Muhammad Aurangzeb chair the meeting regarding on releasing of IMT spectrum for NGMB in Pakistan
Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the Advisory Committee meeting on the Release of International Mobile Telephony (IMT) Spectrum for Improvement of Next Generation Mobile Broadband Services in Pakistan.
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IMF wants to bring under the tax net of agriculture income
The sources further said that the tax on agriculture income will be slapped from yearly income of Rs.600,000.
Suleman Dawood School of Business Reaccredited by AACSB International
AACSB International Board of Directors has extended the accreditation for the degree programmes offered by the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS.
Jazz appoints Farrukh Khan as CFO and CEO of MFH
Jazz appointed Farrukh Khan, CEO & Managing Director of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and CEO of Micro-Finance Holdings (MFH), effective September 15, 2024.
Financial system shows steady performance, soundness in 2023: SBP Review
“The growth in assets was primarily driven by investments in government securities while private sector advances contracted in the backdrop of stressed macro-financial conditions,” the Review noted adding that expansion of the banks’ balance sheet was mainly funded by deposits, which posted a 20-year high growth in a high return environment.
DealCart raises $3.0M to empower Pakistan’s digitally savvy consumers
DealCart, a social e-commerce startup focused on transforming the way Pakistani consumers access essential goods, has successfully raised $3 million Seed in a funding round led by Shorooq Partners and Sturgeon Capital.
Mobilink Bank champions sustainability-driven leadership with ESG training
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has taken a leap forward in solidifying its position as a frontrunner in sustainable banking practices. The Bank announced the successful completion of an external training program on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices explicitly designed for its leadership team. This in-depth training initiative equipped the Bank’s top decision-makers with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate ESG principles into the core of their operations.
PM invites Tajikistan to use Karachi Port for transit trade
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Tajikistan to use Karachi Port for the transit trade besides emphasizing the promotion of regional connectivity by constructing rail tracks and roads between the two countries.
Fatima Fertilizer and JazzCash Sign MOU to Pioneer Digitalization of Agri-Sector Payments
Fatima Fertilizer, a leading name in Pakistan’s agriculture sector, and JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest digital wallet, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to revolutionize the agri-sector payment ecosystem. This collaboration aims to drive financial inclusion and economic empowerment for farmers, who are predominantly unbanked, enabling them to actively participate in the formal economy.
Asim Iftikhar has inaugurated ‘Pakistan Pavillion’ in Texworld Evolution Paris
Ambassador of Pakistan to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has inaugurated ‘Pakistan Pavillion’ in Texworld Evolution Paris which would continue till July 3.