Aug 7

Meezan Bank launches COVID vaccination center

KARACHI: Meezan Bank Limited, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, on Saturday launched Pakistan’s largest drive-through COVID vaccination center. The bank launched the vaccination center in collaboration with the Sindh government in Karachi. The Facility is situated at central location of Karachi in Gulberg Town at Afghan Ground, Block 19, F.B. Area, opposite Afroze Textile and adjacent […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Turkey allows quarantine at dormitories for Pak students

Aug 6

National

Turkey allows quarantine at dormitories for Pak students

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s students arriving in Turkey will now undergo the mandatory quarantine period at designated dormitories rather than private hotels, as announced by the Turkish government.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Ten-day quarantine must for Pakistanis arriving Turkey

Aug 2

National

Ten-day quarantine must for Pakistanis arriving Turkey

ANKARA: The 10-day quarantine period is remained applicable for Pakistani passengers arriving in Turkey. Pakistani nationals intending to travel to Turkey are advised that the quarantine rules pertaining to passengers arriving in Turkey from Pakistan, announced by the Turkish Government on 28 June 2021 that came into effect on 1 July 2021 are still applicable. […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ABAD seeks amnesty scheme extension for six months

Aug 1

Trade & Industry

ABAD seeks amnesty scheme extension for six months

KARACHI: Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) has urged the government to extend the amnesty scheme for six months to document another Rs1 trillion. Fayyaz Ilyas, Chairman, ABAD, in a statement said that the investment in Construction Industry will double to Rs2 trillion if special construction package is extended at least for six months. Quoting […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Sindh designates COVID vaccination centers in Karachi

Aug 1

National

Sindh designates COVID vaccination centers in Karachi

KARACHI: The Sindh Government on Sunday designated centers for COVID vaccination in Karachi in order to facilitate general public. Following are the hospitals for corona vaccinations: 01. District Karachi East: DOW OJHA CAMPUS 02. District Karachi South: I. Khaliq Dino Hall; II. JPMC; III. Lyari General Hospital 03. District Karachi Central: I. Children Hospital; II. […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Around 65,000 industry workers vaccinated: KATI

Jul 31

Trade & Industry

Around 65,000 industry workers vaccinated: KATI

KARACHI: Around 65,000 industry workers have been vaccinated with the help of Sindh government, said Saleem-uz-Zaman, President, Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI).

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Jul 31

Stock & Commodity

Weekly Review: lockdown may impact trading sentiments

KARACHI: The lockdown imposed by Sindh government may impact positive sentiments in the stock market. Analysts at Arif Habib Limited said that Karachi is set to observe a more stringent lockdown in place next week to contain the highly contagious delta variant of the novel coronavirus. It appears the market may remain upwards sticky in […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

FPCCI urges reconsidering COVID lockdown decision

Jul 30

Trade & Industry

FPCCI urges reconsidering COVID lockdown decision

KARACHI: The apex trade body of the country on Friday urged the Sindh government to review its lockdown decision. The Sindh government announced a strict lockdown in the province to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) appealed the Sindh government to […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

KCCI opposes lockdown, suggests forceful vaccination, strict implementation of SOPs

Jul 30

Trade & Industry

KCCI opposes lockdown, suggests forceful vaccination, strict implementation of SOPs

KARACHI, January 30, 2024 — Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG) and Former President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Zubair Motiwala, expressed strong opposition to the implementation of lockdown as a strategy to combat the ongoing pandemic. Instead, he emphasized the need for a robust vaccination campaign and strict adherence to […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Jul 30

Stock & Commodity

Pakistan Stock Exchange imposes coronavirus restrictions

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has introduced strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for entry into its premises to curb the potential spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

by Faisal Shahnawaz