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LCCI presented doable proposals for exports to federal secretaries

LAHORE, Jan 03 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday presented a doable set of proposals to enhance exports. Suggestions were given in the presence of Federal Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, Federal Secretary Industries Saif Anjum, and Federal Secretary National Food Security Amir Mohyuddin here at LCCI. The chamber’s President Faheem ur Rehman […]

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KE reports steady growth, digital gains amid economic stability

ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP):In a year marked by improving economic stability, K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, reported steady progress across power generation, transmission, distribution and supply, alongside significant investments in digital transformation and customer engagement. According to KE’s year-end business performance review, the utility remained focused on ensuring reliable electricity supply for […]

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CDA retrieves over 900 kanals of land in anti-encroachment drive

ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP):The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has retrieved more than 900 kanals of valuable state land during an ongoing anti-encroachment operation in the Diplomatic Enclave and adjoining areas, including the former Muslim Colony, officials said on Friday. The progress of the operation was reviewed at a meeting held at the CDA headquarters, chaired […]

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SECP approves Prospectus for offer for sale/initial Public offering of signature residency REIT

ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP):The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the issuance, circulation, and publication of the Prospectus for the Offer for Sale and Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Signature Residency REIT (SRR). The offering comprises 8,250,000 units, representing 25% of the REIT’s total units,said a release issued here on Friday. SRR […]

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Blue economy key to Pakistan’s sustainable growth: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, emphasized on Friday that the blue economy holds immense potential to drive sustainable economic development in Pakistan, urging the full utilization of the country’s extensive coastline and maritime resources. Speaking at a high-level meeting on the ‘Blue Economy,’ the minister highlighted Pakistan’s over 1,000 kilometers […]

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RCCI President, Secretary Commerce discuss exports enhancement agenda

RAWALPINDI, Jan 02 (APP):President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), Usman Shaukat, held a high-level meeting with Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, along with the Additional Secretary Commerce and senior officials. Representatives of various Chambers of Commerce, FPCCI, and leading trade associations also participated in the meeting, reflecting broad-based private sector engagement on export-led growth. […]

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Probationary officers of 53rd Common training Programme visit FBR

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The probationary officers of the 53rd Common Training Programme (CTP) along-with the faculty members including DG Civil Services Academy (CSA) Farhan Aziz Khawaja visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Headquarters as part of their pre-service training to gain an in-depth understanding of Pakistan’s revenue administration and ongoing reform initiatives. The visiting […]

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PSX gains 2,679 points, hits all-time high at 179,035

ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP):The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday closed bullish, gaining 2,679.44 points, a positive change of 1.52 percent, to settle at an all-time high of 179,034.93 points compared to 176,355.49 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data. During the session, the ready market witnessed […]

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CDNS achieves Rs 700 billion savings inflows by December 31th,FY 25-26

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has accomplished a mark of Rs700 billion in savings inflows of the yearly target for the current fiscal year, from July 1 to December 31th, 2025-26, for promoting the saving culture in the country. The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS, has set a savings […]

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FCCP orders requisition, re-investment of Rs 794.27 mln in treasury bills

ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP):The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan, comprising Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, and Justice Arshad Hussain Shah, passed an order on Thursday in a series of connected constitutional and miscellaneous matters, including Miscellaneous Application No.182/2025. According to a press note released by the Press Information Department on Friday, the […]