NEPRA receives 12,436 consumers complaints against DISCOs in FY 2021-22
Consumer Affairs Department (CAD) of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has received a total of 12,436 complaints against various power distribution companies (DISCOs) and National Transmission Despatch Company (NTDC) during last fiscal year 2021-22. Official sources in power regulator told APP here that out of total received complaints, some 11,807 have already been disposed…
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World’s airlines agree on net-zero carbon emissions by 2050: UN Agency
Member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have adopted a long-term goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, following two weeks of intensive diplomacy at the Montreal-based UN agency’s 41st Assembly. The goal for decarbonized air transport, which follows similar commitments from industry groups, will “contribute to the green innovation and implementation momentum,…
PCB unveils details of New Zealand’s two Tests, eight ODIs and five T20Is in Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday announced match schedule of New Zealand men’s cricket team’s dual tours of Pakistan. The BLACKCAPS will play two Tests as part of their ICC World Test Championship title defence and three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures from 27 December to 15 January, before returning for five…
Fire extinguished at Centaurus Mall
The fire which erupted at Centaurus Mall in Islamabad on Sunday afternoon has been extinguished by timely efforts of the rescue teams. According to details, there was a massive fire on the building’s exterior which was extinguished and cooling is in progress. Senior police officials, including IG Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, administration officers and rescue teams…
Projects worth billions approved by ECNEC in energy, education, communication sectors
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) here on Friday approved projects worth billions of rupees relating to energy, education, communication, food security and agriculture sectors of the country. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the ECNEC meeting. Among others, the meeting was attended by Federal Minister for…
Martin Dow at CPHI PHARMA Awards 2022 Frankfurt, Germany
Martin Dow has been selected as the finalist and is proud to present Pakistan at the upcoming CPHI PHARMA Awards 2022 to be held in Frankfurt, Germany. The CPHI Pharma Awards recognize excellence and celebrate cross-industry innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. This year, CPHI accepted entries from global companies engaged in the design, development, manufacture,…
S&P Global achieves a Double Win at Asia Risk Awards 2022
S&P Global has been honored with two wins at the Asia Risk Awards 2022 The Asia Risk Awards is the longest-running and the most prestigious award for firms and individuals involved in Asia’s derivatives markets and risk management. S&P Global won two honors in the recently held Risk Awards 2022. They won the first Award for “Fundamental…
Chairman FBR holds E-Kachehri as part of FBR’s facilitation drive
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Asim Ahmad held an E-Kachehri at FBR (HQs) on Friday as part of FBR’s drive to facilitate taxpayers in tax compliance and to address their concerns. During this interactive session, Chairman FBR directly received telephone calls from taxpayers and listened to their issues and grievances. The Chairman issued on-spot…
Footwear exports increase 20.91% in 2 months
The footwear exports witnessed an increase of 20.91 percent during the first two months of fiscal year (2022-23) as compared to the exports of corresponding period of the last year. Pakistan exported footwear worth US $32.393 million during July-August (2022-23) against the exports of $26.791 million during July-August (2021-22), showing growth of 20.91 percent. In…
Attracting US foreign investment a top priority: Dar
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mohammad Ishaq Dar said here on Friday that attracting the United States foreign investment in different sectors of Pakistan’s economy was the government’s top priority. During a meeting with Ambassador of the United Stated of America to Pakistan, Donald Blome, who call on the minister here, Ishaq Dar said…