CDA Rolls Out Free Internet in Islamabad: 30 Locations to Get Public Wi-Fi
The federal capital will soon have free Wi-Fi facilities at 30 locations, including commercial centres, public transport stations, and parks. The first phase will cover high-traffic areas such as main commercial markets, metro and feeder bus stations, and recreational areas. “The facility will ensure maximum citizens benefit from modern connectivity, easing access to digital services…
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Tetra Pak Pakistan Limited and Bulleh Shah Packaging Partner to Strengthen Used Beverage Carton Recycling in Pakistan
Tetra Pak Pakistan Limited and Bulleh Shah Packaging (Private) Limited (BSP) have entered into a strategic collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a commercially viable collection and recycling value chain for used beverage cartons (UBC) in Pakistan.
Khushhali Bank Partners with SBP to Empower Women Through WE Finance Code
Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL) has signed the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code) initiated by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), aligning with a vision of a more inclusive financial system ecosystem across the country for women entrepreneurs.
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Govt trim down profit rates on CDNS, savings schemes
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS), Savings certificate rate on the Defence Saving Certificates reduced, from 11.91 per cent to 11.76 per cent.
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Shahid Afridi says empowering daughters from deprived families with quality education is a must for Pakistan’s progress
Renowned sports celebrity and global charity leader of Pakistan, Shahid Afridi has said that empowering daughters of deprived families with quality education is a prerequisite for Pakistan’s development and progress.
PIA to begin weekly friday flights connecting Islamabad and Beijing
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced to operation of its weekly flight on the Islamabad-Beijing-Islamabad route on Friday starting from November.
SECP & U.S. CFTC conducted 2nd Training Session on Commodities Futures Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in collaboration with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commenced the second training session on the development of the Commodity Futures Market, in Islamabad.
U.S Embassy’s AWE program trains 100 women entrepreneurs in Pakistan
The U.S Embassy in Islamabad held a graduation celebration for 100 women in the fifth cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). Since 2020, the AWE has mentored over 330 Pakistani women to establish and scale up their businesses.
ADB approve $155.5 Million financing for MSMEs to women empower
The Asian Development Bank has approved $155.5 million in financing for Pakistan that will support policy reforms enhancing women’s access to finance and provide credit to women-led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
Chairman PTA, CEO Zong 4G discuss future of digitalization in Pakistan
The CEO and Chairman of Zong 4G, Huo Junli met with Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (Retd.) Hafeez ur Rehman and discussed matters related to growth of Pakistan’s telecom industry. The leaders of Zong 4G and PTA discussed the future of digitalization in the country and the mutual efforts that could go…