January 2026
FESCO proves its excellence in NEPRA Award
FAISALABAD, Jan 10 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) proved its excellence in the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)’s Annual Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Performance Award for the year 2024-25 by securing second position among government distribution companies and third position overall. FESCO spokesman said here on Saturday that NEPRA’s Performance Evaluation Report has […]
All resources being used for civic amenities at Jaranwala: commissioner
FAISALABAD, Jan 10 (APP):Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar said that the administration has mobilized all available resources to ensure improved healthcare, sanitation and municipal services at Jaranwala. He accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir and Special Assistant to CM Punjab Shoaib Mirza visited Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Jaranwala and he inspected various departments. He reviewed cleanliness standards […]
WCCIS–IMG meeting highlights challenges for women entrepreneurs
SIALKOT, Jan 10 (APP):Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sialkot (WCCIS) Executive Committee Member Uzma Zaka chaired a meeting with Partner Consultant at International Management Group (IMG) Mariko Kaneko. The discussion focused on capacity building for women entrepreneurs in the informal economy sector in Punjab. Key challenges faced by women entrepreneurs at both export and […]
Huge surge in gold prices
LAHORE, Jan 10 (APP):The price of gold in Pakistan has also seen a huge increase on Saturday. According to the local Sarafa Association sources, the price has again seen a huge increase in the global and local gold markets. 24-carat gold per tola has increased by Rs3,700 to Rs473,262, the price of ten grams of […]
Consultative sessions held to boost exports
KARACHI, Jan 10 (APP):Federal Secretary of Commerce Jawad Paul, here on Saturday discussed various matters in two Consultative Sessions with business community at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCI) for the formulation of a comprehensive and actionable roadmap to boost exports. Secretary of […]
SCCI holds seminar on digital presence & brand management
SIALKOT, Jan 10 (APP):Chairman of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Departmental Committee on SME/Training/E-Commerce Lahshan Khilji chaired an Awareness Seminar on Digital Presence and Brand Management at SCCI Auditorium. In the seminar, the trainer Zain Arif and Saud Ahmed explained the importance of digital media in exports. The sessions focused on equipping […]
Pakistan, Indonesia sign MoU on Joint Trade Committee to deepen economic partnership
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP):Pakistan and Indonesia further strengthened their economic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of the Indonesia–Pakistan Joint Trade Committee (JTC), creating an institutional platform to enhance trade dialogue. The MoU was signed following successful high-level talks held on January 9, 2026, led by Federal Minister […]
Gold prices surge by Rs 3,700 per tola to Rs 473,262
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): The price of per tola 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs3,700 and was sold at Rs 473,262 on Saturday compared to Rs469,562 on the previous trading day, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA).The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also rose by […]
Pakistan, Indonesia strengthen trade ties through palm oil collaboration & bilateral engagement
KARACHI, Jan 10 (APP):Pakistan and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation during the Indonesian Palm Oil Reception held here at a local hotel the other day. The event coincided with the official visit of Ms Dyah Roro Esty Widya Putri, Vice Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia. […]
Sites selected for major animal health projects in Chiniot: Director Livestock
FAISALABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Director Livestock Dr Haidar Ali Khan on Friday said that appropriate sites were selected at Chiniot for two major development projects for strengthening animal health and diagnostic services at the district level. During a detailed visit to the office of Additional Director Livestock Chiniot and District Diagnostic Laboratory, he conducted a comprehensive […]