Ms. Zubaida Jalal, the Federal Minister for Defence Production, has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to review its guidelines pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the business sector, aligning them with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.
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PIA starts flight operation on three more routes
Karachi – In a bid to enhance air connectivity and offer more options to travelers in the region, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to commence additional flight operations on three key routes starting next month.
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Pakistan Oilfields’ profit jumps up by 66 percent in first half
KARACHI – Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has reported a remarkable surge in net profit, with a substantial 66 percent increase for the six-month period ending on December 31, 2018.
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Attock Cement announces completion of Iraq project
Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) has announced significant progress on its project in Iraq, confirming that the project is now at the commissioning stage. The company is set to begin production in the near future, marking a major milestone in their international expansion endeavors.
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PIA starts Sialkot to Paris, Barcelona flight operation
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has added another feather to its cap by launching flight operations between Sialkot, Pakistan, and two major European destinations, Paris and Barcelona.
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Ikram Sehgal appointed as K-Electric new chairman
The board of directors of K-Electric announced the appointment of Ikram Sehgal as Director and Chairman of the company. This decision comes following the cessation of Muhammad Tayyab Tareen’s role as Director and Chairman, effective January 18, 2019.
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Colgate-Palmolive to deposit unclaimed dividend amount to national kitty
Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited has made a significant announcement by declaring its intention to deposit the amount of unclaimed shares and unpaid dividends into the national treasury.
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Preliminary report on Karachi deep sea drilling submitted
KARACHI – A multinational joint venture comprising ENI, Exploration and Production Pakistan BV (EEPP), and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has initiated the preliminary phase of offshore drilling for oil and gas in Karachi’s ultra-deep waters.
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DRAP notifies up to 15 percent increase in medicine retail prices
ISLAMABAD – The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued a notification announcing an increase in the maximum retail prices of medicines by up to 15 percent.
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Imran Farookhi given acting charge of MD SSGC
KARACHI – The Board of Directors (BoD) of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) announced the appointment of Imran Farookhi as the Acting Managing Director for a provisional period of 90 days in a statement released on Friday.
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