President and Prime Minister Urge Action for Safe, Resilient Food Systems
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have issued calls to action for stakeholders in agriculture and
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Chemical Industry Key to Economic Growth, Minister Ahsan Iqbal Says
June 7, 2026
Lahore: The chemical industry is poised to play a significant role in Pakistan’s economic growth, export promotion, and job creation,
Tax System Reforms Drive Business Facilitation in Pakistan
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: Major economic reforms introduced in Pakistan since 2024 have modernized the tax system, digital payments, and the trade sector,
Pakistan Signs MoU for Development of Maritime Business District in Karachi
June 7, 2026
Karachi: Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi and local partners to explore the development of a maritime
AJK Supreme Court Upholds Government’s Stance on Refugee Seats, Rejects Protest Politics
June 7, 2026
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court has affirmed the government’s position on the issue of refugee seats, rejecting
IGP Islamabad Reviews Security and Counter-Terrorism Efforts, Calls for Swift Actions
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: Inspector General of Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi convened a meeting at the Central Police Office, focusing on
Normalcy Prevails in Bagh District Amid Rejection of Strike Call
June 7, 2026
Bagh: Daily life and business activities are proceeding without disruption in Bagh district, part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Commercial
Islamabad Traffic Police Implements New Measures to Manage Weekly Bazaar Congestion
June 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement around the city’s weekly bazaars, the Islamabad
SBP facilitates Entities and Freelancers to enhance export of Software, IT and IT Enabled Services
January 13, 2023
Karachi, January 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):To facilitate exporters of software, IT and IT Enabled Services, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has amended its foreign exchange regulations, advising the banks to mandatorily allow, till March 31, 2023, retention of 35% of their export proceeds in special foreign currency accounts. However, such exporters
Operations against Encroachment in Islamabad
January 13, 2023
Islamabad, January 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):On the direction of Chairman CDA Captain (retired) Muhammad Usman Yunus, DG Enforcement gave orders to the anti-encroachment staff regarding anti-encroachment operations, as a result of which today across the city 20 kanals of land were demolished and 5 trucks of goods were confiscated. According to
Anti-Encroachment Operations
January 13, 2023
Islamabad, January 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):On the instructions of Chairman CDA Captain (retired) Muhammad Usman Yunus, DG Enforcement today issued orders to the anti-encroachment staff to take action against encroachments despite the heavy rain in Islamabad. As a result of which, many constructions across the city were demolished today and 5
PSQCA to increase Cross-Border Trade
January 13, 2023
Karachi, January 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):In pursuance of the decision made during the 24th Board of Directors Meeting of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) held on November 28, 2022 at PSQCA-Complex, Karachi under the Chairmanship of Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan Mr. Agha Hassan Baloch.
Chairman CDA inaugurated the rainwater rechargeable well
January 13, 2023
Islamabad, January 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chairman Capital Development Authority Captain (R) Muhammad Usman Younis on Tuesday inaugurated the rainwater rechargeable well-constructed in PMD Sector H-8/2. On this occasion, DG Water Management and other officers were also with him. Chairman CDA told that 100 recharge wells have been constructed at different places
SBP issues NOCs to five applicants for establishing Digital Banks
January 13, 2023
Karachi, January 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued no objection certificates to the following five (05) applicants for establishing digital banks: (i) Easy Paisa DB (Telenor Pakistan B.V and Ali Pay Holding Ltd.)1 ; (ii) Hugo Bank (Getz Bros and Co., Atlas Consolidated Pte. Ltd. and M
Workers’ Remittances in December 2022
January 13, 2023
Karachi, January 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):1. Workers’ remittances recorded an inflow of US$2.0 billion during Dec 22. 2. During Dec 2022, remittances decreased by 3.2 percent on m/m and by 19.0 percent on y/y basis. 3. With cumulative inflow of US$ 14.1 billion during H1FY23, the remittances decreased by 11.1 percent
SECP registers 2,374 new companies in December 2022
January 13, 2023
Islamabad, January 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,374 new companies in December 2022. The total number of registered companies now stands at 183,744. Total capitalization (paid-up-capital) of these companies for the current month stands at Rs4.1 billion. Foreign investment has been reported in 85