KARACHI: Following are the open market exchange rates of foreign currencies in Pak Rupee (PKR) in Pakistan on January 16, 2023.
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Customs Peshawar to conduct motor vehicle auction on Jan 20
ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar, has officially declared an upcoming auction of motor vehicles scheduled for January 20, 2023.
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Pakistan decides not to increase petroleum prices till Jan 31
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday decided not to increase the prices of petroleum products till January 31, 2023.
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FBR transfers 38 IRS officers of BS-19 and BS-20
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred 38 officers of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) of BS-19 and BS-21 with immediate effect and until further orders.
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Transfers, postings of senior officers of BS-18 to BS-20 in Pakistan Customs
ISLAMABAD: Transfers and posting of senior officers of Pakistan Customs in BS-18 to BS-20 have been notified on Friday with immediate effect under further orders.
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FBR notifies promotion of 20 IRS officers to BS-20
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the promotion of 20 officers of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) from BS-19 to BS-20 on a regular basis, effective immediately.
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Accessing foreign currency accounts not under consideration: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Wednesday said that the government was not considering to access foreign currency accounts of depositors because these are property of the citizens.
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Customs Intelligence to auction foreign origin motor vehicles on Jan 14
ISLAMABAD: Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs, Lahore has announced auction of foreign origin motor vehicles to be held on January 14, 2023.
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SECP directs digital lending companies to shutdown multiple apps
ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed digital lending companies retain one master app on Google Play and other platforms and shutdown other apps.
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Pakistan Stock becomes signatory of women’s empowered principles
KARACHI: To promote increased women participation, gender equality and adopting gender-responsive policies, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has become a signatory of Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), according to a statement issued on Wednesday.
WEPs, the founding partners of which are UN Women and UN Global Compact, are a set of Principles aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. WEPs provide guidelines for corporates to deliver on gender equality standards of the 2030 agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The WEPs constitute of seven basic principles to leverage the corporate world towards the goal of achieving a society prioritising gender equality, sustainability and growth. These seven principles are leadership, equality, health & safety, education & training, transparency, community, and markets.
Speaking at the occasion of PSX becoming a signatory of WEPs, the MD & CEO PSX, Farrukh H. Khan, stated: “By becoming a signatory of Women Empowerment Principles, we have sent a strong message that PSX is committed to and supports gender equality and women empowerment.
“PSX has therefore reinforced its commitment to becoming a model corporate for attracting greater talent, regardless of gender or any other considerations. Gender equality is a prerequisite for progressive societies and businesses, encapsulating the standards of sustainability and growth.”
He further stated: “Pakistan Stock Exchange, learning from the Women Empowerment Principles, will be focused on further strengthening our policies of gender equality, sustainability and growth.
“As a frontline regulator and listed entity, we believe that adopting these principles will help augment the business of the Exchange while caring for the community, thereby becoming a positive force for change. While adhering to international best practices in terms of all our functions, we at PSX will now be able to become a role model for listed companies in this particular domain as well.”
Sharmeela Rassool, UN Women Pakistan, while appreciating PSX for becoming a signatory of WEPs and said, “UN Women believes organization like Pakistan Stock Exchange’s plays a leading role in shaping attitudes, challenging discrimination, harmful practices and developing a workplace where everyone is valued – regardless of their race, gender identity and expression, religion, or disability. This signing will create a real impact on gender equality through commitment and action.”