PM advocates for greater lending to SMEs Published 11 Jul, 2026 05:06am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called on banks to substantially expand lending to priority...
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: PM for developing specialised lending products Published 08 Jul, 2026 05:27am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities to work with commercial banks to...
PM Shehbaz directs plan to expand SME access to bank loans Published 07 Jul, 2026 12:16pm SMEDA facilitated 700 SMEs in 16 global events and provided training in 35 cities, PM informed
PM directs early finalisation of agriculture policy Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the early finalisation of a comprehensive National...
Haroon terms SMEs ‘driving force’ behind export-led growth Published 28 Jun, 2026 05:03am ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday said...
Federal, Punjab govts agree on industrial sector growth Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the provincial government of Punjab have decided to collaborate on industrial...
Tariff Policy Board greenlights duty relief to defence imports Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:31am ISLAMABAD: The Tariff Policy Board (TPB), an inter-ministerial body, headed by the Minister for Commerce, has...
Tariff Policy Board approves second-year tariff rationalisation plan Updated 09 Jun, 2026 09:09am Revised rates will be applicable from July 1, 2026, well-informed sources in Commerce Ministry say
NTP 2025-30: Tariffs for various sectors to be gradually cut, PM told Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was told on Thursday that under the National Tariff Policy 2025-30, tariffs...
Construction sector: Govt to reduce duties on specialised vehicles and machinery Updated 04 Jun, 2026 11:22pm NTC should play its active role in the facilitation of investors and industrialists, says PM
PM reviews Railway’s uplift projects Published 04 Jun, 2026 05:22am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday emphasised that investment in freight services and the timely...
PM urges industry relocation: Pak-China cos ink USD7bn deals Updated 25 May, 2026 08:58am HANGZHOU, (China): Pakistani and Chinese companies have signed agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs)...
Projects aimed at increasing water storage capacity to be given priority: PM reviews PSDP Updated 18 May, 2026 04:20pm Prioritises water storage and hydropower projects, emphasising major dams and performance-based budget allocations for development
SBP chief informs PM: Loans extended to private sector reach Rs1trn Updated 14 May, 2026 09:21am ISLAMABAD: The Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr Jameel Ahmed on Wednesday informed Prime Minister Shehbaz...
PM seeks roadmap for SMEs, export industry support Updated 12 May, 2026 09:22am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the formulation of a comprehensive roadmap to provide...
Battery storage sector leads as Pakistan-China B2B event secures 27 MoUs Published 11 May, 2026 04:23pm Over 50 MoUs, including a $82 million deal in battery storage, signal robust Pakistan-China economic cooperation
EU delegation told: Govt committed to economic stability: PM Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:16am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reassured the European Union (EU) of Pakistan’s commitment to...
Country positioning itself as large-scale investment destination: SAPM Published 29 Apr, 2026 05:57am ISLAMABAD: Haroon Akhtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries, said on Tuesday that Pakistan is...
PM informed: 3 Centres of excellence being established to process gemstones Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:05am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Monday that the government is establishing three Centres of...
PM Shehbaz stresses energy security, says crisis averted through timely steps Updated 24 Apr, 2026 09:27am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasised that energy security is a cornerstone of the...
PM directs fast-tracking of EV adoption across Pakistan Published 22 Apr, 2026 03:59pm Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to accelerate efforts to promote electric vehicles...
IMC appreciates efforts for auto sector’s stability Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am LAHORE: Indus Motor Company (IMC) has appreciated the sincere efforts of Haroon Akhtar, Special Assistant to the...
Auto Policy likely to be unveiled on July 1 Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:55am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production reviewed the draft ‘Auto Policy’, which is expected to be...
Pakistan helps avert global crisis through hosting peace talks: SAPM Published 12 Apr, 2026 05:10am LAHORE: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for industries Haroon Akhtar Khan said on Saturday that tensions...
Chinese tyre co briefs PM about investment plans Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan was committed to strengthening...
NA informed: Pakistan grappling with growing HIV ‘crisis’ Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is grappling with a growing HIV crisis, with around 84,421 people officially registered as...
SMEDA assures stakeholders of intensifying collaboration Published 28 Mar, 2026 04:28am ISLAMABAD: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has assured the stakeholders of...
Pakistan, Kuwait explore new trade opportunities amid Gulf engagement drive Published 26 Mar, 2026 02:13pm Pakistan and Kuwait are exploring expanded trade, investment, and industrial cooperation, including food exports,...
Food commodities: Govt decides to boost exports to war-torn Gulf Updated 26 Mar, 2026 09:07am PM Shehbaz chairs a high-level review meeting on the export of key food commodities to Gulf countries
PM approves PARC restructuring Updated 18 Mar, 2026 05:56am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for the restructuring of the Pakistan...