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Pakistani IT exporters eye Singapore’s market

KARACHI, October 10 2024: Pakistani IT companies exporting IT and IT-enabled services are exploring their potential in one of Singapore’s emerging markets to enhance the country’s penetration and exports in the Asian region, it has been learned. In this regard, a delegation of leading IT companies under TechDestination Pakistan, Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT)…

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IPPS

IPPs agreement revision/termination, Payouts to be impacted

KARACHI, October 10 2024: The Government of Pakistan plans to agree with five power producers to terminate their Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) prematurely. This includes two listed names, i.e., the base power plant for Hub Power (HUBC) and Lalpir Power Limited (LPL), one indirect listed name, Roush Power (through Altern Energy), and two unlisted players,…

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Digimap

DigiMAP condemns journalist inclusion in NACTA schedule

KARACHI, October 9 2024: The Digital Media Alliance of Pakistan (DigiMAP) strongly condemns the inclusion of senior journalists Farooq Mehsud, Ishtiaq Mehsud, and Muhammad Aslam in the Schedule 4th list of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA). DigiMAP President Sabookh Syed voiced his strong disapproval, stating that this marks one of the darkest times for…

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Stock

President urges businesses to invest in stock exchange calls for rationalizing interest rates

ISLAMABAD, October 9 2024: To improve the country’s economy, President Asif Ali Zardari has called for providing a business-friendly environment by further rationalizing the interest rate, providing cost-effective energy, and supporting export-oriented industries. He urged the business community to invest in the country’s stock exchange, besides focusing on industries that support small and medium enterprises…

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Lebanon

Pakistan dispatches first humanitarian assistance to lebanon

Islamabad, October 9 2024: The Prime Minister of Pakistan’s directives to provide humanitarian assistance to war-ravaged people of Lebanon. On the direction of the Prime Minister, NDMA arranged a special flight for 79 stranded Pakistanis from Lebanon on 9th Oct 2024 and arrived at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Upon their arrival, the evacuees were welcomed…

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