Punjab considers merging major district co-op banks to enhance profits
Punjab Government Plans Merger of Cooperative Banks The Punjab government is planning to merge district central cooperative banks with the Punjab State Cooperative Bank (PSCB). This strategy aims to improve capital adequacy, enhance competitiveness against large commercial banks, and cut down on unnecessary administrative costs. A team from the finance and cooperative departments, led by […]
Pakistani Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman elected as chief minister in Punjab
Maryam Nawaz became the first woman to hold the title of Chief Minister of Pakistan’s eastern province of Punjab. Nawaz defeated his rival Rana Aftab to become prime minister by a vote of 220-0. She was later sworn in at the governor’s office in the eastern city of Lahore. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s […]