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PAKISTAN NEWS: PTA approaches whatsapp, demands explanation on hacking incidents: With reference to media reports regarding WhatsApp users being targeted…

GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE Abu Dhabi airports awards spaces at midfield terminal to Lulu group Abu Dhabi Airports…

*PM Imran launches ‘Digital Pakistan’ initiative International studies revealed that the digital world is increasingly penetrating the education and skills…

ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN NTC seeks exemption from 8pc turnover tax National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) has approached the government, seeking…

PAKISTAN NEWS: Pakistan receives $238.6 million from China mobile: The Government of Pakistan has received $238.6 million (Rs. 37.16 billion)…

GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE Emirates launches special fares on UAE’S national day Emirates airline has launched special fares…

*PM’s initiatives for financial inclusion and shelter homes Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Financial Inclusion Strategy initiative under his…

ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN Chinese investors keen to pour $2 bn into PSX Chinese investors have expressed keen interest in…

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index gains on stronger vessel demand The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates…

GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE 75PC of UAE companies don’t set aside assets for end-of-service gratuities Three quarters of…

Pakistan’s external debt, liabilities rise $600mn Pakistan’s total external debt and liabilities increased $600 million to $106.9 billion in first…

Maritime industry confronts boatload of environmental challenges Keeping up in a world hurtling toward the dawn of the IMO 2020…

PAKISTAN NEWS: Sindh is Bringing Back Sales Tax on Cellular Services: Sindh’s provincial cabinet has decided to bring back sales…

GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE GCC launches investigation to protect steel industry The GCC has started a safeguard investigation…

ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN Pakistan decides to continue supplying imported lng Pakistan decided on Friday to continue supplying imported liquefied…

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index sheds over 7pc to touch 4-month trough The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which…