Vegan startup substituting meat raises $241 million from IPO
Beyond’s rival Impossible, meanwhile, has linked up with Burger King to offer a vegan version of its signature Whopper. Nestle and Unilever are also aiming to expand their presence in the expanding sector.
World’s first Urdu based ‘Siri-styled’ voice-recognition AI bot launched
KARACHI: The underlying theme of this year's Smart CX conference, held in Karachi, was the use of innovative technology to enhance customer experience...
Arif Naqvi faces 24-hour curfew after bail decision
A British court has ordered former Abraaj chief executive Arif Naqvi be freed on £15 million bail while he fights extradition to...
Dawood vows further facilitation of business community in upcoming budget
PM's aide says govt wants to help investors grow their businesses, engage in exports and contribute more to national economy
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PSM privatisation process to commence once again
It has been speculated that around 5 to 6 international firms have approached the federal government to reach an arrangement for the privatisation and revival of PSM.
PSX warns against short selling, brokers dismayed
The official added that without this speculative activity, the prices would improve and the index would start moving upwards.
National Savings to revise, set ambitious saving targets for May
Profit rate of return for specialised savings schemes like “Bahbood Savings Certificates” and “Pensioners’ Benefit Account” has also been revised upward and fixed at 14.28 per cent respectively
China to update negative list for foreign investment
China is expected to release a trimmed version of the negative list for foreign investment to expand market access for foreign investors.
Petrol prices remain unchanged, at least for now
In its summary, OGRA had suggested Rs14.37 per litre increase in petrol prices, Rs4.89 per litre increase in diesel prices, Rs7.46 per litre in kerosene oil and Rs6.40 per litre hike in Light diesel prices.
FAO trains 400 Baloch women in agri-entrepreneurship
ISLAMABAD: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Australian government's Department of Foreign Aid and Trade (DFTA),...
EasyTickets breaks record, sells over 8,000 digital tickets of Avengers: Endgame before Pakistan release
EasyTickets, Pakistan's #1 ticketing platform, today announced that it has already clocked over 8,000 digital tickets sales for Avengers: Endgame before the...
LHC sets aside FBR’s suo motu powers to collect sales tax
'FBR cannot collect sales tax from any businessperson without registering him/her'
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has set aside the suo moto...
Economic revival, trade facilitation among govt’s top priorities: president
KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi said on Tuesday that revival of the country’s economy was the topmost priority of the present government.
Talking to...
Gwadar free zone being modelled after China’s Shekou Industrial Zone
BEIJING: Gwadar Port free zone would be modelled after the Shekou Industrial Zone in Shenzhen, China, comprising a port, an industrial park, and...
Business community urged to invest in aviation industry
'Close liaison between private sector and aviation industry will go a long way in strengthening the defence of Pakistan'
ISLAMABAD: Former chief of...