ACCA, University of London launch new opportunity for students to attain BSc degree
LAHORE – ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the University of London have collaborated on the launch of a new BSc (Hons) Professional Accountancy programme. This innovative programme…
Pakistan, US kick-start negotiations on US Reciprocal tariffs
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s formal negotiations with the United States on US Reciprocal tariffs kick-started on Friday. The negotiations commenced between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson…
PPRA holds consultative session to finalise public procurement framework
ISLAMABAD – In a bid to obtain constructive feedback and recommendations on Draft Public Procurement Rules, 2025, Pakistan’s Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) on Friday organised a consultative meeting, bringing…
BAJK signs MoU with global tech leader Silverlake to modernise banking infrastructure
Kuala Lumpur – The Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (BAJK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Silverlake, a world-renowned Malaysian company, marking a significant step towards digitalisation…
COMSATS seminar highlights role of adaptive research in advancing safe, sustainable agriculture
VEHARI – In today’s era, the need for modern research and innovation to boost agricultural productivity, tackle climate change, and ensure food security is more urgent than ever. These vital…
Pakistan embassy in Tokyo hosts business networking dinner to strengthen bilateral trade relations
Tokyo – The Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo hosted a business networking dinner in honour of the Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan aimed at fostering greater economic cooperation between…
Rupee gains 04 paisa against dollar
ISLAMABAD – The rupee on Friday appreciated by 04 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs282.02 against the previous day’s closing of Rs282.06. However,…
NA body urges caution on tax liberalisation for luxury goods
ISLAMABAD – National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce on Friday stressed that tax liberalisation should not be extended to finished goods and luxury items, ensuring that the focus remained on…
Stock martek gains 719 more points
ISLAMABAD – The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Friday, gaining 719.69 points, a positive change of 0.60 percent, closing at 119,691.09 points as…
SBP issues clarification on legal status of cryptocurrencies
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has clarified its position on cryptocurrencies, stating that its 2018 advisory did not label virtual assets (VAs) as illegal. Instead, the advisory urged regulated…
