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
Print Industry and investors: Dispute resolution tribunal to be set up ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to establish a specialised tribunal to resolve disputes expeditiously between... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:22am
Editorials Modest upturn in the economy EDITORIAL: The stock market benchmark, yet again, crossed another psychological barrier, this time of 66,000 points,... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Print LoIs for hydropower projects: KP seeks provinces’ say in PPIB WG ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has urged the federal government to give membership to provincial... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:09am
Print ‘Country is not getting new inflows from abroad’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been estimated at 2.17 percent for the first quarter of the... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:09am
Print SIFC panel for single authority to manage all SEZs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation, Fawad Hasan Fawad, chaired the second and final meeting of the SIFC... Updated 10 Dec, 2023 11:13am
Print SPV 21 seeks govt help to assert its position regarding KE ISLAMABAD: Infrastructure Growth Capital Fund LP (IGCF) SPV 21 claims to own 53.8 per cent shares of KES Power... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 12:28pm
Business & Finance Pakistan to be world investment destination after SIFC KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) stated that country is poised to become the investment destination of the... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Print PM urges business community to take advantage of SIFC KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday, reiterating the government’s commitment to... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 08:59am
Print Ways identified to salvage economy, back businesses Country’s top businessmen urge government to reform Federal Board of Revenue Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:03am
Print ‘Illegal’ LCs, forex market speculation: MoF set to share list of banks with SIFC today ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry is all set to share the list of banks involved in illegal business relating to LCs... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:49am
Print Loss-making Discos: FD opposes PD’s proposal ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has reportedly opposed a proposal of the Power Division regarding establishment of... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:20am
Print Govt bans issuance of LOIs for hydropower projects ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reportedly slapped a ban on issuance of Letters of Interest (LoIs) for... Updated 04 Dec, 2023 11:44am
Business & Finance There’s visible improvement in economy: Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 04 Dec, 2023 05:35am
Opinion Battling food insecurity in Pakistan In the world where technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs are pushing the boundaries of perceived... Published 03 Dec, 2023 02:59am
Print Solar panel, allied equipment manufacturing: Govt decides to identify, plug policy gaps Neelofur Hafeez, Joint Secretary (LED), MoI&P briefs about decisions taken in 5th meeting of the Apex Committee of the SIFC Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:50pm
Editorials FDI prospects EDITORIAL: Senior leadership of Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) — federal and... Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am
Opinion Agriculture: the rising trajectory Agriculture forms the backbone of Pakistan’s economy as it provides livelihoods to almost two-thirds of the... Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am
Editorials Growth must be backed by structural reforms EDITORIAL: Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar while addressing the 26 Sustainable Development Conference... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Business & Finance More hike in power tariffs opposed: World Bank to extend $2bn loan in FY24 ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB), Tuesday, while pushing for a policy shift for sustainable and viable power reforms,... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Print MoUs worth multi-billion dollars signed with UAE ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Monday held a bilateral meeting with His Highness Sheikh... Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:09am
Print Projects with ‘sizeable’ investment under SIFC to be signed before elections: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said that projects with a ‘sizeable figure’ of... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:12pm
Editorials Spotlight on 18th Amendment, NFC award EDITORIAL: Suddenly, the debate about fiddling with the 18th Amendment and NFC award formula is all the rage once... Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am
Print SIFC approves initiatives to be broached with friendly countries ISLAMABAD: A special session of Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has unanimously... Updated 25 Nov, 2023 05:36pm
Print Seven MoUs on investment with Kuwait approved ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the caretaker federal cabinet has approved seven memorandum of understanding (MoUs) for... Updated 25 Nov, 2023 09:57am
Print Kakar underscores need for good governance, informative approach ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said with its good governance and reformative... Updated 25 Nov, 2023 09:19am
Print First-ever IT and ITeS export strategy unveiled Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications says country has the potential of increasing the exports to $12-15 billion Updated 24 Nov, 2023 10:11am
Print Auto sector: Govt mulling revalidating import quotas of new entrants ISLAMABAD: The government is considering revalidating import quotas of new entrants till June, 30, 2023 in the light... Updated 24 Nov, 2023 09:42am
Pakistan ‘Economy main target of our enemies’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum Mian... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Opinion SIFC making waves? Special Facilitation Investment Committee (SIFC) was established by the Shehbaz Sharif-led government on 17 June... Updated 20 Nov, 2023 07:08am
