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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

Opinion

Ending hopium—II

SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council) and the last Caretaker Government had taken the elephant steps on...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am

Editorials

Pak-Saudi relationship is alive and kicking

EDITORIAL: The April 15-16 visit of a high-powered Saudi delegation – headed by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am

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Riyadh eyes significant investment in Pakistan: Saudi FM

ISLAMABAD: Expressing confidence in the productive discussions with Pakistani authorities, Saudi Foreign Minister...

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 09:41am

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KSA foreign minister meets PM

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has conveyed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of...

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 09:43am

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Investment: KSA assured of maximum support, facilitation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured Saudi Arabia of maximum support and facilitation in fast-tracking the Kingdom’s...

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 09:43am

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‘Delay’ by SEL in achieving COD: NTDC claims $13m LDs

ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has claimed Liquidated Damages (LDs) of over $13...

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 09:01am

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‘Withheld’ renewable energy projects: PFREIF accuses Power Div of misguiding SIFC

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Renewable Energy Investors Forum (PFREIF) has accused Power Division’s bureaucracy of...

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 09:10am

Pakistan

FM Dar assures full facilitation to Saudi Arabia for its investments in Pakistan

FM says Saudi investments will be handled with utmost respect

Updated 16 Apr, 2024 09:39pm

Opinion

Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi security is ‘iron clad’

A Saudi delegation, led by foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, has arrived in Pakistan amid growing...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am

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Saudi foreign minister due today

ISLAMABAD: A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, will arrive on a two-day...

Updated 15 Apr, 2024 09:41pm

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SIFC helps FBR collect Rs6.71trn in Jul-Mar FY24

The government is likely to achieve its Rs 9.415 trillion revenue collection target for 2023-24

Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:50am

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NPGCL inks $200m FDI MoU with Chinese firm NGLE

ISLAMABAD: In a significant stride towards sustainable energy production, Northern Power Generation Company Limited...

Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:03am

Pakistan

‘PML-N ready to work with opposition in country's larger interest’

LAHORE: Terming political stability vital for the country’s progress and development, Minister for Petroleum Dr...

Published 03 Apr, 2024 05:29am

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Promoting foreign investment top priority: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the promotion of foreign investment is government’s first...

Updated 03 Apr, 2024 09:47am

Opinion

Start manufacturing, stop assembling

In the year 1992 on my return from abroad, I wanted to book a Japanese car under ‘transfer of residence’. As I...

Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am

Business & Finance

SIFC unveils plan to give a boost to semiconductor industry

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), on Monday, unveils an ambitious plan to boost the...

Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am

Pakistan

Ashrafi terms SIFC ‘a catalyst’ for economic progress

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday commended the...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:34am

Business & Finance

‘SIFC should push for Safe Cities for FDI success in country’

ISLAMABAD: Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) should push for Safe Cities for FDI success in the ...

Published 31 Mar, 2024 02:53am

Business & Finance

‘Corporate agriculture, livestock farming yielding positive results’

ISLAMABAD: The Green Corporate Initiatives (GCI) and Green Corporate Livestock Initiatives (GCLI) are aimed at...

Published 30 Mar, 2024 08:05am

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SIFC set to brief ‘new guard’ on previous decisions

ISLAMABAD: Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is all set to hold a three-day meeting of new Executive...

Updated 28 Mar, 2024 08:47am

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Co’s interest in RE projects: SIFC expresses reservations on UAE focal persons’ attitude

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has expressed reservations at the focal persons for...

Updated 27 Mar, 2024 08:47am

Editorials

Power sector challenges

EDITORIAL: Lending agencies insist that power sector reforms must ensure full-cost recovery, an economically viable...

Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am

Business & Finance

A productive visit to Karachi: Jam holds talks with key economic, trade bodies

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, recently concluded a comprehensive and fruitful visit to...

Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am

Technology

SIFC gives go-ahead for establishing largest IT Park in Islamabad

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has given the green-light to establish Pakistan’s largest IT Park...

Updated 25 Mar, 2024 06:33pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz hands over ECC chair to finance minister Aurangzeb

Earlier, premier had decided to head committee himself

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 07:42pm

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SIFC apex body vows to take ‘tough’ decisions

Underscores the need to continue a consensual approach under SIFC to navigate the myriad of challenges being faced by the country

Updated 22 Mar, 2024 09:50am

Pakistan

PML-N, PPP make fresh attempt to hand Discos over to provinces

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have reattempted to hand...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:11am

Pakistan

Aurangzeb, UAE envoy discuss establishment of SIFC

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Alzaabi called on...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am