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Opinion

An anti-citizen policy?

Governments are supposed to make people-friendly and welfare-oriented policies. Citizens should not be just tax...

Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am

Pakistan

SIFC DG passes away

Islamabad: Director General, Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and senior diplomat Dr Diyar Khan passed...

Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am

Business & Finance

Economic ties with friendly nations: SIFC meeting discusses progress

ISLAMABAD: The 9th Executive Committee meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) reviewed...

Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia partners in progress, prosperity: PM Shehbaz

Premier says both countries have identified areas of cooperation

Published 13 May, 2024 05:28pm

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With heavy agenda, SIFC to meet tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is all set to hold session-II of 9th meeting of new...

Updated 13 May, 2024 11:12am

Business & Finance

SIFC requires safeguards to bring projects under PIMA framework: IMF

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), aimed at attracting and facilitating investment in...

Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am

Business & Finance

Investment, new businesses: BoI tasked to facilitate investors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned the task of creating more facilities for investment and...

Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am

Business & Finance

Feasibility study for crude to chemical refinery: Trilateral MoU may be signed during PM’s visit to China

ISLAMABAD: A trilateral non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is likely to be signed on preparation of...

Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am

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PM seeks Qatari investment

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan was keen to transform its excellent ties...

Updated 10 May, 2024 08:41am

Business & Finance

Renewal of GSP Plus status to Pakistan: Aurangzeb praises French govt support

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicholas Galey, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator...

Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am

Business & Finance

Local investors are nervous, claims Mian Zahid

KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian...

Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am

Business & Finance

Saudi investors take advantage of opportunities thru SIFC: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Saudi investors can take advantage of investment ...

Published 07 May, 2024 06:47am

Markets

OMAP for formation of dedicated unit within SIFC

LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has proposed the establishment of a dedicated unit within...

Published 07 May, 2024 06:23am

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Coal for project: KE seeks govt support

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has sought support from federal government for allocation of coal for its 300 MW Mine...

Updated 07 May, 2024 08:39am

Opinion

Redemption of the power sector

A host of sectoral lacunas prevailing in the energy sector have yet to be tackled leave alone overcome and the...

Updated 06 May, 2024 07:04am

Opinion

Ending hopium-V

• Next is for MoI&P (Ministry of Industries and Production), MoITT (Ministry of Information Technology and...

Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am

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Saudis informed about SIFC’s proactive role

Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi says Kingdom prioritising trade and investment in Pakistan

Updated 30 Apr, 2024 09:24am

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Uplift projects: PM, IDB president for early completion

RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser...

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:20am

Pakistan

IDB president vows to complete projects in Pakistan at earliest

Premier thanks Islamic Development Bank for its investments in Pakistan

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:32pm

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Consulting firms for advisory support to ministries: Ministry to seek cabinet’s approval for hiring

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has decided to seek approval from the...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:28am

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PM likely to discuss KE, solar power investment matters with Saudis

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is likely to discuss issues of K-Electric (KE) and investment in solar...

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:20am

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Investment and loss reduction: KE’s 7-year plan approved by Nepra

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a seven-year (2023- 29) KE...

Updated 25 Apr, 2024 08:59am

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Ahead of PM’s visit to KSA: SIFC ‘striving’ to resolve KE’s issues

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is reportedly endeavouring to find ways to resolve...

Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:02am

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Guided by SIFC: Power Division updated on NPGCL-Ningbo pact

ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Northern Power Generation Company (NPGCL) has shared detailed background...

Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:45am

Opinion

Foreign investment inflows

The two-day visit of the high-powered Saudi delegation last week focused on identifying possible areas of investment...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am

Opinion

SIFC: where vision meets action

The unveiling of SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council) marks the Government of Pakistan’s comprehensive...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am

Editorials

SIFC, NAB and the civil service

EDITORIAL: It’s no small endorsement of the SIFC’s (Special Investment Facilitation Council’s) credibility that its...

Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am

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10-year solar panel manufacturing policy finalised

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has finalised a draft of 10 years ‘Solar Panel Local Manufacturing and Allied...

Updated 20 Apr, 2024 05:40pm

Technology

24th ITCN Asia 2024: Zohaib highlights IT, ITeS investment prospects

ISLAMABAD: The country is expecting leads and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth around $500 million in IT ...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am

Opinion

Developing the semiconductor industry

After being a part of the team that developed Intel’s Pentium microprocessor, I returned to my motherland in the...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am