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‘Made in Pakistan-SME Cluster Expo’ inaugurated

LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries & Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Saturday...

Published 25 Jan, 2026 06:01am

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Pakistan to introduce National Women Entrepreneurship Policy: Haroon

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Monday while highlighting...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:30am

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Pakistan, World Liberty Financial affiliate ink MoU to boost digital payments

WLF is the main crypto business of the family of US President Donald Trump
Sources say WLF will work with Pakistan’s central bank to integrate its USD1 stablecoin into a regulated digital ‍payments structure

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 03:40pm

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Panel constituted by PM approves LFP battery technology for localisation

ISLAMABAD: A working group constituted by the Prime Minister to devise and draft the National Lithium-Ion Battery...

Published 07 Jan, 2026 05:53am

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Three-day national SME expo from 24th: SAPM

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production to organise a two-day national-level SME cluster expo titled...

Published 03 Jan, 2026 03:15am

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National Gemstones Policy: Ministry decides to establish new statutory authority

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production on Tuesday decided to establish a new Statutory Authority to...

Published 17 Dec, 2025 06:12am

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National Roadmap for SMEs, Workers’ Formalisation launched

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Small and Medium...

Published 12 Dec, 2025 04:14am

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SAPM Haroon meets Sialkot SME Cluster to focus on challenges

LAHORE: SAPM Haroon Akhtar meets Sialkot Small & Medium Enterprise Cluster to focus on SME challenges, tax ...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

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Fire at garment factory in Karachi: SAPM directs EPZA to ensure strict safety overhaul

ISLAMABAD: Taking serious notice of the fire incident in a garment factory at Landhi industrial area of Karachi’s...

Published 06 Dec, 2025 07:37am

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Govt to set up single-window desks for SMEs: Haroon

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has said...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am

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Export potential over USD2bn/annum: Special body on gemstone policy highlights issues facing sector

ISLAMABAD: A special committee on Gemstone Policy constituted by the Prime Minister (PM) highlighted the issues...

Published 22 Nov, 2025 06:10am

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Haroon for setting up ‘Pharma Park’ in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a...

Published 16 Nov, 2025 03:15am

Business & Finance

NIP 2025-30 unveiled

ISLAMABAD: Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, on Wednesday,...

Published 13 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Business & Finance

SAPM Haroon, Aussie Acting HC seek to unlock meat export potential

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, met with...

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 08:03am

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Local production of vaccines: Govt asks DRAP to come up with comprehensive roadmap

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to end reliance on the imported vaccines and formulate a viable policy so that...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

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Dr Khalid, SAPM Fahd attend Czech National Day

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui; Minister of State /...

Published 17 Oct, 2025 06:28am

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Digital media domain: SAPM, Gilani discuss developments

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State/Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Media, Fahd Haroon, called on Acting...

Published 02 Oct, 2025 02:50am

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Laptops and tablets manufacturing industry: SAPM, CEO Chinese co discuss establishment

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan held a meeting with the Chief Executive...

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:48am

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Pakistan govt decides to sell USC assets in FY26

PM Shehbaz earlier approved closure of Utility Stores Corporation operations in July

Updated 04 Sep, 2025 11:09am

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Used cars’ import to destroy local industry: PAAPAM

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), Tuesday, expressing...

Published 20 Aug, 2025 03:24am

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Sick units: panel recommends setting up of ‘NIRV’

ISLAMABAD: A high-powered sub-committee on sick industrial units and ease of access to credit has recommended the...

Published 09 Aug, 2025 02:53am

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Industrial policy: Govt considering serious reforms: SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, Thursday,...

Published 08 Aug, 2025 06:00am

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Virtual assets adoption: Govt holds key meeting with banks, exchange firms

KARACHI: The federal government has accelerated its efforts for virtual asset adoption, holding a high-level meeting...

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:10am

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Soviet-built PSM: Russia, Pakistan discuss revival

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to expand industrial and economic cooperation Pakistan and Russia has discussed revival and...

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 09:30am

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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

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Overlaps, outdated practices: SAPM for reviewing regulatory frameworks of SBP, SECP and FBR

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Friday...

Published 28 Jun, 2025 05:28am

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Promotion of electric vehicles in Pakistan: Research study to be launched on cost-benefit analysis

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production in collaboration with other stakeholders has decided to launch ...

Updated 27 Jun, 2025 10:36am

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Pakistan’s energy sector challenges: Dar directs ministries to develop actionable solutions

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasised the need for reforms in the energy sector and directed...

Updated 27 Jun, 2025 10:38am

Business & Finance

Govt, APCMA in sync: Cement export target from PQA set at 1.5m tons: SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set cement export target at 1.5 million tons from Port Qasim Authority only and to achieve...

Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am

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Below 850cc cars: Pak Suzuki MD voices concern over proposed GST hike

ISLAMABAD: Pak Suzuki Motors Managing Director (MD) Hiroshi Kawamura, Tuesday, voiced concern over the proposed...

Published 18 Jun, 2025 06:10am