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Pakistan,UAE move closer to CEPA as technical talks near conclusion: Jam Kamal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday said that Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are moving closer to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as technical talks near conclusion. Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, called on Federal Minister for […]
ICCI President highlights key proposals for tax facilitation, ease of doing business
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday highlighted key proposals for tax facilitation and ease of doing business. President ICCI endorsed these concerns and reiterated the Chamber’s demands, stressing that tax reforms and enforcement measures must be business-friendly, consultative and aligned with ground realities, particularly for small and medium […]
ECC approves TSGs to support development, defence, digital initiatives
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) to support development, defence and digital initiatives. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, said a […]
CPBC President opens “Gong Ceremony” at Pakistan Stock Exchange
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):President of the Canada Pakistan Business Council (CPBC), Samir Dossal, performed the ceremonial market opening “Gong Ceremony” at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. The event served as a celebration of the $1 billion bilateral trade milestone and the deepening institutional ties between the PSX and the Canadian business community, said […]
Global interest in JF-17 reflects confidence in Pakistan’s defence industry: Saigol
LAHORE, Jan 13 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol has termed the growing international interest in Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets as a very positive and encouraging development for the country. In a media statement issued here Tuesday, he said, the interest shown by countries such as Bangladesh, Saudi […]
FOSPAH to resolve long standing family’s property dispute
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):The Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) has successfully resolved a long-standing family property dispute involving female legal heirs, thereby reinforcing women’s constitutional and legal right to inheritance. The matter related to a valuable residential property situated at House No. 227, Main Double Road (Rothas Road), G-9/1, Islamabad, originally owned […]
Transforming Pakistan’s minerals into strategic economic growth
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Pakistan‘s policy reforms aim to align it with international standards and position itself as a responsible partner in the global minerals market. Pakistan holds trillions in untapped mineral wealth — copper, gold, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and gemstones — yet exports remain minimal, and local communities see few benefits. The […]
PM reaffirms government’s support for foreign investors, strategic technology partners
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting foreign investors and strategic technology partners. In a meeting with a delegation from Ericsson here at the PM’s House, the prime minister welcomed the delegation and appreciated Ericsson’s longstanding investment in Pakistan and its contribution to the development […]
Modern management tools imperative to strengthen professional competencies: Dr Zulfiqar
FAISALABAD, Jan 13 (APP):University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali has said that it is imperative to equip managerial and administrative staff with modern management tools, effective decision-making skills and contemporary workplace practices to strengthen professional competencies, enhance leadership capacity and improve administrative efficiency across departments. He was addressing a five-day […]