Aiming to increase bilateral trade to US$1 billion, says Uzbek Ambassador
The Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, highlighting the progress in bilateral trade with Pakistan, stated that the Uzbek Embassy is aiming to increase bilateral trade to US$1 billion in the coming years as per leadership level agreement of both countries.
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Pakistan Ministry of IT & Huawei Partner to Launch ICT Training Portal
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in collaboration with Huawei launched the ICT Training Portal to enhance IT skills among youth.
Investor Confidence: Veon Group injects USD 15 million in Mobilink Bank to fuel growth and tech advancement
Global digital operator VEON Group reaffirms its confidence in the growth potential of Pakistan’s microfinance sector and Mobilink Bank by investing USD 15 million in fresh capital to drive the bank’s strategic ambitions. The capital injection will empower Mobilink Bank to expand its offerings in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) financing, explore Islamic banking, and accelerate its ongoing transition into a technologically advanced, future-ready digital bank.
Services Exports surge by 7.8% in first five months of FY 2024-25
During the period from July to November 2024, Pakistan’s services sector exported goods worth $3.275 billion, marking an increase compared to the $3.044 billion exported during the same period last year. This data, released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, highlights the growing strength of Pakistan’s services exports.
Experts says Microplastics in Tea Bags May Increase Cancer Risk
A study presented by the University of Barcelona, Spain, alarmed the concerns in this regard. In the study, experiments were conducted on tea-bags made up of commercially available plastic polymers, which revealed that tea bags made of polypropylene released 1.2 billion microplastic particles in a drop of hot water.
Over $100 million in business deals signed in Build Asia 2024
The 18th edition of Build Asia 2024 witnessed handsome business activities with over 100 million deals were signed between foreign and local companies and buyers, in heavy machinery, innovative technological building solutions, climate-friendly developers, etc.
realme launches waterproof smartphone, the realme C75
The world’s fastest growing smartphone brand realme has officially launched the realme C75, a revolutionary device with unparalleled water and dust resistance protection. It features the coveted IP69 rating, a rare inclusion across its price segment in Pakistan. The device is available for PKR 49,999/-, With the realme C75, the brand takes innovation to an entirely new level.
TDAP, ICCI President unveil TDAP Facilitation Desk to boost trade
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has inaugurated a new facilitation centre at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), aiming to assist the local business community in expanding its operations globally.
LUMS Open Day 2024: A Gateway to Excellence, Innovation, and Opportunity
LUMS is hosting its Open Day on Sunday, December 22 – a flagship event for prospective students and their parents to come and explore the University’s cutting-edge academic programmes, state-of-the-art campus facilities, and the vibrant and diverse community.
Emirates introduces experiential Travel Store in Karachi, as first expansion into West Asia
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has officially launched its new Travel Store in Karachi, making it the airline’s first experiential retail concept to be rolled out in West Asia.