UK govt’s report reinforces OICCI’s call for urgent IP enforcement reforms in Pakistan
LAHORE – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has welcomed the launch of the latest UK government’s report, by the British High Commission, on Pakistan’s Intellectual Property…
Ninth edition of Pakistan Industrial Expo inaugurated
LAHORE – Punjab Minister for Communication and Works, Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bherth inaugurated the ninth edition of the Pakistan Industrial Expo (PIE 2025) on Saturday, describing the event as a…
ChildLife Foundation leading fight against rabies
KARACHI – Rabies remains one of the deadliest yet most preventable diseases in the world, claiming nearly 59,000 lives annually, mostly in Asia and Africa. In Pakistan alone, an estimated…
NBP wins UnionPay International Award for Strategic Contribution
KARACHI – National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) celebrated another prestigious recognition by receiving the UnionPay International Award for Strategic Contribution – Marketing Promotion. The award was presented by Nadeem Haroon,…
Oxford Economics study finds Haleon Pakistan contributed Rs27b to Pak economy in 2024
ISLAMABAD – Independent global advisory firm Oxford Economics has developed a new economic impact study highlighting the significant contribution to Pakistan’s economy in 2024 by Haleon Pakistan Limited, the local…
Port Qasim’s global recognition ‘matter of national pride’: Junaid
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has hailed the World Bank’s recognition of Port Qasim as the ninth most improved port worldwide, calling the achievement…
Russia’s steel output down 4.6pc in Aug
MOSCOW – Russia’s steel production fell by 4.6% in August 2025 year-on-year to 5.5m tons, the World Steel Association (WSA) reported. Steel production in January-August period lost 4.8% to 46.1m…
Pakistan’s freelancers could generate $1b in earnings annually
KARACHI – Stakeholders foresee that Pakistan’s freelancing community could enhance its annual earnings beyond $1 billion with the increasing training opportunities, continued institutional support, and digital ecosystem development. At the…
PSMA concerned over govt’s decision to import sugar despite sufficient stocks
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) on Saturday expressed concerns over the government’s decision to import sugar despite the fact that sufficient stocks of sugar are available in the…
Gold price surges
ISLAMABAD – The price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs1,900 on Saturday and was sold at Rs397,700 per tola compared to Rs395,800 on the last trading day. The price…
