Islamabad, Nov 5:The event was organised by H. E. Nicolas GALEY Ambassador of France to Pakistan at the Residence of France in Islamabad. The session featured key the values and beliefs of Pakistanis, comparing them to global trends and suggesting a roadmap for the future. based on 50,000 interviews across 50 countries representing 90%of global GD Pand 75% of the global population. The event, attended by prominent business leaders, policymakers, marketers, and academics, featured presentations by distinguished speakers. Mr. Zubair Ahmed Malik, former President of FPCCI and ICCI, opened the session, followed by Mr. Abdul Sattar Babar, CEO and MD…
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Islamabad, Nov 5: SDPI Conference 2024 Highlights Regional Connectivity, Climate Change, and Women Empowerment in South Asia. The second day of the Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) saw a number of panel discussions, with speakers deliberating on issues including regional connectivity, climate change, plastic waste management, women empowerment, debt justice, economic zones, textile industry and accountability. The conference is being organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). In a panel discussion on ‘Leveraging new economic geography for shared prosperity, stability and resilience’ speakers on Tuesday stressed the need to translate Pakistan’s regional connectivity and infrastructure into economic incentives. Pakistan Regional…
Islamabad, Nov 5: The Chief Minister Punjab’s Livestock Card, A Gift for Livestock Farmers. The signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Chief Minister Punjab’s Livestock Card took place at the Bank of Punjab Head Office in Lahore, marking the beginning of the registration process for the Livestock Card. Provincial Minister for Livestock and Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani and Parliamentary Secretary for Livestock Punjab Sardar Asim Makin were also present on this occasion. The MoU was signed by Secretary Livestock Punjab Saqib Ali Ateel and President/CEO The Bank of Punjab Zafar Masud. During his address, Provincial…
Islamabad, Nov 5: LDA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Commercial Use and Fee Defaulters. The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) shut 373 properties throughout the city on Monday as part of a large-scale operation against unlawful commercial activity and properties that were behind on their commercial payments. With assistance from the LDA enforcement squad and police, Chief Town Planner I Asad Zaman and Chief Town Planner II Azhar Ali spearheaded the enforcement drive, which was started under the direction of Director General (DG) Tahir Farooq. Gulberg, Garden Town, Wahdat Road, Johar Town, Wapda Town, Quaid-e-Azam Town, Canal Road, Poonch Road, and Samanabad…
Islamabad, Nov 5: FGEHA Announces Auction Date for Commercial Plots in Prime Developed Sectors. The date of the open auction for commercial plots in its developed sectors has been announced by the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). The two-day open auction is scheduled for November 13 and 14, according a Facebook post on FGEHA’s official page on November 4: Location: Gandhara Hall, Islamabad’s F-9 Park, Citizen Club It is ten in the morning. Commercial plots in Sectors G-13 and G-14 will be up for auction in a number of places, including: G-14 Markaz commercial plots of various sizes Commercial…
Islamabad, Nov 5: Canadian Investor Luqman Ahmed Explores Mining Investment Opportunities with FPCCI in Pakistan.Luqman Ahmed, a Canadian investor and associated with the mineral industry, visited the capital office of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Canadian investor Luqman Ahmed met the officials of FPCCI. Vice President of the Federation Tariq Jadoon and Incharge Capital Office Karim Aziz Malik, Chairman Coordination Capital Office Malik Sohail also attended the meeting. President FPCCI Atif Ikram Shaikh said on this occasion that there are investment opportunities in Pakistan, the business community is playing a role to restore the confidence of…
Islamabad, Nov 5: Finance Minister Chairs REMIT Steering Committee Meeting to Review Revenue, Investment, and Trade Progress. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of Revenue Mobilization, Investment and Trade Program (REMIT) Steering Committee here today to review the status and progress on the implementation of decisions taken by the Committee in its earlier meeting with regard to revenue mobilization, investment climate, trade and macro-economy. British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms Jane Marriott and senior leadership from key government ministries, including Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industries and Production,…
Islamabad, Nov 5: IBA Sukkur Sets Seven Requirements for Conducting MDCAT Exam. A seven-point strategy to administer the MDCAT exam under their jurisdiction is urgently needed, according to a letter from the secretary of IBA Sukkur’s Testing Agency to the Sindh Health Secretary. A quick online meeting with IBA Sukkur, PMDC, universities, and other relevant officials is also required, along with the prompt nomination of focus persons from the PMDC and Health Department. The letter was delivered as the exam deadline approaches. MDCAT must be held within four weeks of the October 26 directive from the Sindh High Court. However,…
Islamabad, Nov 5: The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Awards the “Japanese Ambassador’s Commendations” to Ms. TAKAGAKI Elli, for contributing to Pak-Japan friendship.H.E. Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on 5th November 2024, conferred the “Japanese Ambassador’s Commendations” to Ms. TAKAGAKI Elli at the ceremony held at his Official Residence in Islamabad. The Japanese Ambassador’s Commendations are awarded to persons or organisations to commend their significant contributions or distinct service in accordance with the work of the Embassy of Japan. Ms. TAKAGAKI Elli, Founder of Paper Miracles, Sunny Miracles, Plastic Miracles, “Colors of Pakistan” and Jobs Intl…
Islamabad, Nov 5: Pak-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Contacts Key to Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Investment, Says Ayaz. Parliamentary interactions between the parliaments of Pak- Kazakhstan could be crucial in strengthening the current bilateral ties, according to Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday. When Kazakhstan’s ambassador, Yerzhan Kistafin, paid him a visit at Parliament House, Ayaz Sadiq stated that Pakistan cherishes its friendly relations with Kazakhstan and that the two nations share an enduring link of a same religion, culture, and history. He added that strengthening links between the two countries is essential to the development and prosperity of…
