Islamabad: In a bid to enhance transparency, data security, and the effectiveness of social protection systems in Pakistan, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and the World Bank have agreed to deepen their collaboration, focusing on responsib…
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SECP issues consultation paper on ‘Peer-to-Peer and Crowd Lending’
Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has invited feedback on a comprehensive Consultation Paper on the Challenges and Potential of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Crowd Lending in Pakistan.
The paper also includes proposed ame…
SNGPL Facilitation Desk inaugurated at LCCI
Lahore: A dedicated facilitation desk of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has been inaugurated at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to address gas-related issues of the business community.
LCCI Acting President Engineer Khalid…
90-day remission of sentence for prisoners ahead of Eid
Lahore: The Punjab Home Department on Thursday issued a notification granting special remission of sentences to prisoners across the province’s jails ahead of Eid-ul-Adha.
According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, acting on t…
Secretary Rescue 1122 reviews Eid plan
Lahore: Secretary Emergency Services Rescue 1122 Dr Rizwan Naseer reviewed the final Eid-ul-Adha emergency response plan in Punjab and announced that over 12,000 rescuers will be deployed throughout the province to ensure public safety.
A spokespers…
PWPA, UNDP hold key meeting to boost women’s protection, rights in Punjab
Lahore: A high-level meeting took place on Thursday at the Head Office of Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA), bringing together Chairperson Hina Pervaiz Butt and Director General Kalsoom Saqib with representatives of the United Nations Developme…