SBP strengthens Corporate Governance Regulatory Framework for Banks, DFIs

KARACHI:The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday issued the revised ‘Corporate Governance Regulatory Framework’ with the objective to further strengthen the corporate governance regime of banks and development finance institutions (DFIs) and to align the same with international standards and best practices. The framework, which has been developed in consultation with key stakeholders, covers […]

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PM for deepening Pakistan-US engagement to promote peace, stability in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday emphasized that Pakistan and the United States needed to deepen engagement to promote peace, stability and economic development in Afghanistan. Referring to the evolving situation in Afghanistan, he particularly underscored that there was an urgent need to financially assist the Afghan people as part of the effort to prevent […]

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Dr. Junaid Abdul Razzak calls on Governor Imran Ismail

KARACHI:Professor Dr. Junaid Abdul Razzak called on Sindh Governor Imran Ismail at Governor House here on Monday. Governor Sindh while highlighting the significance of access to emergency care system said that emergency care was an essential part of the health system and served as a first point of contact, said a communique. He said that […]

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Sindh govt launches rural support progamme to reduce poverty, improve quality of life

KARACHI:Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Monday said that the provincial government envisioned Union Council Based Poverty Reduction Programme (UCBPRP) with the specific objectives to reduce poverty; and improve the quality of life of poor and marginalized communities through social mobilization, capacity development; asset creation and income generation. “It is focused on women empowerment, […]

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Murtaza Wahab distributes items among fire affectees

KARACHI:Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday visited Teen Hateen fire affectees and distributed items among them. District Administration and Provincial Disaster Management Authority workers were also present on the occasion. The affectees informed the Administrator Karachi about the losses and thanked him for timely assistance. He also inspected the fire affected huts at Teen […]

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Haleem accuses PPP of trampling democratic norms in Sindh

KARACHI:Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh, on Monday, alleged Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of establishing civilian dictatorship in Sindh by trampling democratic norms and values. He said voice of the opposition was being suppressed on the floor of the assembly and unilateral actions were being taken against the democratic traditions, said […]

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DC reviews vaccination status, imposes fine on non-vaccinated staff, customers

ISLAMABAD:The deputy commissioner Islamabad along with National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) team on Monday visited various areas of the city and checked Covid-19 vaccination status/SOPs of individuals, and staff at restaurants, hotels, cash & carries and markets. The teams imposed heavy fines on non-vaccinated staff and customers at various shops, hotels and restaurants situated […]

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