International
Some 34 Pakistani Companies to participate in SIAL Food Fair 2024 Paris, France.
KARACHI, October 19 2024:Pakistan is set to make a strong presence at the SIAL Food Fair 2024, which will be held from October 19th to 23rd in Paris, France. With 34 companies representing its vibrant food sector, Pakistan aims to highlight its high-quality agricultural and processed food products, emphasizing its expanding export capabilities in key…
Northern Nigeria fuel tanker explosion claims over 140 lives
MAJIYA (Nigeria), October 17 2024: A devastating explosion killed more than 140 people in northern Nigeria after a fuel tanker overturned in the town of Majiya, Jigawa state, on Tuesday. The tragic incident unfolded when the tanker, attempting to avoid another vehicle, crashed, spilling fuel. As fuel gushed out, residents gathered to collect it, unaware…
SME Banking: SBP Launches “Challenge Fund”
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced to launch of a “Challenge Fund” for technology adoption & digitalization of SME banking to support innovative solutions for SME banking in the country. The SBP has been taking measures to facilitate banks in improving access to finance for the SME sector and as a part…
Finance minister chairs key meeting on state-owned enterprises
Islamabad, October 11, 2024: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb presided over a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) today at the Finance Division. The meeting focused on enhancing the management and categorization of state-owned entities to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. A significant agenda item was the…
President Zardari advocates for enhanced railroad connectivity with Turkiye
Ashgabat, October 11, 2024: During a pivotal meeting with Numan Kurtulmus, Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the importance of improving railroad connectivity between Pakistan and Turkiye as a means to enhance trade, economic cooperation, and people-to-people contacts. The discussion took place on the sidelines of the International Forum on “Interrelation…