Islamabad: As a part of stringent surveillance practices to cut abusive market practices, the SECP issued three orders to former employee of a brokerage house and two of their relatives in instances of front running/insider trading and a cumulative penalty of Rs5.05 million was imposed. Moreover, three orders were issued …

Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Capital Market Board (CMB) of Turkey have signed an MOU in Istanbul. The MOU that has been signed by Muhammad Ali, the SECP Chairman, and Prof Dr Vedat Akgiray, the CMB Chairman, aims at fostering the cooperation and exchange of …

Lahore: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Javed Iqbal has issued transfer and posting orders of police officer. According to details, Dr. Muhammad Azam, Chief Traffic Officer, Rawalpindi, is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Regional Investigation Branch, Rawalpindi, against an existing vacancy, with immediate effect. For more information, …

Islamabad: Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has spoken about the Commonwealth’s unique role in tackling climate change. Henry Bellingham MP At an event at the Royal Commonwealth Society in London on 15 September, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham spoke about the need to build global resilience to face the challenges …

Islamabad: British High Commission announces the death of Sir Hilary Synnott, former British High Commissioner to Pakistan It is with sadness that the British High Commission announces the death of Sir Hilary Synnott, former British High Commissioner to Pakistan from 2000 to 2003. Sir Hilary passed away in his sleep …

Islamabad: The UK Prime Minister David Cameron made a commitment to double trade to Pakistan to £2.5bn by 2015 A UK trade mission representing the financial and mining sectors began their weeklong visit programme to Pakistan today, Monday 12 September. The delegates met with senior political and business leaders in …

Islamabad: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today launched a guidebook aimed at helping decision makers in developing countries to better take advantage of the billions pledged to address climate change. “Blending Climate Finance through National Climate Funds” is based on UNDP’s experience in setting up, managing and advising 750 …