Islamabad, Aug 10: Vendors have been obliged to halt manufacturing due to the local vehicle assemblers’ start of plant shutdowns. For instance, Bolan Castings Ltd (BCL) reported a decline in sales in a public filing on Friday, citing a sharp decline in client orders. Consequently, the administration has made the decision to temporarily suspend production from August 12–16. In addition to suspending production from August 1–13, Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd. (PSMCL) has extended non-production days (NPDs) till August 15-20. On Friday, the automaker notified its suppliers that unless they received other essential components, it would not accept supplies linked…
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Islamabad, Aug 10: Bill Gates participated in a video conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other high-ranking officials on Friday to discuss the poliovirus situation. Pakistan reported one more incidence of the debilitating illness, bringing the total this year to 14. The most recent victim is a 20-month-old girl from Balochistan’s Qila Saifullah region, which has seen 11 incidents this year. The prime minister presided over a conference in Karachi where the status and obstacles of the current campaign to eradicate polio were reviewed.Chris Elias, the head of the charity’s Polio Oversight Board, and Mr. Gates, the chairman of…
Islamabad, Aug 10: MCB Islamic Bank is providing its clients with a unique chance on this Independence Day. On August 13 and 14, 2024, customers who use their MCB Islamic Debit Cards can receive up to 70% off at a number of eateries. With these amazing savings on a limited-time offer, diners may enhance their Independence Day celebrations. Just go to the restaurants of your choice, use your MCB Islamic Debit Card to make your payment, and enjoy these special savings. From MCB Islamic Bank, happy Independence Day! Restaurants Location MCB Islamic Debit Card Discount The Monal Nationwide UnionPay Platinum…
Islamabad, Aug 10: Pakistan-China trade Conference at FoodAg 2024 highlighted agricultural collaboration and investment opportunities between the two countries. The Pakistan-China Agro Trade Conference, held as part of the three-day FoodAg 2024 expo at the Karachi Expo Centre, was marked by strong commitments to deepen agricultural trade and investment between the two nations, said a press release issued here on Saturday. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of leveraging Pakistan’s agricultural potential through strengthened ties with China. During his address, the minister highlighted the long-standing and robust relationship between Pakistan and China,…
Islamabad, Aug 10: China’s Sichuan Neijiang bonded warehouse has successively received two shipments totaling 332 tons of dried chilies under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Agricultural Cooperation Project this year. The chilies were promptly processed, with one portion used for producing Sichuan composite condiments and the other for processing Pixian douban, a fermented chili bean paste widely used in Sichuan cuisine. Chinese enterprises are assisting Pakistani farmers in cultivating chilies and exporting the locally produced chilies to China. This partnership exemplifies the flourishing agricultural cooperation between China and Pakistan. Pepper is a traditional crop in Pakistan, but for a long time, its…
Islamabad, Aug 10: The 2nd edition of FoodAg 2024, flagship event of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Ministry of Commerce was inaugurated by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Prime Minister accompanied by Minister of Trade, Turkiye, Prof. Dr. Omer Bolat, Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive, TDAP and other leading businessmen also attended the ceremony at Expo Center . FoodAg is a sector specific trade event organized by the Government of Pakistan where buyers from all across the…
Islamabad, Aug 10: Celebrating a new era of innovation and technology, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has been officially declared as a Special Technology Zone by the government. According to the Zone Notification, “In exercise of power conferred under Section 4(2)(b) of the Special Technology Zones Authority Act, 2021, the authority hereby notifies the following location (NUST) as a Special Technology Zone”. NUST has come a long way as a premier science and technology university of Pakistan, since its inception in March 1991.It has earned the infallible reputation of being a next-generation university with a strong focus on…
Islamabad, Aug 10: World Lion Day was observed across the globe, including in Pakistan, on Saturday. This day aimed to raise awareness about the critical situation facing lions and the urgent need for their conservation.It served as a vital reminder of the importance of these majestic creatures, highlighting their crucial role in the ecosystems and cultures, as well as the significant challenges they face in the wild.
Islamabad, Aug 9: Kashmiri Council Europe (KC-EU) would organize a protest demonstration to mark the “Black Day” on 15th August 2024 (Thursday) in front of Indian Embassy in Brussels, the European Headquaters and capital city of Belgium. It is important to mention that Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world observe the Indian Independence Day as “Black Day’’ on Aug 15 every year.KC-EU has invited a number of political and social organizations and other sympathizers of the Kashmiris to attend the protest gathering. In a statement from Brussels, Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) Mr…
Islamabad, Aug 9: JS Bank, one of the fastest growing banks in Pakistan, has been awarded the Leading Digital Bank accolade at the CxO Elevate 2024 Awards. In addition, JS Global, a subsidiary of JS Bank, has been recognized with the Digital Investment Transformation Award. These prestigious recognitions highlight JS Bank’s and JS Global’s significant roles in transforming the financial sector through innovative digital solutions, said a news release. JS Bank has been at the forefront of digital banking innovation, implementing state-of-the-art technologies to enhance customer experience and streamline banking processes. From pioneering digital account management to launching advanced mobile…
