Fresh Finds Pakistan: Spotify’s Signature Program Celebrates two years
“Beqadra” by Nehaal Naseem, “Sukoon” by Hassan & Roshaan and Shae Gill, and “Kismat” by HASHAM and Rovalio soared to the top three spots captivating listeners far beyond Pakistan and emerging as the most exported songs from Fresh Finds Two years ago, Spotify introduced Fresh Finds Pakistan, a revolutionary program that not only nurtured emerging…
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State Life Insurance Company agrees to continue Health Cards facilities
The State Life Insurance Company agreed to provide services on health facility cards by restoring treatment on Health Card by August 31. In this connection the State Life Insurance Company has informed Chief Executive Officer Health Card Plus of their decision as the premium under the program has increased to Rs 85.3 billion with Rs…
FPCCI & Pakistan to be Chair at China-South Asia Business Forum 2024: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh
Mr. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, while participating in the 16th China – South Asia Business Forum held in Kunming China organized by the China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) highlighted the need for trade and regional integration between China and South Asian countries. Also, in a major achievement for FPCCI, Pakistan after…
President for exploring new horizons with export compatible products
President Dr Arif Alvi stressed upon the business and industrialist communities to explore new avenues in the global market by introducing innovative value addition goods to supplement country’s exports, besides enhancing their outreach in the world. The president was addressing 2nd Achievement Recognition Ceremony of Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) which was arranged at…
PSX witnesses mixed response trend
The three top-trading companies were WorldCall Telecom with 20,986,139 shares at Rs 1.27 per share; Oil and Gas Dev with 16,050,104 shares at Rs 100.06 per share and JS Bank Ltd with 12,258,500 shares at Rs 5.92 per share The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday (August 23) witnessed mixed trend as…
Generative AI likely to augment rather than destroy jobs: UN agency finds
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more likely to augment than destroy jobs by automating some tasks rather than taking over a role entirely, a new study from the International Labour Organization (ILO), a Geneva-based UN agency, has found. The study provides a global analysis of the potential exposure of occupations and tasks to AI and…
President directs refund of Rs 4.1 Million to bank fraud victims
Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB) and one by Allied Bank Ltd (ABL) against the orders of the Banking Mohtasib directing these banks to refund the lost amount to victims of bank fraud President Dr Arif Alvi has directed two private banks to return a collective sum of Rs 4.1 million to four customers, who were swindled…
US, UK and China top 3 destinations of Pakistani exports
The United States (US) remained the top export destination of Pakistani products during the first month of the current financial year 2023-24, followed by the United Kingdom (UK) and China. Total exports to the US during July 2023 were recorded at US $432.803 million against the exports of US $499.686 million during July 2022, showing…
‘National heroes’: PM lauds teamwork for successful chairlift rescue operation
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq expressing his relief over the safe rescue of all eight passengers trapped in a cable car in Battagram, said all those involved in the operation were “national heroes.” “Relieved to know that Alhamdolillah all the kids have been successfully and safely rescued. Great team work by the military, rescue departments, district…
Minister proposes ‘Business Park’ initiative to enhance trade
Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Dr Gohar Ejaz proposed a “Business Park” initiative to enhance trade for sustainable economic growth in the country. In a bid to consolidate Pakistan’s global trade connections, the Federal Minister has unveiled his intention to establish Business Parks in major cities. These parks or Facilitation Centres for traders would be designed…