KARACHI (Sept 25): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday extended warm congratulations to the leadership and people of China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, reaffirming Pakistan’s resolve to further strengthen its “ironclad” friendship with Beijing. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, the chief minister described Pakistan-China ties as “time-tested, all-weather, and unparalleled in depth and strength.” He said the two nations have always stood shoulder-to-shoulder, supporting each other both in moments of celebration and…
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Nestlé Pakistan extends 63000 liters of water to Pakistan Red Crescent Society for flood relief efforts under employee donation drive
ISLAMABAD: Nestlé Pakistan extended donation of 63,000 liters of drinking water, under the employees’ voluntary program Nestlé Cares, to support Pakistan Red Crescent Society’s (PRCS) relief efforts for flood affected vulnerable communities. Talking at the event, Jason Avanceña, CEO, Nestlé Pakistan said, “Our contribution to PRCS is a result of an internal voluntary donation drive by employees under our Nestlé Care’s program, that was matched 1:1 by the company. Staying true to our values of being a force for good, Nestlé and its employees care deeply for the communities affected…
Read MorePHL Moves to Redeem Rs400bn Pakistan Energy Sukuk Ahead of Schedule
KARACHI: Power Holding Limited (PHL) has approved the early redemption of Pakistan Energy Sukuk–I (PESC-I) and Sukuk–II (PESC-II), amounting to nearly Rs400 billion, subject to approvals from certificate holders and regulators. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, PHL said its board, in an emergent meeting, authorised management to initiate the redemption process. The move would enable the settlement of Rs200 billion under PESC-I, issued in March 2019, and Rs199.97 billion under PESC-II, floated in May 2020. The company stated the decision complies with Pakistan Energy…
Read MoreIran Defies Snapback Threat, Vows Oil Sales to China Will Continue
DUBAI: Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Wednesday that Tehran will continue selling oil to China even if United Nations sanctions are reimposed under the snapback mechanism. His remarks came as European powers push to resolve a standoff over Iran’s nuclear program at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Foreign ministers of France, Britain, and Germany (the E3), along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, met with Iran’s top diplomat on Tuesday to prevent the reimposition of sanctions. The E3 triggered the 30-day snapback process on August 28,…
Read MoreGovt Secures Rs1.23tr Circular Debt Deal Without Extra Burden on Consumers
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday announced the successful conclusion of a landmark Rs1.225 trillion circular debt resolution plan, assuring that the arrangement will not impose any additional burden on power consumers. Repayments, it clarified, will be serviced through the already levied surcharge of Rs3.23 per unit. In a statement, the Ministry of Finance said the breakthrough was achieved through coordinated efforts of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Power, the Ministry of Energy, the State Bank of Pakistan, the Pakistan Banks Association, and 18 commercial banks. The agreement covers the…
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