GB to take up Asaan Karobar Act soon Updated 30 Sep, 2026 01:44pm SIFC team briefed the chief minister on the government’s key priorities of investment facilitation and regulatory reforms
Pakistan’s investors still waiting for a reason to believe Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:56am Pakistan’s macroeconomic turnaround over the past three years is real. Foreign exchange buffers have been rebuilt,...
SIFC advances Pakistan-Portugal investment cooperation Published 27 Sep, 2026 02:24am ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and Ambassador of Portugal Paulo Domingues on Saturday...
The government that talks to itself Published 26 Sep, 2026 09:34pm In marketing, when the source is not trusted, the message stops mattering. Doesn’t matter how good your copy is....
Pakistan, Portugal discuss investment opportunities in textiles, agri & SEZs Published 26 Sep, 2026 01:38pm Engagement also highlighted opportunities emerging from Pakistan’s growing connectivity with international businesses
Hunan Resources resumes Dhabeji factory operations after seven-month closure Published 25 Sep, 2026 11:18am The company did not disclose the nature of the issue.
SIFC, World Bank discuss business facilitation reforms Published 24 Sep, 2026 11:44am Meeting focused on the Asaan Karobar Framework, Regulatory Registry and Pakistan Business Portal
ITCN Asia attracts 3,500 global brands Published 24 Sep, 2026 05:47am KARACHI: Some 3,500 global brands and more than 350 international delegates and investors are participating in the...
SIFC launches ticketing hub to strengthen investor facilitation Published 22 Sep, 2026 12:57pm The platform supports systematic processing and follow-up
Across key sectors: SIFC develops investment pipeline worth USD40bn Published 22 Sep, 2026 05:15am ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has developed an investment pipeline worth...
Chinese manufacturers invited to establish JVs in country Published 16 Sep, 2026 07:57am KARACHI: Pakistan has invited Chinese manufacturers and investors to establish joint ventures and production...
Plea to integrate economies of Islamic world Published 13 Sep, 2026 02:36am KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has...
FPCCI stresses need for greater B2B interaction across Islamic world Published 13 Sep, 2026 02:36am KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has...
FPCCI calls for stronger economic integration among OIC states Updated 12 Sep, 2026 05:26pm OIC represents a vast economic market spread across four continents, with a combined GDP of around $10.77 trillion in 2025, says Sheikh
UAs with refineries: PD sends summary to ECC for approval Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:52am ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has sought approval of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for a draft...
Meeting with business leaders: PM directs immediate steps for solving problems Published 09 Sep, 2026 05:39am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities to take immediate steps to resolve...
Pakistan engages Japanese Sumitomo Corporation for investment in mining sector Published 08 Sep, 2026 12:34pm Engagement with Sumitomo Corporation underscores growing international interest in Pakistan’s resource potential, says SIFC
Evolving global economic context: Body to prepare draft BIT policy Published 07 Sep, 2026 04:49am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has constituted a committee to review Pakistan’s bilateral investment treaty (BIT)...
Islamabad, Riyadh agree to boost Pakistani agri, food exports to USD3bn Updated 31 Aug, 2026 09:26am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase Pakistan’s agricultural and food exports to the Kingdom...
National economic dementia Published 28 Aug, 2026 05:28am Dementia is not a singular disease, but a broad term for a syndrome characterized by a decline in memory, cognition,...
Saudi business delegation visits SIFC to explore investment opportunities Published 26 Aug, 2026 03:17pm Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are deepening their economic partnership, with a high-level Saudi delegation exploring diverse investment avenues through SIFC for mutual growth
Customs-bonded oil storage: ECC may revise import policy Updated 24 Aug, 2026 09:35am ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, scheduled to meet today (Monday), will consider...
PTEA calls for removing power tariff anomalies Updated 24 Aug, 2026 05:27am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has urged the Prime Minister’s Office and Special...
Pakistani, South Korean companies sign six B2B MoUs: Second round of CEPA talks to be held soon: Jam Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said the second round of negotiations on the...
Pakistan, South Korea move closer to CEPA Published 20 Aug, 2026 10:51am Once finalised, it would open new avenues for Pakistani exporters and further strengthen bilateral economic relations
KE seeks SIFC support to resolve ICP issue Updated 20 Aug, 2026 09:35am ISLAMABAD: The dispute between K-Electric (KE), the Power Division and the National Electric Power Regulatory...
The potential of medical tourism Published 17 Aug, 2026 04:46am EDITORIAL: For years Pakistan has searched for the next big export story, looking everywhere from information...
Govt decides to revive Pakistan Steel Mills, not to liquidate it Updated 12 Aug, 2026 08:22am ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to move towards revival of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), effectively reversing...
Govt to support SMEs in adopting modern economic models: Cheema Published 08 Aug, 2026 04:54am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema has said the government is set to pursue a home-grown...
BOA meeting deliberates on strengthening economic landscape Published 07 Aug, 2026 05:15am ISLAMABAD: The 10th meeting of the Board of Approvals (BOA) for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) was convened at the...