Mobilink Bank and VBF team up to drive financial literacy for women
Mobilink Bank, in collaboration with Vision-Building Future (VBF) and Shirakat Partnership for Development, was actively engaged in the European Union (EU) initiative, “Power to Youth.” This strategic endeavour, funded by the EU, was dedicated to providing financial literacy training to more than 100 young individuals, especially women. The “Power to Youth” program’s core objective is…
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Kamran Tessori inaugurated 3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan Mega Exhibition
20th International 3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan – Country’s Pioneer and Biggest Exhibition for Plastic, Printing and Packaging industry organized by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd. opened its doors on 12th October 2023 at Karachi Expo Centre. On this occasion Governor Sindh stated that “Fakt Exhibitions has taken a wonderful initiative by organizing the 3P Plas…
CPEC second phase under development: Sami Saeed
During the seminar four sessions were held which included Trade & Industrial Cooperation, Cultural Exchange & Connectivity, Financial Sector Integration & CPEC & BRI Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed made these remarks while speaking at a seminar on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): “Paving the Path to Shared…
State Bank Suspends the Authorization of Exchange Companies of ‘B’ Category
State Bank of Pakistan has suspended, with immediate effect, the authorization of the following Exchange Companies –B Category till further orders due to serious violations of the State Bank’s regulations and instructions: M/s International Exchange Company –B (Pvt) Limited, M/s World Wide Exchange Company –B (Pvt) Limited, M/s World Exchange Company –B (Pvt) Limited, M/s…
Cabinet gives green signal for auction of 5G spectrum: IT Minister
Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif said that the Federal Cabinet has given the green signal for the auction of the much-anticipated 5G spectrum. Dr. Saif in a statement said that a Spectrum Auction Advisory Committee, led by the finance minister, had been established to oversee the impending spectrum auction….
TPL and WWF-Pakistan Join Forces to Restore Karachi’s Coastal Ecosystem
It was a day of unity, passion, and purpose as TPL, a leading technology-driven conglomerate, teamed up with WWF-Pakistan to make a lasting impact on Karachi’s coastal ecosystem. The event, which took place on Thursday, 5th October 2023, at the WWF Wetland Centre in Karachi, demonstrated TPL’s commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement. The…
Rupee gains 99 Paisa against Dollar
Pakistani Rupee on Wednesday witnessed the 25th consecutive recovery session as it gained 99 Paisa against the US dollar in the Interbank trading and closed at Rs.279.51 against the previous day’s closing of Rs.280.50. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market…
Pakistan, IsDB explore ways to promote economic cooperation
Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar met Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser in Morocco. According to press statement issued by finance ministry, the meeting aimed to foster productive discussions on economic cooperation and development initiatives. Both sides explored various avenues to strengthen…
CDNS secures Rs 20 Billion in Islamic finance for first quarter of 2023-24
The Central Directorate of National Saving has secured Rs 20 billion in the Islamic Finance in the first quarter of the current Fiscal Year from July 1st to September 30th 2023-24. The Central Directorate of National Saving has set a target of Rs 75 billion in Islamic fiscal year 2023-24 to promote the Islamic financial…
LUMS and Punjab Prisons sign an MOU to collaborate on legal awareness and legal aid
An MoU aimed at adequate delivery of criminal justice, raising legal awareness, and improving the well-being of prison inmates has been signed between LUMS and Punjab Prisons, Government of Punjab. Under this three-year agreement, students and faculty at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School (SAHSOL) at LUMS will collaborate with Punjab Prisons to deliver paralegal training…