Pakistani, Saudi investors launch private equity fund Updated 10 Nov, 2026 05:32am Three-fourths of the fund will be invested in Pakistan, while the rest will be invested in Saudi Arabian projects
Pakistan’s first ‘Marble City’ being established at Karachi: Sharjeel Published 06 Nov, 2026 05:47am KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam...
Punjab CM launches first ‘PIVOT’ programme Published 31 Oct, 2026 05:33am LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the province’s first Punjab Innovation for Value,...
PIA has nominated Adrian Hamilton as its CEO Published 17 Oct, 2026 06:14am Hamilton Manns expected to take charge by October end
Housing, capital formation: Aurangzeb for greater investment Published 02 Oct, 2026 05:28am KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday called for greater...
Economic stability: PM pledges to pass benefits on to people Published 02 Oct, 2026 05:28am PM Shehbaz says next economic phase needs job-creating, production-boosting, export-led model beyond stabilisation measures
Naya Nazimabad, Karachi: Bank Alfalah introduces first one-stop digital ICFC Published 19 Aug, 2026 04:48am KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has inaugurated Pakistan’s first Digital Islamic Consumer Finance Centre (ICFC) at Naya...
PIA’s fleet will be expanded to 60 aircraft: Arif Habib Published 17 Jul, 2026 07:02am ISLAMABAD: Renowned businessman and investor Arif Habib has said that efforts to turn around Pakistan International...
High energy costs, taxes biggest hurdles to investment in Pakistan, says Arif Habib Published 16 Jul, 2026 02:17pm Renowned business tycoon, Arif Habib, Chairman of the Arif Habib Group, on Thursday said that Pakistan must address...
SOE reform: positive PIA privatisation Published 16 Jul, 2026 05:00am This is the seventh article in a ten-part series on Pakistan’s SOE reform. The previous article examined Pakistan...
PIACL control handed to Arif Habib-led consortium Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:28am ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The Privatisation Commission of Pakistan on Monday achieved the first closing of the divestment...
Naya Nazimabad Foundation awards 200 scholarships Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36am KARACHI: Naya Nazimabad Foundation has awarded some 200 scholarships to students of Jinnah University for Women...
PM Shehbaz engages top business leaders on FY27 budget Updated 03 Jun, 2026 11:15pm PM Shehbaz and business leaders agree on reforms for economic stability, industrial growth, and increased employment opportunities
Fazl asks govt to reduce reliance on IMF Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am KARACHI: Amid concerns over weak law and order, heavy reliance on the IMF and growing fears among traders, Jamiat...
First right of refusal: empowering Pakistan’s local businesses Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am Pakistan’s efforts to privatise State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have sparked debate about the future of vital...
‘Marka-e-Haq’ and ‘Bunyan al-Marsoos’: Nation showed remarkable unity and passion: Bilawal Published 05 May, 2026 06:01am KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has described the...
PIA fleet: Habib says only 18 aircraft operational Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:16am KARACHI: Chairman of the Arif Habib Consortium, the entity owning Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Arif Habib...
Pakistan has stable, investment friendly economy: Governor Published 01 Apr, 2026 08:39am KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, on Tuesday, said Pakistan was steadily emerging as a stable and...
PIA resumes direct flights to London after 6-year hiatus Published 30 Mar, 2026 04:48am ISLAMABAD: After a gap of six years, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has formally restored its flight...
PIA resumes London flight operations after six-year hiatus Updated 29 Mar, 2026 08:25pm National carrier set to launch weekly flights from Lahore to London starting March 30
PIA: Govt likely to fetch Rs45bn thru sale of remaining 25pc shares Updated 17 Mar, 2026 09:28am ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to fetch around PKR 45 billion through the sale of PIA’s remaining 25 percent...
MBJ School of Nursing: Lamp-lighting, oath-taking ceremony held at KGH Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am KARACHI: The 18th lamp lighting and oath-taking ceremony of the MBJ School of Nursing was held at Kharadar General...
PIA set for IPO within a year of takeover: report Updated 13 Feb, 2026 06:16pm PIA privatisation marked Pakistan’s most significant sale of a state-owned enterprise in years
PSX celebrates privatisation of PIA Updated 13 Feb, 2026 07:18am KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today hosted a ceremonial gong event to mark the successful privatisation...
PM sees PIA flying high under new command Published 30 Jan, 2026 05:20am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed optimism on Thursday that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)...
Pakistani fintech Neem secures Pre-Series A funding from Epic Angels, global investors Updated 22 Jan, 2026 06:40pm Funds will be used to scale Neem’s technology infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity and data protection
After PIA, Arif Habib sets sights on ‘blue economy’ Updated 12 Jan, 2026 03:41pm KARACHI: Fresh from acquiring a controlling stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), prominent businessman...
New PIA owners eye technical partner, fleet expansion after Rs135bn deal Published 05 Jan, 2026 04:41pm The newly auctioned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is seeking partnerships as part of its ongoing...
Rs 135 billion PIA bid cleared by Cabinet Committee on Privatization Updated 31 Dec, 2025 07:39am Dar urges early finalisation of privatisation, hopes this will lead to PIA regaining past glory
EDITORIAL: Will privatisation of other entities take off after PIA sale? Updated 26 Dec, 2025 03:03pm EDITORIAL: A financially very strong group, Arif Habib consortium, has won the bid for 75 percent shares of Pakistan...