Aurangzeb speaks to investors WASHINGTON: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb continued his engagements on the fourth day of his... Updated 26 Oct, 2024 09:21am
Business & Finance Diversifying portfolio in Pakistan: Minister vows support to ITFC ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb assured his government’s full... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Print Finance minister, his Saudi counterpart hold talks WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has discussed trade and investment with his... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:25am
Print FY25Q1 FDI soars 48pc to $771m YoY State Bank of Pakistan says total Foreign Direct Investment inflows approached $1 billion Updated 22 Oct, 2024 09:37am
Print Islamabad striving for 13.5pc tax-to-GDP ratio, US told ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Thursday, while reiterating the... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:24am
World India-Canada row overshadows growing trade ties, investment MUMBAI: A diplomatic falling out between India and Canada over allegations that New Delhi was behind the killing of ... Published 17 Oct, 2024 08:34am
Print KEL governance issues prompt Al-Jomaih to move SECP ISLAMABAD: The Al Jomaih Group, a prominent Saudi conglomerate, has formally approached the Securities and Exchange... Updated 17 Oct, 2024 03:33pm
Business & Finance Sindh: massive investment expected in next few years KARACHI: With improved and business-friendly policies, the Sindh government is expecting massive investment in the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:01am
Opinion Victimising local IPP sponsors risks scaring future investment The first round of IPP negotiations has concluded, resulting in the termination of five contracts through coercive... Updated 14 Oct, 2024 07:35am
Print Forex reserves will touch $11bn in two weeks: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Sunday that the country’s economy is moving towards positive... Updated 14 Oct, 2024 03:17pm
Business & Finance UBG chief says SCO summit to boost trade, investment inflows KARACHI: President United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail, other leaders Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, and Syed... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Print IMF concerned at low investment in social sector Fund warns underinvestment perpetuating poverty and widening inequality across country Updated 13 Oct, 2024 03:15pm
Business & Finance Pakistan can be an ideal destination for Saudi investment: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised that Pakistan... Published 12 Oct, 2024 07:11am
Business & Finance IMF spells out factors behind country’s underperformance ISLAMABAD: Several macroeconomic distortions and policy-related restrictions including protectionist interventions, ... Published 12 Oct, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Pak-Saudi business forum 2024: Minister gives overview of investment opportunities ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik addressing the Pak-Saudi business forum 2024 gave an... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Business & Finance CAEDA wants to establish ‘Pakistan Zero-Tariff Trade Zone’ ISLAMABAD: The China Asia Economic Development Association (CAEDA) wants to establish "Pakistan Zero-Tariff Trade... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Print Reko Diq mines: Manara Minerals set to buy a stake: Al-Falih ISLAMABAD: Minister for Investment of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Falih, Thursday,... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:13am
Business & Finance KSA investment minister, 130 investors attend business conference ISLAMABAD: Under the leadership of Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Faleh, 130... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Business & Finance Governor says foreign investors keen for investment in Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Tuesday that the country’s economic condition was... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:29am
Business & Finance President urges businesses to invest in Stock Exchange ISLAMABAD: In order to improve the country’s economy, President Asif Ali Zardari has called for providing a... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:16am
Print Chinese delegation visits SIFC ISLAMABAD: A high-level Chinese trade delegation from the China Asia Economic Development Association visited the... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 09:23am
Print Heavy investment expected in ‘Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund’ ISLAMABAD: In the investment sector there has been major development, according to which Pakistan Sovereign Wealth... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 09:25am
Print 32 top Saudi cos’ team due today Pakistan estimates investment of up to $15-20 billion from Saudi Arabia in different sectors/fields including purchase of public sector entities or share purchase Updated 09 Oct, 2024 10:26am
Business & Finance SECP registers 2,617 new companies in September ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,617 new companies during September... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Pakistan needs to finance budget deficit thru external borrowing, non-bank borrowing: study ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs to finance the budget deficit through external borrowing and non-bank borrowing as these... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Editorials Overhauling the economy EDITORIAL: Following the approval of the IMF’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan, Finance Minister... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:22am
Opinion And the brand lives on… The product dies. The factory shuts down. The shelves become empty. The shops forget it. The mind stores in memory.... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Print Investments are fully secured in Pakistan, Russians told by Aleem Khan ISLAMABAD: Addressing the opening session of the three-day Pakistan-Russia Trade and Investment Forum in Moscow,... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 10:23am
Business & Finance Murad invites Chinese businesspeople to invest in electric buses, bikes KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in a meeting with a delegation of Chinese investors led by... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Opinion The investment slump The year, 2023-24, has witnessed the lowest ever level of fixed investment in Pakistan. It is estimated at 11.4% of... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 07:21am
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities, researchers say