Partnering with the tech leaders in the private sector to improve the digital footprint of Pakistan and IT exports is the underlying spirit behind the Punjab Information Technology Board’s (PITB) latest initiative, ‘BizLinks’.The initiative is a major…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says with the completion of project of importing 100 megawatts of cheap electricity from Iran, power supply has been ensured in South Balochistan, especially Gwadar.Briefing Federal Cabinet in Islamabad of the de…

Human rights groups and transgender activists are condemning a Pakistani religious court’s decision to strike down key parts of a transgender rights bill almost five years after parliament passed it.Hailed as among the more progressive laws on transgen…

Minister for Planning Development Professor Dr Ahsan Iqbal has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor project is a central pillar of bilateral economic partnership between the two countries.The Planning Minister sent a letter to China’s newly-appo…

Lucky Cement Limited (PSX: LUCK) will enhance its clinker production capacity with its Joint Venture (JV) partner in Samawah, Iraq, by adding a new line of 1.82 million tons per annum (MTPA), the company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursda…

HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL Mfb) has announced its partnership with Special Communications Organization (SCO) to establish and operate the first-ever Software Technology Park (STP) in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan.For this initiative, HBL Microfinance Bank …

The deadline for applications for the 2nd Tech Innovation Excellence Award (TIE Award) is approaching. This prestigious national-level award aims to recognize startups that have achieved outstanding accomplishments in the field of technological innova…

The Government on Monday signed a Debt Service Suspension Agreement with Republic of Korea to deferment of payment of loans worth 19.911 million dollars, under the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative framework.According to a press release issued b…

A news release, on Sunday, reported the sad passing of a female Mongolian golden eagle dubbed the Regent Empress of Asia at the East Continental Falconry and Aviary (ECFA) in Pakistan. This magnificent bird was valued at over Rs. 150 million and was q…

The following are the indices of major stock markets worldwide on Monday.IN ASIAThe Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3,269.88 points, down 2.48 points, or 0.08 percent.The Shenzhen Component Index opened at 11,019.70 points, up 14.06 points, or 0.13…