Affairs

The Bank of Punjab Joins SME Finance Forum

The Bank of Punjab, a Key player in Pakistan’s SME banking Segment, has joined hands with SME Finance Forum (SMEFF) managed by International Finance Corporation (IFC).

SMEFF is a global membership network dedicated to expanding access to finance for…

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Searle to Divest 100% Control in Subsidiary

The Board of Directors of Searle Company Limited (PSX: SEARL) has in-principal approved the disposal of 100 percent shareholding/ control of Searle Pakistan Limited (SPL), the company informed the main bourse on Wednesday.

‘Furthermore, the Board of…

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Govt to Re-examine Structure of Planning Commission

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal presided over a high-level meeting to discuss the role and reforms of the Planning Commission and viewed to re-examine the structure of Planning Commission and make necess…

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FBR Proposes Revising Taxes and Duties on Tea Imports

The upcoming federal budget (2024-25) would issue new rates of duties and taxes on the import of black tea.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has submitted three proposals before the Finance Minister for approval.

The purpose of the exercise is to…

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Seminar held in Lahore in memory of martyrs

A seminar was organized at Alhamra Arts Council Lahore in memory of martyrs.

It was conducted on the occasion of the 11th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Salman Sarwar Shaheed, Sitara-e- Basalt.

Relatives of martyrs, students and civil society rep…