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MoF explains external debt profile

Says it wishes to clarify certain assertions made in a recent press commentary regarding the country’s external debt position and associated interest payments

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 01:08pm

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Foreign capital remains missing

Pakistan’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) came in at $173 million in January 2026, down 27 percent...

Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:34am

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Need for urgent steps to control rising energy rates: LCCI

LAHORE: During a meeting with former president of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shariq Vohra, Faheem...

Published 10 Feb, 2026 08:15am

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Retail & storage network: Wafi Energy plans USD100m investment

ISLAMABAD: The Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd has signalled plans to invest up to USD100 million over the next two to ...

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

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Govt, Standard Chartered Bank hold virtual roadshow to woo investors

'This was among the largest, most diverse, and most institutionally-weighted investor interactions Pakistan has seen in recent years': Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 12:05pm

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PM to meet exporters today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet and address the country’s leading exporters and business leaders...

Published 30 Jan, 2026 05:20am

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Investor confidence depends on efficiency of justice system: Justice Waheed

ISLAMABAD: To facilitate faster justice, Shahid Waheed, Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, announced on Friday...

Published 24 Jan, 2026 06:42am

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PSX transitions to T+1 settlement cycle on Feb 9

KARACHI: Pakistan’s capital market is set to enter a faster and more efficient era as the Pakistan Stock Exchange...

Updated 24 Jan, 2026 05:32am

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SECP notifies revised Companies Regulations

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified revised Companies (Further Issue ...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:45am

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The investment drain

Pakistan is the 5th most populous country having 64 percent of its population under the age of 30. It is often being...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 06:37am

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Capital markets will become faster as PSX transitions to T+1 settlement

KARACHI: Pakistan’s capital market is set to enter a faster and more efficient era as the Pakistan Stock Exchange...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 07:33am

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Investors face more geopolitical whiplash from Trump’s Venezuela gamble

LONDON/NEW YORK: Global investors are facing a fresh surge in geopolitical risk after the US capture of Venezuelan...

Published 05 Jan, 2026 07:43am

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Urgent need to fast-track govt’s ambitious economic reforms: PM

Ministries must present proposals with actionable strategies, says PM Shehbaz Sharif

Updated 02 Jan, 2026 02:49pm

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OICCI proposes reforms in power sector

ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has proposed wide-ranging reforms in...

Published 02 Jan, 2026 06:11am

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Balochistan under investor focus

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item carried by the newspaper on its front page yesterday. That Balochistan...

Published 22 Dec, 2025 06:45am

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Govt asks key players, investors to help with issues facing telecom tower companies

ISLAMABAD: Amid mounting challenges faced by telecom tower companies in deploying and operating physical...

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 07:19am

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China regulatory approvals awaited: USD250m Panda Bond inaugural issuance targeted for next month

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is advancing towards a USD1 billion Panda Bond program, with an inaugural issuance of USD 250...

Published 20 Dec, 2025 05:44am

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Cautious investors, unmoved fundamentals

Foreign investors are not suddenly bullish on Pakistan, but they are noticeably less anxious than they were two ...

Published 17 Dec, 2025 06:45am

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IPO Pakistan chief visits LCCI

LAHORE: Director General of the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Pakistan, Nauman Aslam Sheikh, visited the...

Published 10 Dec, 2025 03:28am

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Discos privatisation: govt seeks Turkish help

Emphasises need for Turkish support in training human resources from Pakistan’s power-sector organisations

Updated 03 Dec, 2025 04:14pm

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OPINION: Cash-settled futures

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is launching Cash-Settled Futures (CSF), giving investors a simpler way to take a view...

Updated 30 Nov, 2025 09:06am

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Investors want evidence of seriousness from Pakistan before making major commitments: SIFC official

ISLAMABAD: Secretary of the Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Dr Jehanzeb Khan,...

Updated 28 Nov, 2025 01:54pm

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OPINION: The mirror we can’t look away from

Every few years, a new report lands on Pakistan’s doorstep, promising reform and renewal. Yet, how many times have...

Updated 26 Nov, 2025 07:41am

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OIC pact related to KEL: PMO seeks PD’s views on Saudi, Kuwaiti investors’ complaint

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office has sought the Power Division’s comments on the notice of dispute sent by...

Published 26 Nov, 2025 06:16am

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Investors’ exodus looms sans swift reforms

ISLAMABAD: Without urgent reforms to stabilize regulations, lower operational costs and create a more...

Published 25 Nov, 2025 05:54am

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BR RESEARCH: FDI slips again

Foreign Direct Investment weakened further in Oct-25, adding to concerns about Pakistan’s investment climate despite...

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 07:26am

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FDI drops 26% to $748m in first four months of FY26

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan declined by 26 percent during the first four months of the...

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:27am

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PIA to be sold this year, but buyers won’t get guarantees: Privatisation Commission chief

KARACHI: The government plans to complete the sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) within this year but...

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 02:53pm

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K-Electric: Govt facing arbitration threat from Saudi, Kuwaiti investors

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan is facing a potential threat of arbitration from Saudi and Kuwaiti investors,...

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 08:51am

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BOP holds analyst briefing for investors

KARACHI: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) reported sustained gains in profitability, margins, and balance sheet strength at...

Published 15 Nov, 2025 07:27am