Ghazanfar Azzam, Mobilink Bank CEO, takes bold action in advancing gender equality with the Champions of Change Coalition
Ghazanfar Azzam, President and CEO Mobilink Bank, has joined the Champions of Change Coalition, a globally recognised, innovative strategy for achieving gender equality, providing more leadership opportunities to women, and building respectful and inclusive workplaces.
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Chambers call for deferring PoS system’s implemenation
Chambers of Commerce and Industries (CCIs) from across South Punjab and small traders representatives urged the government to defer linking of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector with Point of Sale (PoS) system from February 1.
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Zong offers international roaming bundles for Pakistani tourists
Zong 4G claimed that it was the only telecom operator in Pakistan that “offers IR services in more than 150 countries and has specially tailored IR bundles for multiple locations such as the United Arab Emirates, China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Azerbaijan, etc”.
Adil Aziz
Macroeconomic stabilization leads to improvement in economic activities: Report
The country’s economy experienced a notable stabilization during the first half of the current fiscal year 2023-24, owing to implementation of effective measures and prudent policies by the interim government that played a pivotal role in achieving this milestone.
Pakistan’s exports to China increase by 40%
Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 40.01 per cent during the first six months of the current fiscal year 2023-24.
Cabinet approves restructuring, digitization of FBR: Shamshad Akhtar
Caretaker Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, said that the Federal Cabinet has approved the restructuring and digitization of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which would help to broaden the tax base as well as enhance revenue collection in the country.
Sindh Bank and Avanza Solutions are paving the path towards digital transformation
Sindh Bank, a prominent commercial bank in Pakistan known for its rapid growth, collaborates with Avanza Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd., a top-tier provider of cutting-edge digital platforms, solutions, and services. This collaboration aims to accelerate the pace of digital transformation in Pakistan’s banking sector, with a focus on customer-centricity.
Pakistan’s transport services earning increase by 7%
Pakistan earned US $382.925 million by providing different transport services in various countries during the first five months of the current fiscal year.
SBP organizes art competition for new banknote designs
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been organizing an Art Competition to have innovative and thematic design ideas for the new series banknotes. “The State Bank of Pakistan has initiated the process for issuance of a new banknote series. To have innovative and thematic design ideas for the new series banknotes, an Art Competition is being organized.
SBP maintains policy rate at 22%
The State Bank of Pakistan maintained the policy rate at 22 percent while emphasizing on continued tight monetary policy stance and fiscal consolidation.