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IMF programme: Govt will deliver to secure $700m under SBA: Shamshad

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government will deliver on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme to secure $700...

Updated 03 Oct, 2023 06:23am

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COAS tells Punjab Apex Committee: Actions against spectrum of illegal activities to continue

ISLAMABAD: General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Thursday said law enforcement actions against...

Updated 29 Sep, 2023 10:20am

Pakistan

Law enforcement actions against illegal activities will continue with full force: COAS

Army chief underscores need for synergy among all relevant departments for the gainful effects of the landmark initiatives

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:02pm

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Ban on import of smuggled items through ATT imminent

ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to impose restrictions on import of those items through Afghan Transit Trade...

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:12am

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SIFC seeks report on approach to dialogue with India

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has sought a report from...

Updated 26 Sep, 2023 10:03am

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Pakistani-British businessmen: PM highlights positive economic indicators

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of prominent British Pakistani businessmen called on the Caretaker Prime Minister...

Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am

Pakistan

PM Kakar meets British investors to discuss investment opportunities in Pakistan

Fidelity International Limited, Wellington Management, Ashmore, Jefferies International, Redwheel Capital, Switex Industrial SA, Oxford Frontier Capital, GuarantCo, JP Morgan, Kalrock Capital, and UBL UK were among the renowned investment businesses present during the meeting with the premier

Published 25 Sep, 2023 10:16pm

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Boosting industrial competitiveness: SIFC executive body seeks a financial plan

Executive Committee directs financial plan be prepared to introduce industrial tariffs based on cost of service to tackle issue of cross subsidy for domestic users

Updated 25 Sep, 2023 09:56am

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‘Govt has taken steps to establish SIFC, EPZs to boost economy’

LAHORE: Terming continuity of policies very important for economic development, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur...

Published 24 Sep, 2023 03:21am

Pakistan

Resolutions on Kashmir: PM urges UNSC to secure implementation

UNITED NATIONS: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Friday called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am

Pakistan

CGS of KSA Armed Forces meets President: More cooperation in trade, economy & defence sectors reiterated

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have reiterated their desire to further improve bilateral...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am

Business & Finance

Iranian envoy lauds govt’s two key initiatives for economic growth

LAHORE: Ambassador of Iran Dr Reza Amiri Moghaddam expressed optimism about two key initiatives that are being...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am

Pakistan

Caretaker PM Kakar looks to attract US investment on sidelines of UNGA

Says attracting foreign investments in all sectors of Pakistan’s economy remains government’s top priority

Updated 22 Sep, 2023 03:34pm

Business & Finance

Thai Airways services to be revived: Ambassador

LAHORE: In a significant development, the Ambassador of Thailand, Chakkrid Kraichaiwong, announced the revival of...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:08am

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BoI: Reconstituted BoD yet to convene any meeting

ISLAMABAD: Twenty-five members of the board of directors of the Board of Investment (BoI) have failed to convene a...

Updated 21 Sep, 2023 08:54am

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PBC apprises ministers about key challenges

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on Tuesday held meetings with caretaker Federal Ministers Dr Gohar Ejaz...

Updated 20 Sep, 2023 09:41am

Pakistan

Alvi stresses equitable uplift to check brain drain from developing nations

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry LCCI hosted its annual ‘Ambassadors’ Dinner’, which was...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 03:03am

Pakistan

Legal framework allows interim govt to take PIA sell-off decision: PM

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has expressed optimism that the fruit of the Special...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 03:03am

Perspectives

Talking about billions?: don’t count your chickens before they hatch

It has been a decade since the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which brought with it promises...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:47pm

Editorials

Army, not govt, has arrested the rupee slide

EDITORIAL: The Pakistani rupee has appreciated significantly in the open market subsequent to the launch of a...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:07am

Business & Finance

Need stressed to further promote economic diplomacy

KARACHI: Majyd Aziz, President Global Compact Network Pakistan (GCNP), stated that Pakistan is now giving high...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am

Editorials

Task force on foreign investment

EDITORIAL: Given the government’s desperation to find innovative ways of stimulating the economy, it should latch...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am

Opinion

Balochistan falls behind

Balochistan is the smallest province of Pakistan, with a share of 6.2% in the national population, according to the...

Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:56am

Editorials

SIFC: ‘preponderance of evidence’?

EDITORIAL: The concept behind establishing the Special Investment Facilitation Council is fully supported as it not...

Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:34am

Pakistan

Heads of Pak missions abroad briefed on SIFC

ISLAMABAD: A virtual briefing session for Pakistan’s missions abroad on the Special Investment Facilitation ...

Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am

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Water resource boost: SIFC directs ministry to map out 5-year plan

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Ministry of Water Resources to chalk...

Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:47am

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Taskforce to determine sizes of govts: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Sunday said a taskforce headed by the finance minister would determine...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:32am

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Pakistan pursuing proactive diplomacy: Jilani

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Saturday said Pakistan is working on proactive diplomacy...

Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:44am

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Telecom industry: Govt to bring power tariff at par with other industries

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal government has decided to bring the power tariff of the Telecom Industry at par ...

Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:44am

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New visa regime announced to make an ‘open Pakistan’

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq said on Saturday that important decisions have been taken for an...

Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:43am