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Guard Group to participate in the three-day Pakistan Auto Show commencing on Nov 14 in Karachi
LAHORE: Guard Group of Companies, a pioneer enterprise in Pakistan’s automotive sector, will participate in the three-day “Pakistan Auto Show 2025,” commencing on November 14 in Karachi. Senior Executive of Guard Group, Shaharyar Ali Malik, disclosed Tuesday that the company has consistently introduced top-quality, internationally standardized products since its inception. He added that Guard Group […]
RCCI Delegation Visits Uzbek Chamber of Commerce on the Sidelines of 36th IAA & BOC
Rawalpindi: The 36th International Achievement Awards and Business Opportunities Conference (IAA & BOC), organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), is set to commence on November 10, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. An RCCI delegation, led by President Usman Shaukat, has arrived in Tashkent to participate in the prestigious international event. The delegation […]
Historic cultural exchange: China’s $2.2 billion blockbuster ‘ne zha 2’ lands in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING: A significant milestone in cultural and cinematic exchange has been achieved as HKC Entertainment, in collaboration with Mandviwalla Entertainment, prepares to release the Chinese animated sensation ‘Ne Zha 2’ across Pakistan on Friday, 31 October 2025. This release marks a historic moment, as Ne Zha 2 is the first Chinese film to be imported […]
PFC CEO calls for establishment of intl standard skill development centres
LAHORE:Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq on Sunday urged the government to establish state-of-the-art, international standard skill development centres to train youth on modern and scientific lines for producing world-class skilled manpower. Chairing a meeting of the PFC Board of Directors here, he said Pakistan possesses immense talent and potential in […]
Pakistan can turn strategic connectivity into economic strength: Iftikhar Malik
LAHORE: SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former President Iftikhar Ali Malik on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for successfully hosting the two-day Regional Transport Ministers Conference in Islamabad, which focused on transport cooperation frameworks and investment partnerships among participating countries. In a statement issued here, Iftikhar Ali Malik said Pakistan must transform its […]
Bilal Azhar Kayani reaffirms govt’s commitment for fostering business environment
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment towards fostering a conducive business environment through transparency, continuity of policies and facilitation of private sector growth. The minister convened an interactive session, as continuation of series of engagements with the leading representatives of Pakistan’s business community, under the […]
Microfinance lifeline of small business growth: CEO Mobilink Bank
ISLAMABAD: Empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is vital to Pakistan’s socio-economic development, and microfinance plays a pivotal role in enabling that empowerment, said President and CEO of Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL), Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary. “By expanding access to finance and supporting small entrepreneurs, we can build a stronger ecosystem that drives sustainable economic […]
FTO resolved 57000 taxpayers complaints in 4 years with a proactive approach: Asif Mahmood Jah
KARACHI: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah, Wednesday, informed that the FTO Secretariat during his four-year tenure has resolved 57,000 complaints pertaining to taxpayers’ grievances, a remarkable achievement compared to the 37,000 cases collectively resolved over the last 21 years. “From small taxpayers to large corporate entities, we have ensured maximum relief and […]
Business Community Pays the Most Taxes, Says RCCI President Usman Shaukat
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President, Usman Shaukat on Tuesday strongly rejected media reports suggesting that the salaried class contributes more taxes than exporters, wholesalers, and retailers, terming such claims misleading and based on incomplete information. He, in an exclusive talk, clarified that the business community remains the largest contributor to the […]
PM launches INSPIRE initiative to train 7200 professionals in semiconductor design, research
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched INSPIRE as Pakistan’s National Semiconductor Initiative, which he believed was a milestone in Pakistan’s transition toward a knowledge-based digital economy and also marked its entry into over $600 billion global semiconductor ecosystem. The prime minister, at a ceremony, kicked off the “Initiative to Nurture Semiconductor Professionals for […]