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Technology changing demands for various skills, Pak envoy tells Abu Dhabi Dialogue

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has said technology is changing demands for various skills and there is dire need to be innovative in meeting changing labour demands. Speaking at the concluding session of the ministerial consultation of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue on Sunday, Mr Tirmizi said time has come for diversifying skill sets and engagement aimed at deve

President Alvi blocks move to neutralise Irsa’s powers

President Arif Alvi has blocked promulgation of an ordinance, moved by the caretaker government just before the end of its term that apparently sought to neutralise the powers of the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) bypassing the Council of Common Interests (CCI). Informed sources said the president rejected the proposed amendments to the 1991 Irsa Act on the grounds that such a critical mat

PSX plunges 3.68% after \'election upset\'

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) nosedived by 3.68%, equivalent to 2,362 points, soon after opening on Friday. Panic selling ensued in the aftermath of the upset in the general elections, causing the index to hit a 10-day low at 61,782 points. Muhammad Sohail, CEO of Topline Securities, commented briefly, "PSX down…after unexpected election results". According to the partial results of Thur

PSX plunges 3.68% after \'election upset\'

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) nosedived by 3.68%, equivalent to 2,362 points, soon after opening on Friday. Panic selling ensued in the aftermath of the upset in the general elections, causing the index to hit a 10-day low at 61,782 points. Muhammad Sohail, CEO of Topline Securities, commented briefly, "PSX down…after unexpected election results". According to the partial results of Thur

PSX plunges 3.68% after \'election upset\'

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) nosedived by 3.68%, equivalent to 2,362 points, soon after opening on Friday. Panic selling ensued in the aftermath of the upset in the general elections, causing the index to hit a 10-day low at 61,782 points. Muhammad Sohail, CEO of Topline Securities, commented briefly, "PSX down…after unexpected election results". According to the partial results of Thur