ADB’s $1.5bn BRACE Programme to go long way, building resilience: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Asian Development Bank’s “Building Resilience with Active Countercyclical Expenditure” (BRACE) Programme would go a long way to improve Pakistan’s financial position and help...
Energy Minister orders to restore KN Shah Grid Station within five days
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah discussed restoration of Khairpur Natahn Shah Grid Station with Energy Minister Khurrum Dastagir, which will provide power to flood-affected areas helping de-flood areas. According to details, CM Si...
Dar reviews IT sector’s declining export trend
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar emphasising importance of IT sector said that government accords priority attention to IT sector to tap its true potential. He said that IT sector has immense potential for growth and coul...
ADB approves $1.5bn loan for Pakistan
MANILA: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $ 1.5 billion in financing to help government of Pakistan provide social protection, promote food security and support employment for its people amid devastating floods and global supply chain disrupt...
Pakistan acknowledges UK’s role as largest bilateral partner: Ayaz Sadiq
ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner called on Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq here Meeting was also attended by Kazim Niaz, Secretary Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Humair Karim, Additional Secretary...
PM assures to implement strategy to increase use of electric vehicles
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured to implement a comprehensive strategy to increase use of electric vehicles and construct related infrastructure across country. Chairing a meeting here, he said government has recently approved a proj...
President Alvi for embracing digital technology for fast-track eco development
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for adopting digital technology, IT tools and innovations perpetually being made in all sectors including accounting and financial sector for ensuring accelerated economic development. Addressing members&...
German investors discuss energy projects with Imtiaz Sheikh
KARACHI: A 14-member delegation of German investors discussed alternative energy projects in detail with Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh here. Welcoming German investors for their interest in investing in energy sector in Sindh he said that...
Seminar marking ‘World Osteoporosis Day’ held at IU North Campus
Karachi: Attainment of SDG 3 and SDG 17 is essential to achieve good health and well-being. About 8 million bone fractures occur in world every year due to osteoporosis. Increasing incidence of osteoporotic fractures and a lack of awareness of diseas...
SLIC, DIB ink accord for Takaful solutions
Karachi: State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB). This partnership will enable both organisations to offer hassle-free Shariah-compliant financial solutions to DIB customers natio...
