Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has directed immediate steps for establishing an Expo-cum-Display Centre in Islamabad and identifying land for a similar facility in Quetta, as part of a broader plan to develop a nationwide network of modern exhibition venues. The minister issued the instructions during a detailed briefing by the CEO of Pakistan Expo Centre (Pvt) Ltd at the Ministry of Commerce
As the government moves to allow commercial imports of used vehicles, the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has expressed concern over the potential impact on local vehicle assembly. However, a leading Chinese assembler says it expects minimal disruption to its sales. PAMA Director-General Abdul Waheed Khan warned that the decision to relax restrictions on used car imports
Oil prices eased on Thursday, retreating from the previous session’s seven-week high, as new US economic data tempered optimism around further interest rate cuts. Brent futures were down 25 cents, or 0.36pc, at $69.06 a barrel by 12:24pm EDT (1624 GMT). US West Texas Intermediate futures lost 33 cents, or 0.51pc, to $64.66. Both benchmarks gained 2.5pc on Wednesday to reach their highest sin
The recent rains and floods caused massive loss to the infrastructure of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco). Since the assessment of damages calculated by the company amounts to Rs237.38 million, the efforts to repair and replace the affected material have been accelerated, according to Lesco’s Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Ramzan Butt. The Lesco’s Kasur circle topped in suffering
A leading cyber security company has cautioned that small and mid-sized businesses in Pakistan are facing sophisticated cyber threats and attacks, which requires immediate protection. According to a report of company issued on Thursday, as cyber threats grow increasingly complex and costly, mid-sized businesses find themselves facing sophisticated attacks that exploit legitimate tools and use a