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Industries: Tariff cut plan requires an IMF nod

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has reportedly prepared a plan to reduce industrial tariff by up to 25 percent...

Updated 04 Jan, 2024 09:02am

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600MW wind, solar projects: PFREF moves army chief

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Renewable Energy Forum (PFREF) has approached Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir for...

Updated 04 Jan, 2024 09:21am

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Jul-Dec: Trade deficit falls 34.29pc to $11.15bn YoY

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed down by 34.29 percent in the first half (July-December) of the current...

Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:54am

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Devolved subjects: SIFC to discuss expenditure-sharing today

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) is all set to brief Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council...

Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:11am

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NTDC supports conversion of Lalpir, Pakgen to Thar coal

ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has supported conversion of M/s Lalpir (LP) and Pakgen...

Updated 02 Jan, 2024 08:24am

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SIFC wants to know if Aramco’s interest in refinery project persists

AC also directs Petroleum Division to assess investment interest of other parties also in the project

Updated 01 Jan, 2024 12:55pm

Pakistan

From economic to political mayhem, Pakistan hopes for a better 2024

The year 2023 has undoubtedly been a challenging one for Pakistan, as the nation grappled with a multitude of issues...

Published 31 Dec, 2023 12:01pm

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Socioeconomic development: Agriculture holds immense importance: PM

Caretaker premier hails work of ministries and departments for achieving milestones under umbrella of Special Investment Facilitation Council

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:17pm

Business & Finance

A think tank for amending laws to improve agri sector

LAHORE: The Agriculture Republic, a think-tank that brainstorms agricultural issues and suggests remedies, says the...

Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am

Business & Finance

Creation of SIFC termed step to right direction

FAISALABAD: Creation of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is the natural outcome of the conscious...

Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am

Business & Finance

‘Economic landscape is undergoing transformation’ due to SIFC: coordinator

LAHORE: Coordinator for Minister of State and Federal Tax Ombudsman Meher Kashif Younis said on Sunday Pakistan’s...

Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am

BR Research

Digital invoicing in the FMCG industry

In the last few years, FBR’s focus (on the face of it) has been shifting towards digitization of the economy,...

Published 22 Dec, 2023 09:03am

Opinion

Pakistan’s Aramco deal

Pakistan’s economy is on an upward trajectory, capturing the attention of the global community. This positive...

Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The lack of a level playing field

“You know what the real issue in this country is?” “There are so many that…” “Think hard. What stands...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

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‘Energy Hub’: KPT levels accusation against SSGCL

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has accused Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) of impeding ‘Energy Hub’...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 10:00am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s FDI up over 8% in first five months of FY24

During November alone, net FDI amounted to $131.4mn, a 12% increase when compared with the same month of the previous year

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 09:38pm

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MoST all set to disband PCRET

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has prepared a plan to abolish Pakistan Council of...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 09:32am

Editorials

Investment visas

EDITORIAL: SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council) is in the news again, like it’s often been over the last...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 06:42am

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Feasibilities/bankable projects: SIFC to hire top-level consultancy services

ISLAMABAD: The Implementation Committee (IC) of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has decided to hire...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 08:36am

Editorials

Kabul seems incapable of soul-searching

EDITORIAL: It is important to note that the military has put its full weight behind the government’s decision to...

Published 17 Dec, 2023 03:01am

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Digital transformation, FDI: Important decisions being taken through SIFC: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Dr Umar Saif has said that to pave ...

Updated 17 Dec, 2023 09:24am

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21.5pc of total volume: US largest export market for Pakistan: COAS

ISLAMABAD: General Syed Asim Munir, COAS — who is on an official visit to the US — discussed matters of bilateral...

Updated 16 Dec, 2023 05:34pm

Business & Finance

Countrys economy on its way to stability

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

Published 15 Dec, 2023 03:12am

Business & Finance

SIFC approves business, investment-friendly visa facility

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Executive Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council was held in Islamabad...

Published 15 Dec, 2023 03:12am

Business & Finance

SIFC approves business, investment-friendly visa facility

The Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) approved on Thursday business and...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 09:54pm

Opinion

Pakistan’s promising economic outlook

The finance division’s ‘monthly economic outlook report’ for the month of November reveals that Pakistan’s...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am

Editorials

NAB reforms

EDITORIAL: About time NAB (National Accountability Bureau) made “fundamental changes” to its procedures to ...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am

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Thar coal-fired plant of SEL: KE supports competitive bidding

ISLAMABAD: The K-Electric has supported competitive bidding of 300 MW Thar coal-fired power plant of Siddiqsons...

Updated 14 Dec, 2023 09:56am

Technology

Profound Vision organises Pakistan-Japan joint seminar on information technology

KARACHI: Profound Vision held a seminar in association with DONUTS, a leading Japanese IT firm and the Kochi...

Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am

Opinion

Protecting foreign investment

Foreign investment plays a significant role in the economic development of a country as it boosts economic growth,...

Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am