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Jam Kamal Sets Sights on Expanding Rice Exports, Tackles EU Food Safety Standards
ISLAMABAD: 07 October 2024, In a meeting with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan called for measures to enhance Pakistan’s rice exports and ensure compliance with European food safety standards. As Pakistan holds a 25% share of the European rice export market, significantly outpacing India’s 16%, the…
NBP won the ADB Disability Inclusion Champion Award 2024
KARACHI: 05 October 2024, The National Bank of Pakistan has won the prestigious Disability Inclusion Award 2024 from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This is a historic moment, as NBP is the first bank from Pakistan to receive this award, competing against top banks from Asia and the Pacific. This achievement positions NBP as a…
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Explores Lahore’s Rich and Diverse Culture on Inaugural Visit
Lahore: 04 October 2024, — On her inaugural visit to Lahore, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Natalie Baker, joined by U.S. Consul General Kristin Hawkins, explored how U.S.-Pakistan partnerships have been strengthening bilateral trade and investment, cultural preservation efforts, and educational opportunities for youth in Punjab. DCM Baker met with representatives of U.S. businesses to…
Ismail Global and Legal Aid Society Join Hands to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Karachi, 4th October 2024: In a significant step towards enhancing access to justice for vulnerable communities, Ismail Global and the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide free legal assistance to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). This collaboration aims to enhance access to justice for vulnerable communities, including…
KCCI seeks 2 percent reduction in SESSI’s social security contribution
KARACHI: 04 October 2024, President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has urged the Sindh government to look into the possibility of reducing the rate of SESSI’s Social Security Contribution by at least 2 per cent and freezing the same so that the substantial burden passed on to the industries every…