Mar 21

National

Pakistan suspends all international flight operation to prevent coronavirus spread

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to suspend operation of all international flights with immediate effect in order to prevent spread of coronavirus. A statement issued by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said that against backdrop of coronavirus spread and after carefully examining all options, the government of Pakistan has decided to suspend operation of all international passenger, […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

FBR allows exemption on import of 61 medical, testing equipment to fight against coronavirus

Mar 21

Taxation

FBR allows exemption on import of 61 medical, testing equipment to fight against coronavirus

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed exemption from duty and taxes on import of medical and testing equipment regarding outbreak of coronavirus.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

SBP announces loan scheme to fight coronavirus

Mar 18

Money & Banking

SBP announces loan scheme to fight coronavirus

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced a refinancing scheme for combating coronavirus. The size of the scheme is Rs5 billion and available for end-user at three percent. Dr. Reza Baqir, SBP governor, announced the scheme namely “Refinance Facility for Combating COVID–19 (RFCC)” and its Shariah compliant version to support hospitals and medical […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Economic managers discuss coronavirus impact

Mar 16

Finance

Economic managers discuss coronavirus impact

ISLAMABAD: Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, chaired a meeting on Monday the impact of the ongoing corona virus epidemic on the economy and the strategy to achieve the targets with maximum success. The meeting was held at the Finance Division to review the progress being made by […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

NCCPL allows remote access on coronavirus threat

Mar 16

Stock & Commodity

NCCPL allows remote access on coronavirus threat

KARACHI: National Clearing Company of Pakistan (NCCPL) has allowed stock investors to access the company remotely in the wake of spread of coronavirus epidemic. A notification issued on Monday said as part of this endeavor, NCCPL’s is providing an option to all its clients to connect remotely from any location in Pakistan to avail and […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Coronavirus prevention: Clearing agents advised avoid unnecessary visits to Custom House

Mar 15

Pakistan Customs

Coronavirus prevention: Clearing agents advised avoid unnecessary visits to Custom House

KARACHI: Customs clearing agents have been advised to avoid unnecessary visits to Custom House Karachi as a preventive measure against coronavirus. In a circular Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) on Saturday, informed its members that the association had conducted meetings with the Model Customs Collectorate Appraisement & Facilitation (East) & (West) regarding outbreak of Novel […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

KCCI for more stringent measures to fight coronavirus epidemic

Mar 14

Trade & Industry

KCCI for more stringent measures to fight coronavirus epidemic

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called upon the government to implement stricter measures in the battle against the coronavirus epidemic. Agha Shahab Ahmed Khan, President of KCCI, emphasized the need for enhanced efforts to combat the threat posed by COVID-19, urging both the government and the public to remain vigilant and […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

FPCCI calls for strategy to save national economy amid global meltdown on coronavirus epidemic

Mar 14

Trade & Industry

FPCCI calls for strategy to save national economy amid global meltdown on coronavirus epidemic

KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the apex trade body of the country, has urged the government to outline strategy to save national economy in the wake of global meltdown on coronavirus epidemic. FPCCI president Mian Anjum Nisar in a statement on Saturday urged the government to take preventive measures and […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Mar 14

National

International arrivals restricted to three airports to control coronavirus spread

KARACHI: Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan (CAA) has implemented the decision of National Security Council and issued notification to restrict international arrivals at three major airports of the country. The authority restricted the international arrivals at airports included: Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore; Islamabad International Airport; and Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Earlier, the NSC had […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

PIA issues flight operation plan for amid coronvirus travel restriction

Mar 14

National

PIA issues flight operation plan for amid coronvirus travel restriction

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday issued flight operation plans after Saudi Arabia imposed restriction on travelers from many countries owing to threat of coronavirus spread. Saudi Arabia The PIA said that in accordance with new directives from the civil aviation authorities in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, PIA will be operating its flights from […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz