Pakistan and China sign MoU for port cooperation
Our correspondent Karachi May 28, 2015, Pakistan and China signed an agreement for mutual cooperation in port sector today. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Karachi Port Trust…
SBP Issues Monetary Policy Decision for Next Two Months
Macroeconomic conditions towards the end of FY15 have further improved compared to the beginning of the fiscal year. Current account deficit has narrowed down; average annual inflation is significantly below…
24th Annual Eid Card Competition held at Hamdard Public School
A renowned Social Worker & TV Artist Mrs. Jehan Ara Hai cutting the ribbon of inauguration of 24th Annual Eid Card Competition at Bait al Hikmah Auditorium, Madinat al Hikmah…
Siraj Teli urges Business & Industrial community to protest against GIDC Bill 2015, anti-business policies
A dinner reception hosted by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Businessmen Group (BMG) to mark 18 years of Public Service of Businessmen Group from KCCI's…
KE: Operation Burq Continues with Positive Results
Operation Burq, KE's campaign against defaulters and thieves continued with some positive results as some residential and commercial thieves were targeted. KE's team with the help of FIA, Sind Police…
Sachal Energy gets `financing of US $107 million for Wind Power Project
Sachal Energy Development (Pvt) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arif Habib Corporation Limited has announced that they have been sanctioned financing of US $107 million from Industrial and Commercial…
Djuice launches “Apportunity” to find the best Apps developed in Pakistan
Telenor Pakistan's youth centric brand, djuice, has declared open the annual Apportunity Contest 2015 –a competition to hunt for the best mobile phone applications (apps) developed by Pakistani students and…
FPCCI appreciates the role of Jute Industry & assured FPCCI supports to Jute Industry
Mr. Abdul Rahim Janoo, Senior Vice President stated that Jute industry is playing a vital role to promote Pakistan economy with various exportable items during his meeting with Mr. Malik…
APCNGA expresses reservations over GIDC Act
The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) has expressed serious reservations over GIDC Act terming it discriminatory. The Act will not treat different gas consuming sectors on equitable basis while recovery…
FPCCI President demands Business & People friendly budget
Mian Muhammad Adrees, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has urged the Ministry of Finance to present the forthcoming federal budget as business friendly.…
HP Invitational Golf Tournament-2015, Pakistan
The first HP Invitation Golf Tournament 2015 Pakistan held at Karachi Golf Club on May 16. Despite hot weather, 123 amateur golfers participated in this 18-hole premier event comprising of…
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla elected as the Chairperson for the Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla has been unanimously elected in as the Chairperson for the Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization. This decision was taken at a meeting convened at the Parliament House in order to elect the Chairpersons for the 34 parliamentary committees.
The Senate’s Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue, Statistics, Economic Affairs and Privatization is one of the most crucial parliamentary panels that has a vast role in scrutinizing economic policies and legislative bills before they are due for discussion in the parliament. (more…)