Industry
SECP’s reforms boost company registrations, enhance business transparency
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP):The digital and administrative reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have led to a significant increase in company registrations while improving transparency and ease of doing business across the country, the commission said here. In a statement issued here Sunday, the SECP said that 35,087 new companies […]
Power sector reforms to cut cost of doing business: PFC
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP):Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq said on Sunday that power sector reforms and infrastructure upgrades are essential to reduce the cost of doing business and attract long-term investment, particularly in energy-intensive industries that rely on consistent and affordable electricity. Chairing a PFC meeting here, he said a […]
PBF proposes steps to strengthen agri yield, exports
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP):The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) presented a set of proposals to the government for strengthening agricultural production and boosting agro-based exports. PBF Chief Oraniser Ahmad Jawad told media here Sunday that in view of the repeated floods, climate shocks, and financial stress faced by farmers and exporters, the PBF strongly recommends that […]
‘Providing land to women farmers can ensure bumper crops’
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP):Convener of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry regional committee on Food, Shahid Imran, has called for allocation of unused federal and provincial lands to landless rural women farmers. They should also be given access to water and input subsidies to achieve bumper crops production as 74 percent of women are […]
Smart planning for floodwaters stressed
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP):Floodwaters can be productively steered into arid areas, abandoned lakes and depleted aquifers through smart planning. Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Coordinator Saif ur Rehman stated this, while addressing a seminar on “How to turn floodwaters into blessing” here on Sunday. “Instead of allowing excess water to rush unchecked through rivers and urban […]
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 […]