KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s IT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector, stating that national leadership is fully focused on transforming the country into a technology-driven economy. Addressing participants at the Indus AI Week 2026 women hackathon ceremony held at IT Park Karachi, the minister said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir, along with provincial leadership, are prioritising growth of the IT sector. She noted that…
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Beco Steel Moves Ahead with Solar Investment, Finalises Funding Plan with UAE Sister Company
Beco Steel Limited has initiated the finalisation of funding arrangements with its UAE-based sister concern, Beco Steel Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metal Trading LLC, to finance its upcoming solar power project. In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, the listed company disclosed that its Board has begun structuring an arm’s length investment and participation arrangement with the UAE entity. The move aligns with Beco Steel’s strategy to execute the project without reliance on conventional interest-based borrowing, reinforcing its Shariah-compliant financial positioning. The development follows last…
Read MoreLatest Petrol Price in Pakistan 16 Feb 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday raised the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs5 and Rs7.32 per litre, respectively, for the next fortnight, starting from February 16. After the increase, the new price of petrol will be Rs258.17 per litre from Rs253.17; whereas, the diesel rate was hiked to Rs275.70 per litre from 268.38. The Petroleum Division announced in a notification that the revised fuel prices will take effect from February 16 and remain applicable for the upcoming fortnight. In the previous review, the federal government raised the…
Read MoreAdeeb Ahmed appointed acting (CEO) of K-Electric
KARACHI: Adeeb Ahmed was appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric on Friday, ARY News reported.The appointment was made during a meeting of the K-Electric Board of Directors held to discuss the leadership role. The board reached a decision to appoint Ahmed as the acting CEO of Karachi’s sole power provider.Adeeb Ahmed is a seasoned veteran of the company, having served as a director at K-Electric since 2019.According to K-electric websiteMr. Adeeb Ahmad’s career spans 34 years including C-suite roles. He has been involved in managing private…
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Growing BISP dependence reflects economic strain: KPK Governor Kundi calls for urgent collective action Islamabad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that around one million women across the country are currently benefiting from the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), adding that the number of beneficiaries should gradually decrease as poverty and economic backwardness decline in Pakistan rather than continuing to rise.He expressed these views while speaking as the Chief Guest at the 18th Annual CSR Summit & Awards 2026, organised by the National Forum for Environment and Health…
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