Pakistani films gain global recognition, but at what cost?
Strict censorship policies and conservative sections of society are some of the hindrances that don’t allow Pakistani filmmakers to express themselves with creative freedom. But change is taking place, albeit almost unnoticed.In 2012, filmmaker Sharme…
BankIslami Becomes Subsidary of JS Bank
JS Bank announced on Friday that it has completed the acquisition of majority voting shares and control of BankIslami Pakistan Limited. (BIPL)In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the bank said that the acquisition has successfully been co…
FBR Starts Registration Process for Customs Auctioneers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started the registration process for Customs Auctioneers.In an announcement on Friday, FBR invited applications for registration as Auctioneer as given under Rules 50 and 51 of Customs Rules, 2001 Notified vide S…
SSGC to Shut Down Gas Supply to Most of Karachi for Up to 72 Hours
Due to a critical shortage of natural gas in Karachi, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has decided to shut down gas supply to CNG stations for 72 hours and industries for 48 hours.According to the spokesperson of SSGC, gas supply to all CNG stations in…
Pakistan Likely to Face IMF’s Anger Over Delaying Gas Tariff Hike
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will likely raise questions over the government’s decision to delay notifying the increase in gas tariff determined by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) back in June.With the lender’s upcoming review und…
SECP Issues First Certificate of Shariah Compliance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued the first-ever certificate of Shariah compliance to two Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), namely Signature Residency REIT and Rahat Residency REIT.Earlier this year, in pursuance of …
Caretaker Sindh CM invites Chinese firms to invest in various sectors
Newly appointed Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong called on caretaker Sindh chief Minister Justice (Retired) Maqbool Baqar in Karachi on Friday.Bilateral relations and CPEC projects were discussed during the meeting.Justice Retired Maqbool Baqar inv…
Caretaker govt committed to resolve issues of Karachi: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar says the federal and provincial governments will fully cooperate with the local administration of Karachi for a sustainable solution to the problems of metropolitan.He was talking to Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wa…