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Ramadan · IslamabadThe State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH, which will be observed as a “Bank Holiday” for the purpose of Zakat deduction. Therefore, all banks/DFIs/MFBs will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH. The Central Bank will issue a notification in this regard in a day or two. However, all employees of banks/DFIs/MFBs will attend to their of…See the Story
SBP announces “Bank Holiday” on first Ramadan 2025
Islamabad · IslamabadA small shareholder of TRG Pakistan has obtained a stay order from Islamabad High Court that restrained Greentree Holdings from purchasing a significant further stake in TRG.
Greentree Holdings, the largest shareholder of TRG Pakistan with a 29.7% stake, had launched on January 15 a tender offer for a further 35.1% shareholding in TRG Pakistan, representing foreign exchange inflows of $55 million into the country.
Book closure for the tender too…See the Story
TRG's small shareholder gets stay against $55m inflow
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Shehbaz Sharif · IslamabadPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blocked a move to allow dual nationals to become governor, deputy governors, and members of the monetary policy committee of the central bank after a cabinet committee unanimously recommended making dual nationals eligible for these positions.
The federal cabinet last week deferred the approval of the State Bank of Pakistan Amendment Bill 2024 for the second timethis time at the behest of the prime minister him…See the Story
PM bars dual nationals from SBP
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Islamabad · IslamabadThe Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the authorities including the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to address the problems of street-vendors and stallholders (rehribaan) in capital.
The court instructed the CDA, Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI), District Administration and ICT traffic police to resolve the issues of petitioners 'rehribaan' with coordination and informed it on next hearing.
A single member bench of IHC com…See the Story
IHC orders CDA to address traders' issues
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Inauguration · IslamabadIslamabad: The inauguration ceremony of an Arabic restaurant at Pakistan’s first six-star hotel, Mövenpick Centaurus, was held here on Thursday. Saudi Ambassador, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, attended the ceremony as the chief guest and inaugurated the Arabic restaurant. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, expressed happiness, emphasizing the deep friendship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He said the launch of an A…See the Story
Saudi Ambassador inaugurates Arabic restaurant at Mövenpick Centaurus
Islamabad · IslamabadISLAMABAD (APP): Capital Development Authority (CDA) has successfully concluded the third day of its high-stakes commercial plot auction, generating a staggering Rs21.84 billion in revenue so far. With just one day remaining, the auction has already surpassed expectations, attracting a flood of investors eager to secure prime real estate in the federal capital. The auction, which began on February 25, has seen fierce competition across 18 catego…See the Story
CDA generates Rs21.84b revenue through commercial plots’ auction
Islamabad · IslamabadIn a major step toward making financial services more accessible, 1LINK (Pvt) Limited has teamed up with NADRA Technologies Limited (NTL) and UBL – United Bank Limited to introduce Cash-In transactions for all banks across Pakistan. This initiative is part of the UBL Super Agency Agreement between NTL and UBL and will be powered by NADRA’s vast e-Sahulat franchisee network. The collaboration was officially sealed at a signing ceremony at NADRA H…See the Story
1LINK, NADRA, UBL Enable Nationwide Cash-in Transactions
Climate Change · IslamabadExperts at a workshop on Thursday recommended for sustainable water management practices and nature-based solutions (NBS) to build resilient and liveable urban centers.
The workshop titled *‘Water-Sensitive Principles and Practices for Resilient and Liveable Cities in Pakistan’*, organized by WWF-Pakistan under the Australia-Pakistan Water Security Initiative (APWASI), supported by the Australian Government.
Sustainable water solutions key to re…See the Story
