ICCI for focusing on IT industry to increase its exports up to $ 10 billion

Islamabad, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):The rapid adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is very important for better socio-economic development and promoting Pakistan as a digital economy, therefore, the government should focus on this industry to increase its annual exports to at least $ 10 billion per annum. This was said by Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, […]

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Interest rate hike by two percent will be too much

Islamabad, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):Former Vice President of FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh on Sunday said interest rate hike by 200bps on IMF demand will be too much. The move will increase cost of doing business and bankrupt many businesses but it will also reduce inflation and strengthen rupee, he said. Pakistan has assured the IMF […]

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Gender equity must for sustainable development

slamabad, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):Achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment is integral to each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The implementation of SDGs ensures that women and girls will receive justice and inclusion in economies that work for all. Pakistan with a population of 107 million women, has been reported as the second-worst […]

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UNISAME urges Prime Minister to explore SME potential

Karachi, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has invited the attention of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the destiny of Pakistan and can bring about a betterment in the economy and must be facilitated, supported and encouraged in such challenging times, a statement […]

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Infrastructure Development Works: KCCI asks Commissioner to establish Special Reporting Cells at district-level

Karachi, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Tariq Yousuf has requested Commissioner Karachi Iqbal Memon to establish ‘Special Reporting Cells (SRCs)’ at all districts in Karachi so that the local representatives could able to submit their recommendations about the infrastructure development work requirements in their respective areas. “Setting up […]

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South Korea’s KOTRA-Sponsored Training Programs have enhanced the productive efficiency of Pakistani Engineers in Auto Industry by 20%

Karachi, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):Mr. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has welcomed the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)’ initiatives in Pakistan for youth empowerment; skills development; world-class vocational training; productive efficiency enhancement and employment generation. Mr. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has expressed his satisfaction that the productive capacity of Pakistani engineers working in automobile plants has […]

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Online biometric to be mandatory for pilgrims: Religious Ministry

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony says the online fingerprints biometric would be mandatory for Hajj pilgrims this year as well.This was informed at a meeting of the Ministry in Islamabad on the use of ‘Saudi Visa Bio-Application’.Th…

Joint sitting of Parliament rescheduled on March 15

The joint sitting of the Parliament has been rescheduled on 15th of next month at four in the evening instead of Tuesday.The National Assembly secretariat has issued the notification to this effect.Source: Radio Pakistan

Security forces kill two terrorists in North Waziristan

Two terrorists were killed while two others were apprehended during fire exchange with security forces in Spinwam, North Waziristan.According to ISPR, weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorists, who remained actively involved in ter…

PM takes notice of Bhara Kahu bypass accident

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the accident, took place during the construction of bypass at Bhara Kahu in Islamabad.   He expressed grief over the death of two labourers in the accident and sympathised with the bereaved families.   He directed provision of best medical facilities to the injured.   The prime […]

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