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SITE Industrialists Warn Fuel Price Hikes Threaten Industry, Exports and Jobs

SITE Industrialists Warn Fuel Price Hikes Threaten Industry, Exports and Jobs

KARACHI: Industrialists in Karachi’s SITE industrial area have warned that repeated increases in petroleum prices are putting industries under severe pressure and threatening exports, investment and employment. SITE Association of Industry (SAI) President Abdul Rehman Fudda said rising fuel prices, expensive energy and heavy taxation were increasing production costs and …

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DUHS to Establish Basic Life Support Training Centre in Larkana

DUHS to Establish Basic Life Support Training Centre in Larkana

KARACHI: Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU), Larkana, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Basic Life Support (BLS) training centre in Larkana. The new centre aims to strengthen emergency medical response and increase the number of healthcare professionals …

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easypaisa and KTrade Partner to Simplify Digital Stock Market Investments

easypaisa and KTrade Partner to Simplify Digital Stock Market Investments

KARACHI, September 8, 2026: easypaisa digital bank and KTrade have partnered to make stock market investment easier and more accessible for millions of Pakistanis. Under the partnership, easypaisa users can open a KTrade Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) investment account directly through the easypaisa app. The fully digital process allows users …

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SMAP, NAVTTC Complete First Phase of Youth Skills Programme

SMAP, NAVTTC Complete First Phase of Youth Skills Programme

KARACHI, September 7, 2026: The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP), in collaboration with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), has successfully completed the first phase of its youth skills development programme. The initiative aims to equip young Pakistanis with practical technical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge to help …

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APMSPIDA Announces Full Support for BMG in KCCI Elections 2026–28

APMSPIDA Announces Full Support for BMG in KCCI Elections 2026–28

KARACHI, September 7, 2026: The All Pakistan Motorcycle Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association (APMSPIDA) has announced its full and unanimous support for the Businessmen Group (BMG) in the upcoming elections of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) for the 2026–28 term. The decision was taken during an …

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SECP Approves Reforms to Improve Pakistan’s Performance Under World Bank’s B-READY Framework

SECP Approves Reforms to Improve Pakistan’s Performance Under World Bank’s B-READY Framework

ISLAMABAD, September 7, 2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a set of regulatory reforms aimed at further improving Pakistan’s performance under the World Bank Group’s Business Ready (B-READY) assessment. Pakistan already ranks 17th among 101 economies in the Business Entry category of the B-READY 2025 …

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ABHI Microfinance Bank Launches Pakistan’s Got Talent Prediction Activity with PKR 50,000 Prize

ABHI Microfinance Bank Launches Pakistan’s Got Talent Prediction Activity with PKR 50,000 Prize

KARACHI, September 7, 2026: ABHI Microfinance Bank, in collaboration with Pakistan’s Got Talent (PGT), has launched an exciting prediction activity for fans of the popular talent show. Under the campaign, participants can predict which contestants they believe will reach the Pakistan’s Got Talent finals. One lucky participant will have a …

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KMC Sealing of Petrol Pumps Illegal, Says PPDA

KMC Sealing of Petrol Pumps Illegal, Says PPDA

KARACHI, September 6, 2026: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has called on Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab to immediately order the reopening of petrol pumps sealed by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC). The association described the action as illegal and urged the mayor to ensure that PPDA leadership is …

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