Thursday , April 3 2025

Aftab Ahmed

PCC holds maiden meeting

The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, said an official statement of the Finance Ministry. The meeting was attended by key figures, including the CEO of the PCC, Bilal Bin Saqib, the …

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Minister briefs ambassadors on PMIF 2025

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Ali Pervaiz Malik, on Friday briefed foreign ambassadors on the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) and invited delegates from their respective countries to explore Pakistan’s vast mineral resources and investment opportunities. He encouraged foreign countries to participate in this transformative dialogue …

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ECC approves TSGs

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met on Friday under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, said an official statement of the Finance Ministry. The meeting was attended by Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Petroleum, Ali Parvez …

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Governor SBP optimistic on IMF deal

Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmed, has stated that virtual discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are ongoing, and a staff-level agreement is expected to be finalized soon. Speaking with the media on Wednesday after the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting at the Parliament House, he …

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Torkham border reopens after 27 days

The Torkham border crossing has been reopened after 27 days, following successful negotiations between the members of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Jirga, thereby restoring trade activities at the border. According to sources, a flag meeting held at the Torkham border led to the decision to resume trade, resulting in the reopening of …

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CCP to take action against sugar cartelization

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday stated that it is closely monitoring the ongoing sugar crisis and warned that strict enforcement and policy actions will be taken if any anti-competitive activities are found. The CCP has been actively working to curb cartelization in the sugar industry, promoting fair …

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Finance backtracks on salary increase statement within hours

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb informed the National Assembly that no proposal is currently under consideration to increase the salaries of government employees in the upcoming financial year. However, within a few hours of submitting a written response in the parliamentary session, the Finance Ministry retracted its statement. Issuing a …

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Welcome to Arabia announces “Ramadan Lights”

Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia’, is announcing “Ramadan Lights” – the next phase of its global tourism campaign “This Land is Calling”. Ramadan is traditionally a time for family and reflection, and the country truly comes alive as the sun sets. Saudi, as the Heart of Arabia, …

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