Islamabad, Mar 8 2025: Prime Minister’s major initiative on the occasion of International Women’s Day to empower women through decent employment and their own businesses. Prime Minister’s decision to include women involved in cottage industries and small businesses in the Small & Medium Enterprise Sector (SME) Prime Minister’s directive to provide necessary capital and facilities to business women involved in cottage industries on a priority basis for increasing their businesses. Directive on measures to provide low-cost loans to women through the Prime Minister’s Youth Loan Scheme. Prime Minister’s directive to take steps to empower educated and skilled women in rural…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Mar 8 2025: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a shift from web-based access to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)-based system for its regulatory portals. A move aimed at enhancing security amid the growing expansion of digital financial operations. According to a circular issued by the central bank, this transition will officially take effect on May 30. The SBP emphasized that this upgrade is part of its broader efforts to fortify cybersecurity measures as digital transactions and regulatory processes become increasingly sophisticated. The central bank highlighted that it has fully digitized the process for receiving submissions from…
Islamabad, Mar 8 2025: The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has cautioned Punjab and Sindh to brace for water shortages of up to 35% as the water levels in Tarbela and Mangla reservoirs near their dead levels. This situation raises serious concerns over irrigation supplies, particularly as the Rabi crop season nears its final stage, according to an official report. In a formal communication addressed to the irrigation departments of all four provinces, Indus River System Authority (Irsa) Director of Regulation, Khalid Idrees Rana, highlighted the alarming depletion of both reservoirs. He warned that Punjab and Sindh might encounter a…
Islamabad, Mar 8 2025: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday during the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ,discuss Geo-Political Developments Matters . The discussion focused on regional and global developments, reinforcing the commitment of both nations to strengthening their diplomatic ties. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, both leaders engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on pressing Geo Political Developments Matters. The meeting served as an opportunity to…
Islamabad, Mar 8 2025: Pakistan continues to struggle with gender equality, ranking 145th out of 146 nations in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Equality Gap Report 2024, placing just above Sudan. Despite making up almost half of the population, women in Pakistan remain significantly underrepresented in economic activities, leadership roles, and education. Women’s Economic Participation Remains Alarmingly Low With only 23% of women engaged in economic activities, over 40 million Pakistani women remain outside the workforce. Those who do participate face substantial wage gaps, earning 18% less than men, as reported by the World Bank. This means that…
Islamabad, Mar 8 2025: In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Royal Thai Embassy, UN Women Pakistan & Depilex Clinics and Institute Pakistan have partnered in a strategic initiative to advance women’s entrepreneurship in Sialkot. This collaboration aims to enhance their skills, create new business opportunities, and promote financial sustainability for women-led enterprises in the region. In a recent high-level meeting, stakeholders reaffirmed their dedication to empowering women entrepreneurs by utilizing expertise, resources, and ethical business solutions inspired by the Thai beauty industry. Basically Sialkot was selected as the pilot location due to the strong presence and outreach of both…
Islamabad, Mar 8 2025: On International Women’s Day, Pakistan pays tribute to the resilience, strength, and brilliance of women the architects of society, the pillars of families, and the changemakers of tomorrow. Across all fields from classrooms to corporate offices, agricultural lands to the frontlines Pakistani women continue to redefine possibilities, shaping a brighter and more inclusive future. This year’s theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” serves as a powerful reminder of the shared responsibility to foster a society where women are not only respected but also given equal opportunities to thrive. READ MORE:
Islamabad, Mar 7 2025: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister today. During the course of the meeting the latter conveyed his warm greetings and good wishes to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. He also congratulated the Chinese leadership and nation, on the successful convening of the “Two Sessions” of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. While expressing his satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China bilateral strategic relations, as manifested by the successful visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to Beijing last month,. The Prime Minister thanked…
Islamabad, Mar 7 2025: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s largest Islamic banks, has strengthened its commitment to sustainability and women’s empowerment by partnering with Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance (AIM) and The Citizens Foundation (TCF). Under this collaboration, the Bank aims to provide women with interest-free solar financing. Launched on International Women’s Day, this initiative reflects FBL’s long-term vision of creating an equitable and sustainable future while making a real impact through corporate social responsibility. The partnership was formalised with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing at Faysal House. This initiative will allow educators and women across Pakistan to install…
Islamabad, Mar 7 2025: In line with our mission to empower underserved communities and expand financial access, easypaisa digital bank is actively supporting the Government of Pakistan this Ramadan, in delivering vital financial assistance to those who need it most, under PM’s Ramadan Relief Package. As part of this initiative, PKR 20 billion will be distributed among 4 million deserving households nationwide, with each family receiving PKR 5,000 in financial support. easypaisa digital bank is facilitating the disbursement of much-needed financial assistance to over 1 million beneficiaries across all four provinces, as well as Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan,…
