Industry
CM meets FWO delegation; announces Rs 95 bn Karachi development package
KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a joint meeting of the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), the Local Government department, and the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), approved a Karachi Transformation plan aimed at forging a partnership with the FWO to achieve world-class development in the city. The meeting, held […]
DC reviews cleanliness, municipal services
LAHORE, Jan 07 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Lahore Musa Raza on Wednesday visited the Kamahan Abad area of Tehsil Nishtar to review municipal services under Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Suthra Punjab” vision and the Lahore Development Program (LDP). During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner personally inspected cleanliness arrangements and sewerage lines in streets, parks and […]
Ghulam Ali Mallah assigned additional charge as Chairman PEIRA
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):The federal government on Wednesday assigned Ghulam Ali Mallah, Executive Director, Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC), the additional charge of Chairman, Islamabad Capital Territory – Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (ICT-PEIRA). According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT) vide No. F.1-50/2021/FE&PT.Org dated January 7, […]
SCCI presents holistic proposals to overhaul tax-policy, presentation of growth-oriented next fiscal budget
PESHAWAR, Jan 07 (APP):Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) presented comprehensive proposals to reform existing taxation system, elimination of anomalies and duplicity, and harsh actions to make the upcoming federal budget a growth and investment oriented for next fiscal year. The proposals were unveiled by SCCI president Junaid Altaf during an inaugural session on […]
PM directs easing credit for SMEs, small farmers to boost economic inclusion
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks to further simplify and expand credit mechanisms for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), new businesses and small farmers amid terming improved access to finance a top government priority for economic growth and inclusion.The prime minister […]
PTA notifies Mobile Virtual Network Operators policy framework
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), following approval of the Federal Cabinet, has notified the Policy Framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Services in Pakistan to promote competition, innovation, and enhanced consumer choice in the telecommunications sector. The framework enables MVNOs to offer nationwide mobile and next-generation mobile services under their own […]
Governor Kundi, federal health minister discuss strengthening healthcare in KP
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Wednesday held a meeting with Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal to discuss challenges and ongoing initiatives in the health sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the meeting, Governor Kundi emphasized the importance of federal government support to improve healthcare facilities in the province, particularly in […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 08 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Thursday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 08, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 12, 2026 USD 280.0243 GBP […]
Customs seizes vehicle, smuggled goods worth Rs 79.5 mln
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar successfully intercepted and seized a ten-wheeler truck bearing registration number TKA-785, carrying a large consignment of smuggled goods. The total market value of the recovered contraband, including the seized vehicle, is estimated at Rs 79.5 million, said a news release here […]
NA body raises concerns over unjustified increase in school fee
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):The standing committee of National Assembly (NA) on Federal Education and Professional Training on Tuesday criticized the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PIERA) over the unjustified increase in school fees and raised serious concerns about the fee appraisal mechanism linked to quality assessment. The meeting was held under the Convenorship of Dr […]