ABHI & foodpanda Collaboration: A Game-Changer for Home Chefs in Pakistan
In the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, while many businesses struggled to stay afloat, a heartening story of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit emerged from Lahore, Pakistan. Shamshad Ahmed, the owner of a school canteen named POLA G LunchTime, faced daunting challenges when schools shut down. His journey from near closure to thriving success stands as a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration in times of crisis.
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Freelancers to now receive their payments through PayPal
The Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif announced that freelancers would now receive their payments through PayPal.
Adil Aziz
Retailers seek tax relief amidst recent policy changes
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Kashif Anwar has urged the Federal Board of Revenue for S.R.O 1842(1) 2023 Amendment, saying that retailers seek tax relief amidst recent policy changes.
Mehfooz
Over 272 companies from Pakistan participating in Heimtextil fair
Pakistan is the 4th largest exhibiting country at Heimtextil Frankfurt and a longstanding participant in this show. More than 272 companies from Pakistan are participating in Heimtextil 2024, and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is set to have the largest pavilion in this Heimtextil fair starting from 9 to 12 January and features over 2,794 exhibitors present their new products in Frankfurt am Main.
Maersk back again resumes containerships transit through Red Sea
Denmark’s shipping giant Maersk said that it has rerouted four out of five container vessels that were stuck in the Red Sea back towards the Suez Canal and the long journey around Africa to avoid the risk of attack.
Trade deficit shrinks by 34.29%, export grow up by 5.17%
The country’s merchandise trade deficit contracted by 34.29 per cent during the first half of the current fiscal year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported.
Mobilink Bank and NIBAF’s synergistic initiative to foster Financial Inclusion
Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance institution, partnered with the National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF) to share its vision and practices with the entire banking industry as a result of introducing an innovative product of Commercial Vehicle. The idea behind bringing this product is to nurture entrepreneurship and foster economic growth, generating employment opportunities that contribute substantially to societal development.
Export’s of copper from Pakistan to China crosses by $1 Billion
Copper and articles thereof have seen an increase in export to China from Pakistan in recent years and in the first eleven months of 2023 increased by 9%, crossed one billion dollars mark.
Telecom sector disputes and cases will now be handled by a specialized Telecom Tribunal
Dr. Saif sharing the information on his official social media account, said that the move was aimed at expediting the resolution of legal issues and facilitating rapid progress in the telecom sector.
CDNS secure Rs.50 Billion investment in Islamic finance bonds
The Central Directorate of National Savings has secured Rs 50 billion in Islamic finance bonds at the end of the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2023–24.