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ECC approves TSGs, pays tribute to Dr. Shamshad Akhtar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet was held today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb.The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik (who […]

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Complete digitalization of EPZA inevitable for better performance: SAPM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan, on Tuesday reviewed the challenges faced by the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) and deliberated on its future course of action. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a meeting with the Board Members and CEO, Freedon Akram Sheikh […]

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PSX gains 576 points to close at 174,472 points

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday closed bullish, gaining 576.45 points, a positive change of 0.33 percent, to settle at 174,472.80 points compared to 173,896.34 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data. During the session, the ready market witnessed a trading volume […]

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Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.15 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.16. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded […]

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PSIB launch a milestone in economic reforms, human capital development: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday termed the launch of Pakistan’s first private-capital-funded Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB) as a major milestone in the country’s economic reforms agenda and human capital development strategy.Addressing a signing ceremony of financing documents under the Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB), launched […]

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CCP draws line on deceptive marketing in 2025

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) strengthened enforcement against deceptive marketing across real estate, consumer goods, automobiles, education, cosmetics, and agricultural machinery to protect consumers and promote fair competition. In the real estate sector, the CCP initiated a major inquiry into misleading advertisements by housing societies and developers. Based on intelligence from […]

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Saibaan-e-Pakistan: Ahsan calls for greater national unity, interfaith harmony

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that Saibaan-e- Pakistan represents a national narrative aimed at promoting interfaith harmony, social cohesion and peaceful coexistence, stressing that without peace and harmony, sustainable development is not possible. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Saibaan-e-Pakistan, a national narrative for interfaith […]

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Pakistan set for first Panda Bond as Sino-Pak ties enter new phase: FinMin Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan is preparing for its first-ever issuance of a Panda Bond in China’s capital market, calling it a major step in strengthening financial and economic ties between the two countries. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), the […]