellate Tribunal has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s findings against Unilever Pakistan and Friesland Campina Engro for misleading consumers by advertising their frozen desserts as ice cream. The CCP had initiated proceedings on a complaint filed by Pakistan Fruit Juice Company Private Limited, the maker of Hico ice cream, […]
Commissioner inspects hospital, stresses quality care
FAISALABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar continued his inspection drive of public hospitals and visited Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Hospital in Haseeb Shaheed Colony here on Wednesday to review healthcare services. During visit, he toured different wards of the hospital and inquired after under-treatment patients. He sought feedback regarding the availability of medicines and […]
DC reviews EV charging stations plan
FAISALABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review establishment of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city for aligning Faisalabad with future transportation needs. Owners and representatives of various petroleum companies participated in the meeting, during which a comprehensive strategy was discussed to promote electric vehicle infrastructure in […]
SAFCO Microfinance Company announces Employee Share Issuance
HYDERABAD, Jan 14 (APP):In a landmark move for Pakistan’s microfinance sector, SAFCO Microfinance Company (SMCL) has announced it will grant company shares to its employees, transitioning its workforce from salaried staff to stakeholders. The announcement was made by Dr. Suleman G. Abro, Founder and President of the SAFCO Group, during the organization’s annual meeting held […]
WASA directed for completing Millat Road schemes soon
FAISALABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Managing Director (MD) Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA) Saqib Raza has directed officials to complete all ongoing development schemes on Millat Road by the end of January. WASA Chief along with Deputy Managing Director O&M Usman Zia visited the sites of ongoing development schemes on Millat Road, Gulistan Disposal Station and adjoining […]
DIRC holds inaugural meeting to strategize relocation of industrial units
FAISALABAD, Jan 14 (APP):”District Industrial Relocation Committee (DIRC),” established by Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar, has convened its inaugural meeting today to strategize the phased and voluntary relocation of industrial units from the city center. Director General (DG) Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Muhammad Asif Chaudhary, who serves as committee’s convener presided over the meeting while Additional […]
Speakers call for urgent urban reforms as Pakistan’s cities expand rapidly
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Speakers at a seminar hosted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Wednesday underscored the urgent need for comprehensive urban reforms, warning that Pakistan’s rapidly growing cities are outpacing the development of essential infrastructure and services. The seminar, titled “Infrastructural Imbalances Amid Rapid Urbanization in Pakistan,” was held at A.R. […]
Rupee gains 03 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.97 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.00. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]
RCCI, Uzbekistan explore trade expansion with pharma sector in focus
RAWALPINDI, Jan 14 (APP):A meeting and interactive session was held between the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) and Shohrukh Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in Islamabad, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and exploring new avenues of trade and investment. President RCCI, Usman Shaukat, along […]
FBR prioritizes documented economy, through reforms, digital transformation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has placed institutional reform, digital transformation, and automation at the top of its agenda to help build a documented economy, with the ultimate objective of significantly increasing Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio. Dr Najeeb Ullah, Chief Reforms and Modernization at the FBR, said that reforms and digitization are […]