Suzuki Motors Asia Head meets Commerce minister; discuss import issues
A three-member delegation, led by Masafumi Harano, Asia Head of Suzuki Motors, held a crucial meeting with the Federal Minister for Commerce, Syed Naveed Qamar. The purpose of their discussion was twofold: to address matters of mutual interest and deliberate on import-related issues. The meeting was attended by Hiroshi Kawamura, MD PSMCL, and Shafiq Ahmed…
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PTCL Group opens new Futsal Arena to promote physical health & wellbeing of employees
UAE Ambassador, President & CEO, PTCL Group inaugurated the arena in Islamabad Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) has opened up its brand-new Futsal Arena at PTCL Group Club in Islamabad for its employees. This facility will serve as a hub for promoting physical fitness and fostering…
British Council Pakistan launches schools connect Programme
The British Council Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Professional Training and the Federal Directorate of Education has launched the school leadership standards for head teachers under Schools Connect Programme. The ceremony was held at British Council Pakistan was also attended by senior representatives including the Minister for Federal Education and Professional…
Govt firmly committed to IMF programme, keen to complete 9th review
The Ministry of Finance said the coalition government was fully committed to the Internal Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and keen to at least complete the 9th review as it had already taken many difficult and politically costly decisions in that context. Responding to the statement of IMF’s Resident Representative Ms Esther Perez, the Finance Ministry…
CEO Nestle Pakistan calls on Ishaq Dar
Chief Executive Officer Nestle Pakistan Jason Avancena called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Jason Avancena expressed gratitude to the finance minister on supporting the Dairy & Milk industry and shared their business profile and contribution to the economic development of Pakistan. He also briefed the minister about the company’s…
PAFLA reschedules its Future of Work conference to June 24
In light of the cyclonic storm ‘Biporjoy’ that is expected to make landfall between the June 15 and 18, the Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) announced that its conference titled, ‘Future of Work’ is being rescheduled from the originally planned date of June 17, 2023, to Saturday, June 24, 2023. The decision has been taken to…
Pakistan, Azerbaijan sign agreement to boost bilateral trade relations
The Ministry of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed a statement of understanding, which aims to enhance trade cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was represented by Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar and Minister of Economy Mikail Jabbarov. The signing ceremony…
Asset rich Pakistan can survive without IMF support: Ishaq Dar
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq dar reiterated that Pakistan was an asset rich country and it could survive without any support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Briefing the Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, the minister stated that the annual budget had been prepared without the Fund’s consultation, whose reservations…
Denmark to cooperate Pakistan in developing green energy infrastructure
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jorgensen agreed to enhance cooperation in building climate-resilient green energy infrastructure including wind energy to overcome the challenge of climate change and to resolve energy problems in Pakistan. Talking to the media here after exchanging Joint Action Plan under…
Azerbaijan to send LNG cargoes to Pakistan from next month
Azerbaijan will start sending cargo containers of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to Pakistan from next month. This is the second major achievement for Pakistan towards fulfillment of energy needs after recently receiving the shipment of crude oil from Russia. During the meeting, PM Sharif informed the Azeri president that the federal cabinet had approved receiving…