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SC Bank Pakistan & IFC look to enhance its un-funded

Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan & IFC look to enhance its un-funded Risk-Participation Programme to USD 400 million to boost access to trade finance

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 - by Web Desk

Karachi: Building on the success of the existing USD 200 million PKR equivalent programme Risk-Participation Facility, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are looking to enhance …

Business

Fatima Fertilizer and Akhuwat Foundation join hands to promote Rural women agri entrepreneurial pursuits

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 - by Web Desk

Islamabad: – Fatima Fertilizer and Akhuwat Foundation joined hands through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement, signed during a special ceremony held in Lahore. The collaboration is aimed at …

Business

Dr. Zeelaf Munir elected as the new Chairperson of the Pakistan Business Council

February 10, 2025 - by Web Desk

Islamabad: The Board of Directors of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) in its meeting of February 7th, 2025, elected Dr. Zeelaf Munir as its new chairperson for a tenure of …

Business

RCCI Calls for Strengthening Industry-Academia Linkages

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 - by Web Desk

Rawalpindi – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) has emphasized the need to strengthen industry-academia linkages to effectively utilize academic and research activities for resolving industrial challenges and …

Business

CBD PUNJAB AND TDCP JOIN HANDS FOR 20TH INTERNATIONAL CHOLISTAN JEEP RALLY

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 - by Web Desk

Lahore: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authourity (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has entered a strategic partnership with the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab …

Business

Saad Siddiqui Wins BRICS & SCO Social Entrepreneur Award 2025

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 - by Web Desk

30th January, ISLAMABAD: Saad Siddiqui, Founder & CEO of Edversity, has been honored with the BRICS & SCO Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 award in Russia. Organized by the …

National News

US business tycoon’s mining firm signs landmark deal in Pakistan’s mining sector

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 - by Web Desk

Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: The White Bridge Mining, led by prominent US investor Gentry Beach, has signed a landmark agreement with the Apex Energy for the exploration and development of Placer …

Business

National Conference on Cotton Revival: The White Gold of Pakistan—From Challenges to Opportunities

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 - by Web Desk

Karachi:– Better Cotton (BC), in collaboration with the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC), successfully organized the National Conference on Cotton Revival: The White Gold of Pakistan—From Challenges to Opportunities at …

Business

easypaisa is Pakistan’s First Digital Bank To Receive Commercial Approval For Regular Operations

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 - by Web Desk

Islamabad: easypaisa has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming Pakistan’s first Digital Retail Bank to receive commercial approval for the commencement of regular digital banking operations from the State Bank …

National News

CBD Punjab And Stza Forge Strategic Partnership To Propel Technological Innovation In Punjab

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 - by Web Desk

Lahore: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), and the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding …

Business

71% of Pakistani companies reported Network security incidents, Kaspersky’s report shows

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 - by Web Desk

Islamabad : Throughout 2024, the most common type of security incident faced by companies was related to network protection according to the latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics report. 71% of …

National News

COMSATS University-ICCI Explore Collaboration for Knowledge Economy and Entrepreneurship Promotion

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 - by Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Professor Dr. Hammad Umer, Head International Office at COMSATS University Islamabad, met with Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to discuss the …

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Shandong Kerui Group delegation visits ICCI to explore joint venture opportunities

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 - by Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has highlighted the growing economic ties between Pakistan and China during a meeting with a high-level …

Business

Nasir Mansoor Qureshi Highlights Importance of Data-Driven Security Insights for Business Growth in Pakistan

January 14, 2025 - by Web Desk

Islamabad: Reliable data is no longer just a valuable asset; it has become essential for making informed decisions in a rapidly changing world. Stability and predictability, which are crucial for …

Business

CBD Punjab Signs MoU with Green Tourism to Promote Sustainable Development and Eco-Friendly Tourism

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 - by Web Desk

Lahore: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Tourism (Pvt) Ltd. to promote sustainable development and green tourism …