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Investment task: SIFC apex body picks up the pace

PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs third meeting of the Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council to continue positive momentum to attract investment in various sectors of economy

Updated 08 Aug, 2023 09:57am

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PM praises role of cos operating under CPEC

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the difficult time is over and Pakistan and China are...

Updated 08 Aug, 2023 08:44am

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Reduce, not expand, the size of govt to restore investor confidence

After the unexpected IMF (International Monetary Fund) bailout, the economy is in search of regaining lost...

Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am

Pakistan

PM inaugurates ‘Aerospace Science & Technology Park’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday inaugurated the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park...

Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am

Opinion

Future drivers of country’s growth

The incumbent government, in the very last leg of its tenure, has sowed the seeds of agriculture, mineral and mines,...

Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am

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PM says areas prioritised for investment under SIFC

ISLAMABAD: A group of prominent Pakistani-American businessmen and entrepreneurs, who are currently visiting...

Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:57am

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Economic stabilisation: PM praises role of business community

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that provision of facilities to the business community and...

Updated 03 Aug, 2023 09:45am

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Three ‘key’ sectors: Govt optimistic about investment prospects

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says that some friendly countries are interested to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, minerals and mines as well as the IT sector

Updated 02 Aug, 2023 10:02am

Business & Finance

SIFC will ensure ease of doing business: COAS

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday invited foreign investors to explore the...

Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am

Pakistan

Govt to establish sub-funds under Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund: Ishaq Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said the government would establish sub-funds under the Pakistan Sovereign...

Published 01 Aug, 2023 05:25pm

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Mining sector: new regulatory regime anytime soon

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik said on Monday the government will soon introduce a new...

Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am

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Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose

EDITORIAL: In an overarching drive to launch development projects before the term of the government expires, a drive...

Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am

Markets

Pakistan expects Gulf investment in renewable sector: Dastgir

Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir on Monday said Pakistan expects investment from Gulf countries in the...

Updated 31 Jul, 2023 04:19pm

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PM ties prosperity to implementation of SIFC vision

GWADAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the concerted efforts and true implementation of the vision...

Updated 28 Jul, 2023 09:59am

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Economy very much on track: PM

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said the country’s economy was on the course of progress as the...

Updated 27 Jul, 2023 08:55am

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Investment Board Ordinance 2001: Cabinet approves draft amendment bill

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the draft amendment bill of the Investment Board Ordinance 2001 for the...

Updated 27 Jul, 2023 10:02am

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Friendly countries: SIFC approves projects for attracting investments

ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on Friday approved the projects...

Updated 22 Jul, 2023 09:35am

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Rs200m TSG approved for SIFC secretariat

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a technical...

Published 22 Jul, 2023 06:06am

Opinion

Another hybrid body needed to widen the tax net

The addition of Special Facilitation Investment Council (SFIC) to the already existing hybrid organization and...

Updated 21 Jul, 2023 07:12am

Business & Finance

IMF agreement: Aussie envoy hails govt’s efforts

ISLAMABAD: Australian Ambassador to Pakistan Neil Hawkins on Wednesday appreciated the government’s efforts for ...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am

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Army backs economic revival plan

Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir presides over 258th Corps Commanders’ Conference

Updated 18 Jul, 2023 10:06am

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IDB president vows to continue extending support to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Islamic Development Bank (IDB) President Dr Sulaiman Al Jasser on Thursday assured Prime Minister Shehbaz...

Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:22am

Pakistan

NA body informed: Arab countries keen to invest in various sectors

ISLAMABAD: Secretary Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Jameel Ahmed Qureshi on Wednesday informed the...

Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am

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Investments: PM directs finance managers to frame modalities

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Finance Secretary Imdad Ullah...

Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:30am

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‘Special Investment Facilitation Council’ — the way forward—II

Pakistan needs a “Charter for Business” for the next 20 years, with sanctity as crucial as that of a...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Opinion

‘Special Investment Facilitation Council’ – the way forward—I

There is a dire need for a big rethink for the State of Pakistan to attract sustainable foreign direct investment...

Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am

Business & Finance

‘SIFC’ termed ‘game-changer’ in relation to FDI prospects

ISLAMABAD: The formation of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is a game-changer vis-à-vis Foreign...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am

Business & Finance

Agri, defence, IT and mines sectors: Saudi Arabia invests $0.5bn under SIFC so far

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has made half a billion dollars investment under the Special Investment Facilitation Council...

Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:24am

Pakistan

Govt striving to turn country into global export hub: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: As the country’s exports fell by 12 percent during the first 10 months of FY 2023, Federal Minister for...

Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am

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Special Investment Facilitation Council – another joke?

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) for the economic revival of the country is the latest season in...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 09:21am