PTCL Group set to launch the third cohort of ‘Justuju’ to upskill persons with disabilities
Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and ICT services provider, PTCL Group signed an agreement with the Network of Organizations Working for People with Disabilities Pakistan (NOWPDP) and Deaftawk to launch the third cohort of its flagship skill training program, Justuju for professional development of persons with disabilities (PWDs). For the 3rd cohort, the program duration has been extended from six weeks…
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Germany provides Euros 7.5 Million for health protection
The government of Germany has extended grant assistance worth Euro 7.5 million to Pakistan under its project “Social Health Protection, Phase-III” to help improve health status of population. Out of the total assistance, Euros 1.785 million has been provided for Gilgit Baltistan and Euro 5.72 million grant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The financial agreement was signed…
Orange Line Lahore marks its second anniversary celebrations
The Orange Line Metro Train Lahore celebrated its second anniversary during a special ceremony held at the main depot of Orange Line Metro Train project at Dera Gujran in Lahore. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Chinese Consul General to Pakistan in addition to officials from the Chinese consulate, as well as,…
NEPRA Concludes hearing on K-Electric’s Request for September’s Reduced FCA
A public hearing was held today by the NEPRA Authority over the petition submitted by K-Electric for Fuel Charges Adjustments (FCA) for the month of September 2022. K-Electric filed a negative FCA petition for the month of September at a rate of PKR 4.622/kWh. Final approval on the FCA is subject to NEPRA’s review and…
President launches commercial helicopter flight service in AJK to promote tourism
President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday launched the commercial helicopter flight operations of Kashmir Air in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as part of an effort to promote tourism in the region. The president, addressing the launching ceremony of Kashmir Air, at Bagh, said the AJK was blessed with immense natural beauty and tourism potential,…
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan announces Q3, 2022 results
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its financial results for Q3, 2022. The Company reported revenue of PKR 52.8 billion for the nine months ended, showcasing 37% increase versus same period last year, led by volume growth, mix improvement and distribution expansion. Operating profit reflected a growth of PKR 500 million vs last year. However,…
PSX witnesses bullish trend, gains 133 points
The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Monday witnessed bullish trend on Monday, gaining 133.75 points, a positive change of 0.32 percent, closing at 42,347.23 against 42,213.48 points on the last working day. A total of 226,743,189 shares were traded during the day as compared to 289,586,599 shares the previous day, whereas the price…
ADB’s $1.5 Billion BRACE Program to go a long way to help flood victims, building resilience
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Asian Development Bank’s “Building Resilience with Active Countercyclical Expenditure” (BRACE) Program would go a long way to improve Pakistan’s financial position and help flood victims, besides building the resilience and infrastructure. The prime minister, addressing the signing ceremony of $1.5 billion program here, thanked the ADB for extending timely…
PCRWR invites companies to showcase technologies in Pakistan Water Week Exhibition
Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has planned to arrange `Pakistan Water Week Exhibition 2022’ from October 27-28 to showcase the cutting-edge water and wastewater technologies and solutions manufactured by national and international companies, as a part of Pakistan Water Week celebrations. The technology products can be exhibited in categories including Water Conservation…
Mondelez International Facilitates Over 22 Million PKR for Flood Rehabilitation in Pakistan
With the entire country standing in unison to aid rehabilitation efforts in flood-affected regions of Pakistan, Mondelez Pakistan Limited, being one of the country’s leading socially responsible corporate entities has played its part by contributing over 100,000/- USD in cash along with in-kind donations to support families in building their homes and livelihoods once again….