Pakistan’s oil refineries ready for implementation of Brownfield Refinery Policy
In a significant move towards bolstering Pakistan’s energy security and economic development, three major oil refineries – Attock Oil Refinery, National Oil Refinery, and Pakistan Oil Refinery – are poised to ink an agreement with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) under the Brownfield Refinery Policy.
Adil Aziz
SECP’s report on Pakistan’s potential for micro and inclusive insurance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has issued a report titled “Unlocking the Potential of Micro and Inclusive Insurance in Pakistan,” which provides an overview of the current landscape and vast untapped potential market for inclusive insurance. The report’s draft version and synopsis were presented at the International InsureImpact Conference, 2023, held in Karachi.
American businessmen can invest in IT, Agriculture, Mining, energy sectors
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb urged the influential Pakistani American businessmen and tech entrepreneurs to capitalize on the growing opportunities in Pakistan in key sectors of agriculture, Information Technology (IT), mining and energy.
Petrol and HSD prices up by Rs 4.53, Rs 8.14 per liter
The government announced an increase in the price of petrol by Rs 4.53 and the price of high speed diesel by Rs 8.14 per liter in line with the trend of oil prices in the international oil market.
Globally food’s prices rise in seven months: FAO
Global food prices in March recorded their first monthly increase in seven months, driven by higher costs of vegetable oils and dairy products, the Food and Agriculture Organization, reported.
Sports in Pakistan, acquired the cutting-edge drone light technology
The drone light show technology is now under the exclusive ownership of an entertainment media subsidiary of Sports in Pakistan, signifying a significant step towards enhancing the country’s entertainment landscape.
Easypaisa launches QR SoundBox to revolutionize Digital Payments landscape
Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, has launched the QR SoundBox, a portable device for payment alerts and notifications, to revolutionize digital financial services in Pakistan.
Unregistered retailers, sellers must register by April 30: FBR
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Spokesperson said that all unregistered wholesalers, retailers, dealers and all shopkeepers must register by 30 April 2024 under Trader Friendly Scheme.
Minister for Power Assures Support for Textile Sector Growth Amid Export Concerns
Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan, engaged in a dialogue with a delegation from the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA). During this meeting, APTMA officials expressed their concerns regarding the dwindling exports within the textile sector, which has led to rising issues like unemployment and poverty.
National Insurance Company Limited selects PTCL to expedite the Digital Transformation journey
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and National Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement for provision of Smart Cloud Services bundled with allied licenses.