Begum Bano Qudsia, the Pakistan famous playwright, is being paid tribute on the occasion of her birthday by the Google by depicting her portrait as Google Doodle today.
Bano Qudsia was born on 28th November 1928, and she is also known as Bano Aapa.
ASL posted LPAT of PKR617mn (LPS: PKR0.89) during FY20, as compared to a NPAT of PKR254mn (EPS: PKR0.26) in FY19. The decline in earnings emanated from (i) domestic market contraction led by slowdown in production of automobile and appliances, (ii) higher interest rates, (iii) PKR depreciation against the US$, and (v) Covid-19 induced lockdowns in 4Q.
Roshan Packages Ltd. held its corporate briefing session in which the management discussed the latest financial performance and outlook of the company.
• During 4QFY20, the top line of the company took a slight hit due to seasonal and COVID-19 impact.
Pakistan Equities bounced back during the week with the index climbing 620 points as the market participants gained much-needed clarity related to lockdown measures taken by the government to curb the virus. Additionally, although in line with market expectations, the investors welcomed the decision by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to keep the key policy rate unchanged at 7.0% for the next two months.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) organized a Country Strategy Dialogue (CSD) on Pakistan. Acting CEO FINCA Micro Finance Bank Pakistan, Mr. Shahid Hosain Kazi, joined a gathering of international and Pakistani business leaders for discussions on a wide range of subjects including economy, finance, investment, trade, manufacturing, digitalization and startups, regional connectivity and CPEC, etc
While expressing his thoughts, Shahid Hosain Kazi said “Financial inclusion is a key enabler to reducing poverty and boosting prosperity especially in the case of the developing world.
A long-serving champion of public health and the hospice movement, Mark Millar has been appointed president of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Mark Millar, from Suffolk, England, was named to the global role at ACCA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held entirely online for the first time ever.
Imagine you’re on your way to work and, as you are driving, your eyes roll on the fuel indicator and you realize that you must stop by at the nearest petrol station. 
You get the tank refilled hastily as you have a crucial meeting planned ahead.
The exponential increase in Covid-19 cases across Pakistan has once again created a difficult situation for citizens. Being a people-centric brand, the safety and security of customers is of utmost importance to Ufone. Hence the company is providing an online balance recharge service so customers can avoid unnecessary visits to retailers or service centers.
Market opened on a negative note today with -54pts and closed the first session -133pts. Index lost a total of 278pts during the session, however, buying activity in Banks, Cement, Refineries and Technology sector helped the index gain some points. The index closed -224pts (unadjusted).
A Spokesman of National Highway Authority has said that Pindi-Bhattian Toll Plaza was established in 2017, before coming into power of the present Government. Like other motorways, the toll plaza on this motorway (M-4) was set up for motorway users. The toll is used for providing safe and comfortable traveling to the people.
Keeping in mind the evolving digital communications needs of Zong 4G’s customers in Attock, Kamra, and Hazro, Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services provider, has brought special new offers for these cities.
Through these exclusive offers, Zong 4G’s customers living in Attock, Kamra, and Hazro can enjoy 75 All Net Minutes, 5000 MB Data, 5000 On-Net Minutes, and 5000 SMSs for the whole week with a recharge of PKR 250 only.
President Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (TCCIA) Paul F. Koyi has urged the Pakistani businessmen & industrialists to improve ties with Tanzanian counterparts by exploring more avenues of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries in different sectors of the economy.
Chairman of National Business Group of FPCCI, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Friday said peace and prosperity is impossible in presence of colonial international institutions like the IMF and World Bank.
As part of its efforts to ensure safety and security for the community, Careem distributed smog kits and safety jackets to the Captains in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
In the last few years, smog has been dubbed as the ‘fifth season’ in Pakistan with every year the statistics record an increase in the level of pollution in the air beating all previous records, in all major cities of Pakistan, with Lahore leading the list.
As per NFDC data, Urea offtake during October 2020 clocked in at c.413k tons, up 3.5x yoy and 5% mom. The sharp yoy increase was due to depressed sales in October 2019 due to pre-buying in earlier months in anticipation of price hikes.