LSE Becomes First Pakistani Institute to be Selected for WTO Chairs Program
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has selected the Lahore School of Economics (LSE) under its WTO Chairs program.Advisor to Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razzak Dawood, announced this in a tweet on Monday. He also congratulated the…
Tarin Reviews Progress on Establishment of Federal Govt Properties Management Authority
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin, held a meeting to review the establishment of the federal government Properties Management Authority at Finance Division. Senator Aun Abass Buppi, Secretary Finance, and senior office…
ADB Delegation Meets FBR Team to Review FBR Reforms
Asian Development Bank (ADB) officials Wednesday visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) HQs to review the progress made on “FBR Reform Engagement with ADB” and issues and challenges being faced for effective implementation.During the meeting, the p…
SECP Revises Regulations on Valuation of Assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued revised regulations, authorizing the registered valuers to carry out the valuation of properties, stocks, shares, debentures, securities, and any other assets of companies.According t…
Pakistan Fulfils Another Condition Set by IMF
The Joint sitting of the Parliament on Wednesday passed the crucial SBP Banking Services Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 paving way paving way for International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.The bill aims to reduce the Finance Ministry’s oversight of the…
Parliament Okays SECP Bills Seeking Promotion of Tech Startups & Businesses
The parliament on Wednesday approved three important bills, pertaining to the Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) bills, including a bill aimed to promote startups.According to details, the parliament in its joint sitting, approved the Co…
Remittances to Remain Flat in 2022: World Bank
Remittances in Pakistan are likely to remain flat at the current levels in 2022, as the one-off effects of government incentives to attract them fade, though the Afghanistan factor will continue to sustain flows, says the World Bank.The Bank in its rep…
Baba Guru Nanak’s anniversary ceremonies begin at Kartarpur Complex today
The ceremonies to mark the 552nd birth anniversary of Sikh faith founder Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji begin at Kartarpur Gurdwara Complex on Wednesday.Thousands of Sikh Yatrees from across the world and India are attending the ceremonies.The main birthday ce…
Indian Sikh Yatrees reach Pakistan through Wagah Border to attend birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak
The arrival of 3000 Sikh Yatrees from India is continuing at Wagah Border in Lahore to attend the 552nd birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Jee. Chairman Evacuee Trust Property Board Dr. Aamer Ahmed and other high officials welcoming the Sikh Yatr…
Ramiz Raja Opens Up on Pakistan Getting Hosting Rights for Champions Trophy
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Ramiz Raja, expressed his delight at Pakistan getting the hosting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Ramiz said that hosting such a prestigious tournament is a matter of great pride and it will help deve…