Former ICCI chief meets deputy HC of Ottawa ISLAMABAD: Former president of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan met Faisal Kakar,... Published 15 Nov, 2022 07:34am
Business & Finance BOA approves six SEZs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment (including Chinese and other FDI) and Special Initiatives,... Published 15 Nov, 2022 05:52am
Supplements The goal of reaping benefits of Biotechnology in edible oil sector remains a distant dream TEXT: Pakistan made tremendous progress in developing agriculture biotechnology by establishing over 50... Published 11 Nov, 2022 05:54am
Print OICCI members: FBR urged to clear Rs80bn refunds ISLAMABAD: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has urged the chairman Federal Board of... Updated 02 Nov, 2022 09:42am
Business & Finance Foreign investors: Q1 repatriation of profit, dividend plunges 88pc YoY KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors declined sharply by 88 percent during the ... Updated 28 Oct, 2022 11:37am
Opinion Pakistan’s beleaguered economy: KSA seems a reasonable solution Pakistan offers a world of opportunities due to its geostrategic location, agricultural potential, and wealth of... Published 25 Oct, 2022 05:51am
Business & Finance FATF: Businessmen Panel attributes country’s success to ‘successive’ govts’ efforts LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BP) has described the... Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:45am
Business & Finance PCMEA felicitates nation on getting out of FATF grey list LAHORE: Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) on Sunday congratulated the nation on... Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:45am
Pakistan After over 4 years, Pakistan removed from FATF's 'grey-list' Announcement comes as global money laundering and terrorism financing watchdog concludes its two-day Plenary in Paris Updated 21 Oct, 2022 09:55pm
Pakistan Analysts hopeful of removal from FATF's grey-list, but caution long way still to go Say Pakistan's appeal to international investors will improve, but attracting FDI requires structural reforms Updated 20 Oct, 2022 05:23pm
Editorials The shifting sands of Reko Diq mine EDITORIAL: In Balochi language ‘Reko Diq’ means ‘sandy peak’. The federal government via the President has... Published 20 Oct, 2022 05:36am
Business & Finance After winning over tourists, Dubai wants to attract talented persons Hadi Badri, CEO of Economic Development at DET, says Dubai is also looking to increase its foreign trade over the next 5 years through FTAs Published 18 Oct, 2022 08:24am
Print IPR violations: OICCI calls for ‘heavy penalties’ KARACHI: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective body of over two hundred top... Published 18 Oct, 2022 06:34am
Opinion Pakistan in deep debt trap Pakistan’s precarious financial situation, persisting for the last many decades, has landed it into a deep debt... Published 14 Oct, 2022 03:39am
Editorials Long shadow of terror EDITORIAL: Two more soldiers paid in blood as terrorists attacked a military convoy in the Hassan Khel area of... Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:25am
Business & Finance Economy, revenue to grow if govt resolve trader’s genuine issues: LCCI LAHORE: The economy will grow and revenue of the government will be increased if the government gives due respect to... Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:25am
Business & Finance Senate informed: China’s investment declines by 29.27pc in two years ISLAMABAD: China’s investment in Pakistan has decreased by 29.27 per cent in the last two years—mainly due to... Updated 05 Oct, 2022 09:51am
Opinion ‘Environmentally sustainable’ bonds Pakistan faces a significant challenge to finance its large trade deficits and external debt repayments. This is... Published 03 Oct, 2022 06:16am
Business & Finance Poor economy ‘Govt, opposition should jointly devise strategies despite differences: UBG KARACHI: The leaders of the United Business Group (UBG) have called upon the government and the opposition to shun... Published 30 Sep, 2022 05:52am
Print Foreign investors: Jul-Aug repatriation of profit, dividend plunges 93pc YoY KARACHI: Repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors fell sharply, ie, 93 percent during the first two... Updated 28 Sep, 2022 10:01am
Business & Finance Pakistan & Scotland enter into B2B collaboration: FPCCI KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised the entire business, industry and trade community of the... Published 28 Sep, 2022 05:51am
Business & Finance Jul-Aug FDI down 26pc YoY KARACHI: The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan fell by 26 percent in the first two months of this fiscal... Published 23 Sep, 2022 06:14am
Business & Finance Net FDI falls over 26% in first two months of FY23 Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan fell 26.1% during the first two months of the ongoing fiscal year... Published 22 Sep, 2022 12:06pm
Pakistan Central Business District Punjab: Launch of 100+ vertical projects next month: IK LAHORE: Former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has announced that the groundwork for 100+ vertical... Published 19 Sep, 2022 05:45am
Opinion Big businesses must rise to the occasion Pakistan has two primary and permanent bases of power, no matter which political party may control the reigns. Power... Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:01am
Opinion SEZs – investments for future My experience with the Board of Investment (BoI) allowed me a deeper insight into not only the workings of the... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Print Economic boost, FDI tied to political stability ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has stated that political stability and consistency in... Updated 26 Aug, 2022 09:28am
Business & Finance Economic outlook marred by uncertainties: MoF ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has said that Pakistan’s economic outlook is surrounded by global and domestic... Published 26 Aug, 2022 05:35am
Business & Finance PBC launches report on private investment in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) organised a launch event for its recently published report titled... Published 26 Aug, 2022 05:35am
Business & Finance July CAD shrinks 45pc to $1.2bn MoM KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) for July 2022 narrowed by 45 percent on month-on-month basis to... Published 25 Aug, 2022 06:32am
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