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UAF VC discusses mutual interest areas with US Consul General

FAISALABAD, Jan 20 (APP):Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali held a meeting with U.S. Consul General Lahore H.E. Stetson Sanders in Faisalabad to discuss areas of mutual interest. The meeting focused on UAF’s collaboration with the University of Florida and the University of California, along with key areas including […]

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ET&NC Dept to establish ‘Facilitation Desk’ at MCCI

PESHAWAR, Jan 20 (APP):Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control (ET&NC) Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to establish a ‘Facilitation Desk’ at Mardan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI) to provide traders with convenience and assistance regarding tax matters, including registering complaints, guidance and prompt follow-up. This was stated by Secretary Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Khyber […]

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Pakistan, World Bank to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP): Pakistan and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest, especially under the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2026–2035, aimed at boosting growth, improving governance and addressing key financing gaps. This was highlighted during a meeting between the Economic […]

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79 MoUs worth $4.5bn signed at Pak-China agri investment conference: Rana Tanveer

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday said that 79 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth $4.5 billion were signed between Pakistani and Chinese companies during the Pakistan-China Agri-Investment Conference. Addressing a press conference, the minister said the conference aimed at promoting investment partnerships in Pakistan’s agriculture […]

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DG Tax Policy Office meets Sialkot business community

SIALKOT, Jan 20 (APP):A meeting with Director General Tax Policy Office Finance Division, Ministry of Finance, Dr Najeeb Ahmed Memon was held at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to discuss matters relating to tax policy. The meeting featured an interactive exchange of views on prevailing tax policy challenges, with a particular focus […]

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PSX gains 860 points to close at 188,622 points

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP):The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday continued its upward momentum and closed bullish, gaining 860.09 points, a rise of 0.46 percent, to settle at 188,621.78 points as compared to 187,761.69 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data. During the session, the ready market […]

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SBP injects over Rs 50 bln to maintain liquidity in market

KARACHI, Jan 20 (APP):The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected Rs 50.5 billion through Reverse Repo Purchase Open Market Operations (OMO) on Tuesday to maintain liquidity in the market. The central bank conducted the Open Market Operation, Reverse Repo Purchase (Injection) for the 3-day tenor on January 20, 2026. SBP received 3 bids cumulatively offering […]

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Karachi has no shortage of talent, says RCA Karachi President as U-15 challenge league begins

KARACHI, Jan 19 (APP):President of the Regional Cricket Association Karachi (RCAK), Nadeem Omar, said that Karachi has no shortage of cricketing talent and that future stars are already visible at the Under-15 level. He expressed these views while addressing players during the inauguration of the RCAK Under-15 Challenge League Cricket Tournament at the Oval Ground, […]

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Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets Saudi counterpart on Davos sidelines to boost economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday held a meeting with Mohammed Aljadaan, Finance Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. The bilateral engagement provided an opportunity for both leaders to exchange views on Pakistan’s […]

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Pakistan committed to support Chinese investors: Rana Tanveer

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Monday said that Pakistan remained fully committed to strengthening its strategic economic partnership with China by providing a conducive and investor-friendly environment, particularly in the agriculture and food security sectors. Addressing the Pakistan–China Investment Conference, he said the Ministry of National […]