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Highest-ever sales revenue of PKR 7,311 million Highest-ever increase in profit before tax to PKR 2,392 million, growth of 55pc Highest-ever net profit of PKR 1,489 million Highest-ever dividend payout [...]

Security Papers Limited is pleased to announce its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, with a record profit of Rs 1,083 million, representing a 151% [...]

The 38th IEEEP Multitopic International Symposium is being held in Karachi from May 8, 2024, with the objective is to promoting engineers in industry and academia who have innovative ideas [...]

The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pakistan - IEEEP Karachi Center is pleased to invite engineers, researchers, consultants, and experts from the academia and professional organizations to present their [...]

Activists claim that 49,600 trees were cut down to produce paper for ballots in recent general elections in Pakistan. However, experts argue that Pakistan primarily imports paper and relies on recycling for electoral materials. They highlight the country's minimal forest coverage and emphasize the importance of forest conservation in reducing carbon emissions. The suggestion of using electronic voting machines to reduce paper usage was dismissed in previous elections. [Extracted from the article]

Under the aegis of the IEEEP Nawabshah Centre, 'The First Two-Day National Student Symposium' was organized in Quaid e Awam University of Engineering Science and technology, Nawabshah on October 23 [...]

The country's top investigation agencies have been tasked to investigate those individuals. The agencies will also seek help from the provincial revenue departments and Nadra After shocking revealing in the [...]

An explosive data of offshore companies is set to hit global headlines today (Sunday) other than sending shockwaves through the power centers in Pakistan. Panama Papers were based on the data of a Panama-based law firm called Mossack Fonseca that revealed offshore holdings of 140 politicians, public offshore and sports stars. This leak has uncovered the finances of more leaders and public officials than did the Panama Papers and provide more than twice as much information about the ownership of offshore companies. [Extracted from the article]

Chowdeck, a mobile application for ordering meals, groceries, and medicine in Nigeria, will introduce an optional packaging fee of N200 for orders placed on or after January 13, 2024. The fee will be charged to customers who want their orders packaged in the platform's signature brown paper bags and stickers. The company cited difficulties in obtaining these items from suppliers due to high production costs caused by rising inflation and energy expenses. To prioritize high-quality production services, Chowdeck will phase out the widespread use of paper bags and stickers. Customers who still want the signature packaging can select the optional fee at checkout. The CEO emphasized that the company will not compromise on its high standards. [Extracted from the article]

Keryas Paper Industry LLC, a major paperboard producer in Oman, plans to establish a Kraft liner project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a capacity of 200,000 metric tons per year. The project aims to meet market demand for low GSM Kraft packaging paper and will be one of the largest in the GCC countries. Keryas Paper Industry has a successful existing production line in Oman and has invested in advanced cleaning systems and an egg tray manufacturing unit to ensure product quality and reduce environmental impact. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the manifestos of major political parties in Pakistan and their focus on climate change and the environment. Parties such as PML-N, PPP, and PTI have outlined goals such as combating smog, addressing floods, banning plastic bags, and promoting renewable energy. However, some parties have been criticized for not prioritizing poverty reduction, unemployment, and agriculture. Independent candidate Ahmad Shabbar is also running on a green platform. Climate experts have analyzed the manifestos and found a lack of a gender lens and clarity on implementation. Despite these shortcomings, all parties recognize the importance of green energy. [Extracted from the article]

Summary: Daung Lu Public Relations Officer of WWF-Myanmar Saw Linn Htet told Mizzima on July 20 that their paper elephant presented to the Guinness Book of Records has been recognized [...]

According to industry figures published by UN Comtrade, the UAE imported approximately Dh4.6 billion worth of paper products in 2011, compared to Dh3.1 billion in 2007, representing cumulative annual growth [...]

The Central Bank of Myanmar has issued a directive allowing private banks and government-backed financial services platforms to pay monthly salaries to government staff in digital currency. The directive states that ATMs are being installed in various regions for government employees to withdraw their salaries through ATM debit cards. The Central Bank aims to reduce the use of paper money and curb inflation by implementing a national digital currency payment system. This move has been seen as a way for the Military Council to control cash flows and payments in territories recently lost to ethnic armed groups. [Extracted from the article]

A six-member delegation of All Pakistan Papers Merchants Association (APPMA) who is currently on visit to China held a number of productive and fruitful meetings with their Chinese counterparts. The [...]

