S I Global signs partnership with Irish marine giant
JFC Marine, a leading provider of innovative marine solutions, and SI Global Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, a renowned expert in aids to navigation and aquaculture development, have signed an exclusive distribution agreement (EDA) to collaborate on the promotion and deployment of polyethylene navigation buoys, aids to navigation and aquaculture products in Pakistan.
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Spotify Pakistan Celebrates World Music Day
On this World Music Day, Spotify is revealing listening data from January to June 2024, showcasing local trends and gravitation towards global music, and treating its fans with a data trove that reveals fascinating insights into the music tastes of Pakistanis. Among the top global most-streamed artists from Pakistani users on Spotify, familiar names like Arijit Singh and Pritam lead the charts, showcasing the country’s affinity for Indian music. Shubh, Sidhu Moose Wala and Karan Aujla complete the list of top five most streamed international artists from Pakistan. These artists highlight cross-border musical preferences and Spotify’s role in promoting cultural exchange.
Minister directs for audit of fertilizer companies
Federal Minister for Industry and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain directed that a third-party audit be conducted to determine the cost of production of fertilizer companies, in order to ensure transparency and fair pricing in the industry.
PTCL Group fraternity provides the gift of life to recipients through annual blood donation drive
As the world celebrates the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) perpetuates its compassionate legacy of saving lives and ensuring steady blood supply at hospitals and blood banks through its annual blood donation drive.
ZONG 4G brings special Saudi Arabia international roaming offer on Eid-ul-Azha
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s largest telecom operator offers affordable International Roaming Bundles for trip to Saudi Arabia to ensure stay connected to loved ones while performing Hajj!
Aurangzeb announces up to 25% increase in salaries, 15% in pensions of employees
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb proposed 20-25 percent increase in the salaries on ad-hoc basis and 15 percent enhancement in the pensions of the Federal Government employees, realizing their financial hardships due to the increased inflation.
Federal budget proposes withdrawal of exemptions, Zero rated and fixed tax
Federal budget proposes withdrawal of exemptions, Zero rated and fixed tax. Enhancement in reduced rate of sales tax from 15% to 18% on supplies made by the POS retailers dealing in leather and textile products.
Coca-Cola appoints Volkan Öngüç as new Vice President for Pakistan & Afghanistan region
Volkan Öngüç has taken charge as the new Vice President for Pakistan and Afghanistan Region of Eurasia & Middle East Operation Unit of The Coca-Cola Company.
Govt to present over Rs.18 trillion national budget today
The incumbent government is all set to present its first growth-oriented federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, with an estimated outlay of over Rs.18 trillion, on June 12.
Henan Ruzhou Ideal and KASB Corporation sign MoU to build potato starch plant in Pakistan
Henan Ruzhou Ideal Starch and KASB Corporation of Pakistan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a state-of-the-art potato starch plant in Pakistan.