The Sino-Pak agreement that would lead to the development of the $46 billion-China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has taken the deep-rooted friendship between the two sides up another level. CPEC is China’s largest international investment venture so far and promises to bring immense benefits to the two sides, both political and economic. As indicated by its...
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Carmudi Pakistan joins hands with Karachi Vocational Training Centre
LAHORE: In a bid to support Karachi Vocational Training Centre’s (KVTC) commitment to integrate intellectually disabled individuals into the mainstream society of Pakistan, leading online vehicle marketplace Carmudi.pk is proud to join hands with KVTC as their official online promotion partner. Carmudi Pakistan will partner with KVTC to provide a platform to create awareness around...
Businesswomen are precious asset of our society: Senator
ISLAMABAD: Senator Najma Hameed on Thursday said government was striving hard to provide opportunities to women for promotion of their businesses which is imperative for the national development. She said that we need to change attitude and behaviour of the society towards working as well as businesswomen if we want to excel and make Pakistan...
PROPERTY MARKET IS BACK WITH A BANG Pakistan’s real estate sector shows massive signs of improvement after Eid-ul-Azha
LAHORE: Pakistan’s real estate sector has made a strong comeback after the Eid break, according to property portal, Lamudi.pk. This is due to the influx of overseas Pakistanis who were back in the country to celebrate Eid with loved ones. Eid was perfectly timed with the improved security situation in the country. With the successful...
New LCCI Office bearers pledge to work for economic revival
LAHORE: The newly elected LCCI President Sheikh Muhammad Arshad, Senior Vice President Almas Haider and Vice President Nasir Saeed have spelt out their priorities for the coming year and pledged to work for economic revival of the country. The LCCI new chiefs also defined their priorities while addressing at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of...
Preferential Trade Agreement key to boost bilateral trade with Russia: Jawad
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Standing Committee Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Horticulture and Food Exports, Ahmad Jawad has said preferential trade agreement and availability of the banking channels is the key to boost bilateral trade between Russia and Pakistan in the current scenario. Talking to to Minister Counselor of the Embassy of...
Khurram Dastgir declares support for International Pak Hand knotted Carpet Exhibition in Lahore
LAHORE: Federal Commerce Minister, Khurram Dastgir, has declared full support for the declining handmade carpet sector in the country, approving Rs.7.5 Million for the 33rd International Pakistan Hand knotted Carpet Exhibition being held from October 6-9, 2015 in Lahore. This was announced by him in a meeting with the delegation of Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and...
SECP revises format of Review Report on Statement of Compliance by Public Sector Companies
ISLAMABAD: The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revised the Public Sector Companies (Corporate Governance Compliance) Guidelines, 2013. The format of the review report on statement of compliance from the auditors to the members, specified vide Schedule III thereof, has been revised in the light of recommendations received from the Institute of Chartered...
SECP dismisses rumors regarding market activity
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has strongly dismissed and discounted reports in the print and electronic media that due to reference of certain cases to NAB, the stock market has experienced some fluctuations. In a statement issued today, the SECP clarified that NAB has been approached to take punitive action...
Intra-Saarc trade can be increased to $100 billion; Softening of SAFTA sensitive lists to boost trade by 250%: PBIF
ISLAMABAD: Trade between Saarc nations could be increased to one hundred billion dollars annually from the current dismal $28 billion which will unleash new era of peace and prosperity, a business leader said Tuesday. Twenty five percent trade of the Southeast Asian nations is within ASEAN region while almost 95 percent trade of Saarc nations...