Byline: MOHAMMAD NAFEES, WISAL SHAH AND ZAHIDULLAH Abstract The paper mill plays a big role in contributing pollution load. Effluents from paper mill contain high amount of suspended load (chemo-lignin, [...]

The IEEEP, Karachi Center has received a total of 16 technical papers including 5 from abroad, Engr. Irfan Ahmed, the Chairman Organizing Committee IEEEP Symposium 2017. The event would be [...]

Based on forensic evidence, the Income Tax Settlement Commission has said 'evidentiary value' of loose papers and electronic documents seized in raids on Sahara India and which refer to alleged [...]

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to spell out the timeframe within which it would deploy Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in EVMs across the country in [...]

Directorate General of Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs values of bleached/unbleached Kraft liner board and paper. According to the valuation ruling 989/2016, the customs values of bleached/unbleached Kraft [...]

This was despite export market demand for batteries as the business witnessed a 12 percent volume growth in exports. 'Liquidity constraints in the local market and foreign currency shortages in Malawi necessitated changes in trading terms in order to manage credit risk with a resultant impact on volumes', Dr Wushe added. ART Corporation says capitalization and reformation of its paper business succeeded during the 2022 financial year as the company completed installations with full commercial production expected to start this December. [Extracted from the article]

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is set to release a ZiG denominated instrument in August, which will be tradeable. This move aims to address the issue of locked working capital and help small businesses recover lost market share. The ZiG paper will convert outstanding auction allotments into a two-year instrument with an interest rate of 7.5% per annum. While some business leaders welcome the tradability of the paper, others express concerns about its acceptance and potential discounts in trading. Overall, the paper's tradeability may provide liquidity but does not fully mitigate the losses incurred by businesses. [Extracted from the article]

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, a prominent flour milling company, is seeking to sell N48 billion worth of commercial papers to capital market investors in order to support its short-term funding needs. The sale, which began on April 4, 2024, was originally scheduled to conclude on April 9, 2024, but may be extended due to public holidays. The company plans to repay the debt using its general cash flows, and the lead arranger for the transaction is FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited. Flour Mills is the largest integrated food business in Nigeria, with a diverse product portfolio and a strong distribution network. [Extracted from the article]

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and National University of Technology (NUTECH) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wherein both institutions have mutually agreed upon principles for establishment of NUTECH Karachi Campus (NKC) to be constructed on a 50-acres land provided by the Airport Security Force (ASF) at M-9 Superhighway. He informed that under KCCI-NUTECH MoU, a Joint Working Group (JWG) will be established wherein majority of the representatives will be from KCCI. [Extracted from the article]

Pakistan is about to decide whether voting in elections will continue on paper ballots or the system will move to electronic voting machines (EVMs). Senate's present agenda includes a resolution [...]

Byline: Tasleem Nawaz The contributions of five famous Pakistani scientists in the field of literature is identified in the research paper of Imran Akhtar of Bahauddin Zakariya University, titled: 'Pakistan [...]

Byline: _ Engr. Saqib Munawwar Qureshi, lecturer at Nazeer Hussain University (NHU), Karachi has been picked as Reviewer of papers and Member Technical Committee via EDAS for 2015 IEEE International [...]

Paper made from elephant dung is set to grow within the next few years', said Benjamin Ndubi, a 30-year-old Nairobi-based entrepreneur who owns a facility in Mombasa that is specially designed to process elephant dung into paper. Most of the country's paper made from dung comes from here', Mwanyongwe said of the product, which is produced from elephant dung recovered from the area's roads. [Extracted from the article]

31st IEEEP 'All Pakistan Students Seminar' - a prestigious annual moot of engineering students from all over the country - was held at National University of Sciences Technology (NUST), Karachi, [...]

Karachi Center of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Heating (HVACR) Society held its 23rd annual seminar and a 3 day exhibition of HVACR goods on March 3-5 at Karachi Exhibition [...]

Byline: _ Karachi Center of the Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Pakistan (IEEEP,K) held its annual Multi Topic seminar and a 3 day exhibition of electrical and electronics goods [...]

Byline: _ The Punjab Board of Revenue has decided to introduce estamp paper in Pakistan to facilitate the citizens online. This step promises to diminish fraud and bogus stamp papers [...]

