Islamabad, October 23: Experts have urged Pakistan to implement a strategic shift in its social protection policies to effectively tackle poverty and unemployment. With a sustained economic growth rate of 8% over the next 8-10 years deemed essential for generating job opportunities, a growth-oriented, inclusive, and data-driven approach is necessary. During an interactive session at…
Islamabad, October 23, 2024 – In a significant move to enhance trade relations, major Business-to-Business (B2B) roadshows focusing on the leather and fisheries sectors are set to take place in China. The events will be held on October 29 in Qingdao and November 5 in Guangzhou, featuring prominent Pakistani participation, including 30 representatives from 17…
Karachi, 23rd October 2024: The 5th edition of TEXPO Pakistan 2024, the premier trade event organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and the Ministry of Commerce & Textile, was officially inaugurated today at the Expo Center in Karachi. The event was inaugurated by Jam Kamal, Federal Minister for Commerce, with notable attendees…
KARACHI, October 23 2024: – As the upcoming monetary policy meeting on November 4, 2024, approaches, analysts at Arif Habib Limited (AHL) anticipate a substantial 200 basis points (bps) cut in the policy rate, potentially lowering it to 15.5%. This level would be reminiscent of November 2022 when the rate stood at 16.0%. If this…
Karachi, October 23, 2024: TikTok, in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has announced the launch of the #DigitalHifazat Contest, an initiative aimed at raising digital safety awareness among the youth across Pakistan. The contest invites TikTok creators to produce short, impactful videos highlighting six key areas: responsible social media usage, combating online harassment,…