Around Rs14 trillion national budget to be presented Today: Ishaq Dar
The incumbent coalition government is all set to present the federal budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, with an estimated outlay of around Rs14 trillion, on June 09 (Friday). The budget for fiscal year 2023-24 would be presented before the National Assembly by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The budget…
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PAFLA calls for support for freelancers in upcoming budget
As a representative of more than three million freelancers working in the country, the Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) is all set to host a conference titled “The Future of Work (FoW): Collaborating with Freelancers, Influencers, and Entrepreneurs for Success in the Digital Age” in Karachi on June 17, 2023. The event which is the first…
PM approves “revolutionary program” for uplift of youth, farmers, women in budget 2023-24
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the inclusion of a “revolutionary program” in the upcoming budget 2023-24 for the uplift of youth, women and farmers. As per the prime minister’s directives, the funds have been allocated in the upcoming budget for projects on welfare of youth and women as well as for agriculture wells. According to…
Agriculture sector grew 1.55% in 2022-23: Economic Survey
The agriculture sector in the country recorded about 1.55% growth during 2022-23 as against the growth of 4.27 percent of the same period last year. According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2022-23 launched here Thursday, the contribution of important crops recorded at 18.23 percent to value addition in agriculture sector and 4.18 percent to…
Significant growth witnessed in Tax, IT, agriculture sectors
Despite severe financial constraints and multiple challenges, the incumbent government achieved significant progress in different sectors during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, laying a foundation to turn around the national economy in the coming days. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2022-23, launched by Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar,…
Huawei contributes to talent hunt in Pakistan
China’s telecommunication giant Huawei is following a global plan to bring out the best talents in the field of ICT all over the world including Pakistan. For this purpose, Huawei has engaged various educational institutions throughout the world. Also, it had organized the Huawei ICT Competition 2022-23, Chairman of the Institute of International Relations and…
Cooperative Market delegation seeks KCCI’s assistance in dealing with lackluster business activities
Govt must come up with effective plan in budget to bring down inflation Members of a delegation from Saddar Cooperative Market sought Karachi Chamber’s assistance in dealing with the lackluster business activities at commercial markets where sales have gone drastically down to the lowest level and meager number of customers arrive for shopping mainly due…
Easypaisa secures four Effies at Effie Awards, 2023
Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform Easypaisa has solidified its position as one of the country’s most prominent brands, securing four Effies at the recently held prestigious Effie Awards, 2023. Out of the seven nominations, Easypaisa emerged victorious in four categories, reaffirming its leadership in financial services and marketing effectiveness. These accolades, including one gold,…
Spotify is turning up the heat with its Songs of Summer 2023 predictions
With the summer sun shining bright, Spotify has predicted the songs that will be turning up the heat on the streaming platform this season. From David Guetta to Selena Gomez, from Dua Lipa to Taylor Swift these projections span a diverse variety of vibes, genres, and time periods with sources spread all across the globe….
Govt set to present business, people-friendly budget on Friday
The incumbent coalition government is all set to present its first pro-people, business-friendly and progressive budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 in the Parliament on June 9 (Friday). The budget will be presented by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The budget had been formulated while considering the existing challenges being…