SECP proposes anti-harassment measures for listed companies
In a bid to promote safety and respect in the workplace, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued draft amendments to the Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2019 for public consultation.
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Public Sector Insurance Companies in Pakistan: A Tale of Resilience and Growth
Dr. Ejaz informed the meeting that Pakistan’s public-sector insurance companies, namely, State Life Insurance Company, National Insurance Company and Pakistan Reinsurance Company, have been an engine of growth for the performance of insurance industry in Pakistan.
Reduced power tariff to revive economic activities: President FBATI
President Federal B Area Trade and Industries (FBATI), Syed Raza Hussain, said the decision to cut down the power tariff by 7 cents will give a little relief to industrial consumers across the country.
Roadshow in Bangkok for Pakistan’s 300-MW floating solar plants
Pakistan will hold a roadshow in Bangkok on January 29 to attract investment for the 300-megawatt floating solar plants project to be executed at the Tarbela-Barotha Complex sites.
Four Exploration Companies will be investing over USD 33.3 Million
PPL, OGDCL, POL and UEP have taken exploration licenses of eight blocks to discover hydrocarbon reserves in three years
Jointly funded E-Mobility center at LUMS aims to drive electric vehicle innovation in Pakistan
The E-Mobility Research and Development Center, established at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering on LUMS’ Lahore campus, was inaugurated. This center, jointly funded by the United States government and Lahore University of Management Sciences, aimed to promote the widespread use of electric vehicles in Pakistan by supporting advancements in locally designed electric vehicles, battery solutions, associated electronics, and technical standards.
Pakistan’s Exports increase by 35.33% to Rs 4.3 trillion in 1st half
The exports from the country in the rupee term witnessed an increase of 35.33 percent during the first half of the current fiscal year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.
Walee takes over Operational Management of Snack Video Pakistan
WALEE, MENAP’s largest creator economy player, is thrilled to announce a landmark strategic move – the takeover of operating rights for the Snack Video platform in Pakistan.
PCMEA for new strategy to promote handwoven carpets
The Pakistan Carpets Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA), while expressing concerns over low number of stalls of Pakistan at the international exhibitions like ‘Domotex’, held in Germany, demanded the departments formulate advance strategies to make full use of such global exhibitions.
Pakistan’s textile exports dip by 4% in first quarter of FY-24
Pakistan earned $ 8,283,261 million from exports of textile products during the first half of the current financial year (2023-24), the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported. The exports of the product witnessed a decline of 4.97 percent during July-December 2023-24. The textile commodities that witnessed positive growth in trade included raw cotton, the exports of…