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PPAF financing sustainable development and community building projects

The Biz Update6 years ago05 mins

Quetta, October 19, 2018: The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) held a half-day conference in Quetta for developing strong linkages between duty bearers and community institutions in Balochistan. The objective was to empower Local Support Organisations (LSOs) to strengthen socio-economic development through PPAF’s Tabeer-o-Tameer Fund initiative. The project supports the development of community-driven institutions through…

Business

PAKISTAN STATE OIL’S 42nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

The Biz Update6 years ago1 year ago06 mins

Karachi, October 19, 2018: Pakistan State Oil Company Limited, the country’s largest oil marketing company, held its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Karachi where it shed on light on recent achievements and consistent growth trends in spite of some grave industry challenges. The meeting was chaired by Jahangir Ali Shah, Managing Director & CEO…

Science & Technology

Ufone achieves ISO 9001:2015 by Bureau Veritas (BV)

The Biz Update6 years ago04 mins

Karachi, October 19, 2018: Ufone announced today that it has achieved certification of the new standard ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) for its Technology Department, covering both the Network as well as IT portfolios. With this, the technology Department of Ufone has successfully transitioned from ISO 9001:2008 that it acquired in Y2012 to the…

Science & Technology

International Technical Symposium by FFC concludes successfully

The Biz Update6 years ago03 mins

Islamabad, October 19, 2018: Fauji Fertilizer Company FFC, leading fertilizer producer successfully hosted a 2- day International Technical Symposium (ITS-FFC) 2018 which concluded on 18th October at local Hotel in Islamabad. The event was an ideal amalgamation of several industry experts, business leaders and knowledgeable speakers who shared their valuable insights, experiences and strategies on technological…

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Pakistan Navy commissioned the largest Fleet Tanker PNS Moawin

The Biz Update6 years ago1 year ago06 mins

Islamabad, October 19, 2018: Pakistan Navy commissioned the largest indigenous constructed Fleet Tanker PNS Moawin. This is the first 17,000in tons ship constructed at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) with the technical assistance of the Turkish Navy. PNS Mowain Commissioning ceremony was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi. President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi…