EPBD for fundamental restructuring of debt utilisation ISLAMABAD: Economic Policy & Business Development (EPBD), a think tank, has called for fundamental restructuring... Published 09 Jul, 2025 07:49am
Business & Finance Foreign investments in key sectors discussed ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Tuesday, chaired a meeting to review the progress of... Published 09 Jul, 2025 07:34am
Print Gwadar Port activation: Talks with exporters expedited, PM told ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Tuesday that consultations are being accelerated with the... Updated 09 Jul, 2025 09:35am
Opinion The investment slump The investment figures for 2024-25 released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) portray a truly dismal... Published 08 Jul, 2025 06:15am
Print PM urges Etisalat to boost investment in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday invited UAE telecom giant Etisalat Group, urging it to turbo... Updated 08 Jul, 2025 09:29am
Pakistan KPT team visits CBD Punjab to discuss investment prospects LAHORE: A high-level delegation from Karachi Port Trust (KPT) visited the Central Business District Punjab (CBD... Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:57am
Opinion Pakistan’s growth reboot: the SIFC surge In an era where optimism often flickers under the weight of uncertainty, Pakistan seems to have finally turned the... Published 04 Jul, 2025 06:50am
Print P3A approves crucial infrastructure projects ISLAMABAD: Board of Directors of the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) approved several high-impact... Updated 04 Jul, 2025 09:35am
Pakistan SAPM to visit Russia from 5th ISLAMABAD: To take up the matters related to the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) or construction of a new ... Updated 01 Jul, 2025 08:14am
BR Research Mayday for FDI The country witnessed a sharp dip in foreign direct investment (FDI) in May 2025, furthering concerns over investor... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 08:19am
Business & Finance ‘Pakistan, Kenya can open new avenues to enhance trade, investment’ LAHORE: Kenya High Commissioner Lt Gen Peter Mbogo Njiru (Retd) has said that Kenya and Pakistan have a lot of... Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:41am
Budget 2025-26 Punjab made substantial investments across key sectors LAHORE: The Punjab government has made substantial investments across key sectors, including climate change,... Published 24 Jun, 2025 06:58am
Pakistan FY26: Sindh CM lays govt’s roadmap KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, wrapping up the budget speeches during Monday’s provincial... Published 24 Jun, 2025 06:06am
Business & Finance CDNS collects Rs24bn investment in Islamic finance ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved the annual collection target of Rs 24... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 07:38am
Pakistan CBD Punjab attracts Rs2.288bn through plot auction LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District... Published 20 Jun, 2025 07:32am
Print Pakistan, Russia discuss energy, trade cooperation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervaiz Malik is visiting Russia, leading a delegation to participate in... Updated 20 Jun, 2025 09:03am
World Investment flows in 2023 into developing countries at lowest since 2005, World Bank says WASHINGTON: Foreign direct investment flows into developing economies dropped to $435 billion in 2023, the lowest... Published 16 Jun, 2025 06:49pm
Opinion Fragility not recognized The history of Pakistan’s economy can be aptly summarised in three words: fragility not recognised. That since... Updated 14 Jun, 2025 08:02am
Budget 2025-26 Budget 2025-26: Pakistan’s auto industry seeks clarifications about EVs, hybrid cars KARACHI: The automotive industry is seeking urgent clarification on recent measures proposed in the federal budget... Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:25am
Print Modernising KICT, SAPT: $1bn investment with Hutchison Port Holdings on the anvil ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, while underscoring the key role of... Updated 06 Jun, 2025 02:51pm
Print Pakistan in serious talks with Russia on steel mills issue ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in serious talks with Russia to set up a new steel mills or restore the Pakistan Steel Mills... Updated 03 Jun, 2025 09:07am
BR Research FDI in Pakistan: Optimism amid constraints Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has long been a weak link in Pakistan’s economic progress. While there has been no... Updated 02 Jun, 2025 08:02am
Markets Experts for investments in modern techs ISLAMABAD: Experts Saturday stressed the need for investments in modern technologies to optimize wheat crop yield by... Published 01 Jun, 2025 03:03am
Business & Finance Oil sector in Pakistan: Minister outlines key investment opportunities KARACHI: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik outlined key investment opportunities in upstream... Updated 31 May, 2025 10:33am
Print Upcoming JCC session: Pakistan govt finalises CPEC deliverables after progress reviews ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level... Updated 31 May, 2025 10:37am
Business & Finance ‘Port investment key to maritime growth, blue economy in Pakistan’ KARACHI: The modernisation of Pakistan’s maritime industry and the expansion of its blue economy depend heavily on... Updated 31 May, 2025 10:41am
Business & Finance Energy sector: Key investment opportunities outlined KARACHI: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik outlined key investment opportunities in upstream... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Business & Finance Dost Steels secures Rs2.08bn investment Dost Steels, in a move to stabilise its financial position, has entered into a restructuring agreement with a... Published 29 May, 2025 02:53pm
Pakistan Murad urges youth to contribute to investment and defence KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has urged the youth to contribute to national investment and... Published 28 May, 2025 06:43am
Print Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to diversify partnership LACHIN: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their shared commitment to diversifying the strategic partnership... Updated 28 May, 2025 08:54am