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Gender equity must for sustainable development

February 27, 2023 |

slamabad, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):Achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment is integral to each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The implementation of SDGs ensures that women and girls will receive justice and inclusion in economies that work for all. Pakistan with a population of 107 million women, has been reported as the second-worst […]

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South Korea’s KOTRA-Sponsored Training Programs have enhanced the productive efficiency of Pakistani Engineers in Auto Industry by 20%

February 27, 2023 |

Karachi, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):Mr. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has welcomed the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)’ initiatives in Pakistan for youth empowerment; skills development; world-class vocational training; productive efficiency enhancement and employment generation. Mr. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has expressed his satisfaction that the productive capacity of Pakistani engineers working in automobile plants has […]

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UNISAME urges Prime Minister to explore SME potential

February 27, 2023 |

Karachi, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has invited the attention of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the destiny of Pakistan and can bring about a betterment in the economy and must be facilitated, supported and encouraged in such challenging times, a statement […]

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Infrastructure Development Works: KCCI asks Commissioner to establish Special Reporting Cells at district-level

February 27, 2023 |

Karachi, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Tariq Yousuf has requested Commissioner Karachi Iqbal Memon to establish ‘Special Reporting Cells (SRCs)’ at all districts in Karachi so that the local representatives could able to submit their recommendations about the infrastructure development work requirements in their respective areas. “Setting up […]

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Society and politics collapse before economic meltdown: Mian Zahid Hussain

February 27, 2023 |

Karachi, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Monday said resources flow top down in developed countries but the direction of capital in Pakistan is bottom up. Almost 80% of the tax revenue comes […]

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Mayor assures to play role to increase Pak-UK Bilateral Trade

February 27, 2023 |

Islamabad, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):Yasser Iqbal, Mayor of Pendle of Lancashire County said that he would play a role to further increase bilateral trade ties between Pakistan and UK as both countries have good potential to do trade in many items for mutual benefit. He said this while exchanging views with Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, […]

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SMEDA and Jazz to collaborate for Digitalization of SME Sector

February 27, 2023 |

Lahore, February 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and Jazz Business would share their expertise to digitalize SME sector for expediting economic development the country. The scope of collaboration in this regard was discussed at a joint meeting of the two organizations held at SMEDA head office today in chair with […]

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Government should give dearness allowance to those who get low monthly salary: Zubair Tufail

February 24, 2023 |

Karachi, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):President of United Business Group (UBG) and former president of FPCCI, Zubair Tufail, has said that the government, keeping in mind the increasing rate of inflation in the country, will provide the government exchequer to the workers who get low monthly salary. At this time in the country, the prices of […]

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Connect Session with Partners and Potential Partners in the Qatar Banking Sector

February 24, 2023 |

Lahore, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Descon Engineering’s leadership team held a meet-up with Qatar’s senior banking officials in early February, with an intent to introduce and strengthen Descon’s relationship with existing and potential partners in the said sector. Taimur Saeed, CEO Descon Engineering led the session, starting with a business presentation, followed by the CFO, Yasir […]

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ICCI to set up Facilitation Centre for PM’s Youth Program Beneficiaries

February 24, 2023 |

Islamabad, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) would set up a Facilitation Centre for the mentorship of Prime Minister’s Youth Loan Scheme beneficiaries of the Capital and its surrounding areas. This was said by Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, ICCI during an interaction with Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Special Assistant to […]

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Acute shortage of raw material, medicines, medical equipment in country: Mian Zahid Hussain

February 24, 2023 |

Karachi, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Friday said the reports of a two to three percent increase in interest rate by State Bank under the demands of IMF are disturbing. This decision […]

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Takaful Bazaar Signs Babar Azam as Brand Ambassador, Partners with Major Takaful Providers

February 24, 2023 |

Karachi, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Takaful Bazaar, an upcoming leading Takaful digital platform, has announced its collaboration with the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Babar Azam. This promising development was celebrated at an exclusive event at Pearl Continental, Karachi. Babar Azam is known for his exceptional leadership qualities, and he will be representing Takaful Bazaar […]

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