FBNQuest, the investment banking and asset management subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, has been instrumental in facilitating commercial paper transactions in Nigeria's capital market. Commercial papers have been a popular funding option for corporate entities in need of short-term financing. FBNQuest has helped numerous indigenous and multinational corporations, including MTN Nigeria, Dangote Cement, and Nigerian Breweries, access funding through the capital market. The firm's role as lead sponsor in arranging the registration and quotation of commercial paper programs for companies like CardinalStone Partners, Flour Mills of Nigeria, and African Nonferrous Industries demonstrates its commitment to empowering corporate institutions in achieving funding success. FBNQuest has also introduced innovative structures, such as the Liquidity Support Facility, to enhance the credit of commercial paper transactions. As a full-service investment bank, FBNQuest has brokered commercial paper deals for clients across various industries. [Extracted from the article]

Dangote Cement Plc is closing the sale of its Series 10 and 11 commercial paper today, seeking about N50 billion to fund working capital requirements and general corporate services. The debt instrument is being sold to investors in the Nigerian capital market under Dangote Cement's N300 billion commercial paper issuance program. The minimum subscription for the commercial paper is N5 million. Dangote Cement is the leading cement producer in Sub-Saharan Africa and has transformed Nigeria into an exporter of cement. In the first nine months of 2023, it generated N1.5 trillion in revenue and had a lower operating profit compared to the same period in 2022. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: _ Newly formed Pakistan Academy of Engineering (PAE) held its second seminar (June 13) on a rather new but interesting subject Engineering and Health Care Nexus in Pakistan'. Formed [...]

Byline: _ Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his 'Make in India' philosophy to Mint Street exhorting the Reserve Bank of India to ensure that currency notes are printed on Indian [...]

Byline: _ Karachi Center of Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP) has invited engineers to share their technical thoughts on many subjects at its 30th Multi Topic Symposium [...]

She founded the Pakistan Society for Green Energy and developed an ethanol (a bio-fuel) from waste tissue paper, which could help to provide cleaner energy. Zainab BiZainab was given a Queen's Young Leaders Award in 2016 for her work to promote renewable energy. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: AMANULLAH BASHAR SME promotion and development is in the interest of the national economy and it is not a charity it is the responsibility of the state. The government [...]

The article reports on the presentation of a research paper titled "A Riddle for International Donor Governments Or Finding Solutions to Humanitarian Crisis" by Burma News International (BNI). The paper raises concerns about the effectiveness of military cooperation in humanitarian aid distribution in Myanmar, emphasizing the need for international organizations, including the United Nations, to address the issue and establish a humanitarian forum.

Following papers were presented at 21st HVACR Conference. Day I: (One session) 1. Solar cooling method and their applications, by Engr. Saghir Khan; 2. Chilled slab cooling in hot and [...]

The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP), Karachi Centre wants engineers to contribute technical papers to its 29th Annual Multi-topic International Symposium, scheduled for March 26-27, 2014 at [...]

Sui Southern Gas Co (SSGC) plans to introduce paper bags for shopping to replace plastic bags whose burning for their 'disposal' causes many problems. According to a press release from [...]

Institution of Electrical and electronics engineers (IEEEP) Karachi hosted 29th International Multi topic Symposium on March 26-27. Its chief guest was Engr. Amjad Parvez Janjua Managing Director and CEO Pakistan [...]

A 3 day International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC-13) was hosted (December 18-20) by Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro. The event, including university's golden jubilee, was organized jointly [...]

(From Business Recorder) Byline: SCANNER The company (CPBM) produces writing and printing paper, poster paper and coated and unquoted board in various grammages, sizes and forms. Box plant produces corrugated [...]

The article discusses the introduction of a new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), and the resulting chaos in the country's economy. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has phased out the old notes and coins in favor of the new currency, but there is currently a shortage of paper money, causing a chaotic situation. This has led to inflation in USD terms, increased transport costs, and higher prices for goods. Vendors are also facing difficulties as customers struggle to find change. The article emphasizes the need for policymakers to consider the impact of their decisions on all citizens, particularly those who are already disadvantaged. [Extracted from the article]

Pakistan's score of published research papers has improved over recent years yet with 6,987 research papers in 2010 it was 43rd in the world. As per statistics from Higher Education [...]

Dr.Shah has received Best Paper Award on Paper Title: Predicting Teachers Academic Excellence through Student's Evaluation, A Case study of Pakistan contributed in Global Academy of Business and Economic Research [...]

Byline: Khaqan Abbasi - Faisalabad Paper is a fantastic materiel suitable for numerous uses including manufacturing notebooks, books, calendars, magazines and wrapping items in stores. Paper is widely used in [...]