Criticality of foreign investment Apparently, foreign investors are finding it difficult to maintain sustainability of their businesses in Pakistan.... Updated 03 Jul, 2023 07:56am
Business & Finance Intel to invest $25bn in new Israel plant JERUSALEM: US chip giant Intel will spend $25 billion on a new plant in Israel, officials said Sunday, with Prime... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:54am
Pakistan Economic diplomacy key pillar of govt’s foreign policy: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday said that economic diplomacy is a key pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy ... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Opinion ‘Learning From Others’—II In Pakistan we do not appreciate the fact that we have lived beyond our means’ for far too long at our own peril.... Updated 24 May, 2023 06:49am
Opinion A tale of 2 economies: India and Pakistan When India and Pakistan became independent states after the Partition in 1947, they inherited a similar economic... Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am
Business & Finance GSMA enumerates damages caused by curbs on internet ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has expressed concerns over the... Updated 13 May, 2023 06:37am
World India considering allowing foreign investment in nuclear power NEW DELHI: India is considering overturning a ban on foreign investment in its nuclear power industry and allowing... Published 05 May, 2023 05:47pm
Business & Finance BOI, PIDE hold workshop about improving business environment ISLAMABAD: The government is working on a number of reforms including simplifying the regulatory framework, and... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Business & Finance Declining foreign investment: Experts discuss impact of legal system flaws KARACHI: The government needs to take urgent measures to stem declining foreign investment into the country and a ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
BR Research FDI outlook: simply not good! Pakistan’s has never really had a very impressive foreign investment scorecard. The country has never been able to... Published 22 Feb, 2023 07:23am
Pakistan PFA will hold expo to attract foreign investment LAHORE: Punjab Food Authority is organizing an expo “Food Expo Plus” from February 10 to 12. This was stated by... Published 22 Jan, 2023 03:08am
Opinion Elite’s divorced from reality It turns out that a ringside seat to a country plummeting into sovereign default – one of the few perks of an... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World China open to the world, says Liu in investment pitch DAVOS, (Switzerland): China welcomes foreign investment and will continue to open up to the world, its Vice-Premier... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Pakistan BoI secy holds e-kachehri ISLAMABAD: Board of Investment (BoI) Secretary Asad Rehman Gilani chaired BoI’s 8th e-kachehri, here on Thursday.... Published 13 Jan, 2023 06:05am
Opinion FDI: disastrous policies This writer has been writing following in response to the news that the Government of Pakistan is considering... Published 11 Jan, 2023 06:33am
Pakistan Dar for resolving outstanding issues between Etisalat, PC ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized of resolving outstanding issues between Etisalat and the... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:32am
Print E&P licences revival: Country to receive $5m foreign investment in 3 months ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet decision to revive 11 revoked licences for enhancing production activities of oil and gas in... Updated 18 Dec, 2022 09:39am
Pakistan Alvi signs bill about promotion, protection of foreign investment ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday signed the Foreign Investment (Promotion and Protection) Bill, 2022 to... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Pakistan No one will be allowed to politicise Reko Diq project: CM QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said on Tuesday no one would be allowed to politicise ... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 08:00am
Editorials Foreign investment: the rule of law matters EDITORIAL: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has formally called off its ceasefire citing the ongoing military... Published 01 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Print East Timor opens new port in largest ever foreign investment DILI, (East Timor): East Timor inaugurated a new deepwater port Wednesday operated by a French conglomerate, in the... Updated 01 Dec, 2022 09:46am
Print PM tells Jefferies Group team: Steps taken to stabilise economy Holds meeting with a delegation of the international investment banking and capital markets firm Updated 30 Nov, 2022 10:01am
Business & Finance Nestle pours $1.8bn into business in KSA ZURICH: Swiss food giant Nestle said Thursday it will pour seven billion riyals ($1.8 billion) into Saudi Arabia ... Published 25 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Pakistan Amicus curiae tells SC how Reko Diq settlement benefits country ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was apprised that successful Reko Diq settlement will restore Pakistan’s ... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Business & Finance SECP registers 2,361 new companies in October ISLAMABAD: The integration of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Federal Board of... Published 12 Nov, 2022 05:55am
Print Foreign investment: Concessions given to Reko Diq should be available to all other projects: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial said the new legal regime and the concessions are given not only for the... Updated 11 Nov, 2022 09:23am
Pakistan Business leaders slam bid to assassinate IK KARACHI: Leaders and members of United Business Group (UBG) Petron-in-Chief SM Muneer, President Zubair Tufail,... Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Business & Finance Concern expressed over rising cement prices KARACHI: Secretary General of the United Business Group (UBG), Southern Zone, former chairman of Association of... Published 20 Oct, 2022 05:36am
Business & Finance Q1 FDI declines 47pc to $253.4m YoY KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) continued negative growth and plunged by 47 percent during the first... Updated 20 Oct, 2022 09:52am
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
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?