PTCL, SCO to explore collaborative opportunities for upscaling services nationwide, especially AJK, GB

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Special Communication Organization (SCO) to explore potential collaborative opportunities for growth of telecom services across Pakistan, with special focus on AJK and GB. The signing ceremony was attended by Hatem Bamatraf, President and GCEO, PTCL & Ufone and Major Gen Muhammad Shahid […]

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Opposition demands public opinion on mini-budget

ISLAMABAD:The Opposition on Thursday demanded the government to circulate the copy of Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021 for the purpose of eliciting opinion on it. PPPP lawmaker Shazia Mari moved an amendment by citing Rule 124 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 and demanded to circulate the bill […]

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PBM provided Financial Assistance to around 100 earthquake victim families in GB

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) extended its support to the earthquake victims of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and provided Financial Assistance to around 100 earthquake victim families. Governor GB Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon and Managing Director PBM, Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar visited district Roundu and other earthquake affected areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and presented financial assistance cheques to them. Governor […]

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FBR introduces POS to facilitate retailers

ABBOTTABAD:Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday introduced Point of Sale (POS), a specialized advanced inventory management system which was developed especially for retailers. Assistant Commissioner FBR regional office Abbottabad Junaid Khan informed media in a press conference. He further said that this web-based POS System is best suitable for retail stores, salons, restaurants, boutiques, hardware […]

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Plantation viable option to counter climate change challenges: Experts

PESHAWAR:The speakers at the special session at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University have said that plantation was the easiest option to counter the challenges of global warming and climate change. Appreciating PTI Government’s flagship billion trees afforestation project, the speakers said the project had been globally recognized due to its effective role in combating climate change […]

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LUMHS to hold Entry Test for Degree, Associate Degree, Diploma programs on Jan 16

HYDERABAD:The management of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) has announced to hold pre admission entry test in Degree program, Associate Degree program and Diploma program on Sunday (January 16) at University’s main campus. All the eligible candidates, who have applied for admission in 15 Degree programs, Associate Degree and Diploma programs of […]

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SECP consolidated 60 insurance circulars/directives

ISLAMABAD:The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), to facilitate the insurance sector in complying with the applicable regulatory requirements, has issued Master Circular, consolidating all existing applicable circulars, directives and guidelines issued up to December 31, 2021. The Master Circular has been categorized into twelve key chapters i.e. Licensing and Authorization, Product Approvals and […]

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