Seeking FDI in the power sector The importance of FDI in Pakistan cannot be overemphasized – especially in a time of extreme dollar liquidity... Published 14 Dec, 2022 09:04am
Editorials ‘Legal’ and ‘environment-friendly’ EDITORIAL: The Supreme Court’s seal of approval to the new Reko Diq mine deal — declaring the agreement between... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Business & Finance BOI, FPCCI join hands to boost investment KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has informed... Published 13 Dec, 2022 07:18am
Business & Finance Regulatory modernisation now under BoI focus: official ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) is working on regulatory modernisation to remove regulatory bodies that are... Published 09 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Business & Finance Monthly economic update, outlook: Manageable CAD, its guaranteed financing required: FD ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has acknowledged that a manageable current account deficit and its guaranteed... Published 30 Nov, 2022 07:01am
Opinion Default imminent? The mantra “Pakistan is heading for a default” and the counter narrative “that it is not going to default”... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Business & Finance US business team visits FPCCI offices: Scope for investment in Pakistan highlighted LAHORE: A high-profile business delegation from the United States, led by Miles Hansen, President and CEO of World... Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am
BR Research Plunging FDI Investors stay away from political and economic turmoil. And Pakistan has been in a serious one for the past eight... Published 23 Nov, 2022 09:07am
Pakistan Net FDI in Pakistan falls over 52% in first four months of FY23 Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan dropped 52.1% during the first four months of the ongoing fiscal ... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 07:25pm
Editorials Pak-US cooperation EDITORIAL: Increased economic cooperation with the world’s sole superpower, its largest economy and Pakistan’s... Published 20 Nov, 2022 04:16am
Opinion Adding to pressure on PKR Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan seems to have stated the obvious. In other words, he has said... Published 19 Nov, 2022 06:42am
Print US govt-led ‘Investment Promotion Activity’ initiative launched: Step taken to boost trade, FDI flows Project aims to reduce barriers to investment and trade by improving Pakistan’s investment promotion capabilities Updated 17 Nov, 2022 10:39am
Business & Finance Former ICCI chief meets deputy HC of Ottawa ISLAMABAD: Former president of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan met Faisal Kakar,... Published 15 Nov, 2022 07:34am
Business & Finance BOA approves six SEZs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment (including Chinese and other FDI) and Special Initiatives,... Published 15 Nov, 2022 05:52am
Supplements The goal of reaping benefits of Biotechnology in edible oil sector remains a distant dream TEXT: Pakistan made tremendous progress in developing agriculture biotechnology by establishing over 50... Published 11 Nov, 2022 05:54am
Print OICCI members: FBR urged to clear Rs80bn refunds ISLAMABAD: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has urged the chairman Federal Board of... Updated 02 Nov, 2022 09:42am
Business & Finance Foreign investors: Q1 repatriation of profit, dividend plunges 88pc YoY KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors declined sharply by 88 percent during the ... Updated 28 Oct, 2022 11:37am
Opinion Pakistan’s beleaguered economy: KSA seems a reasonable solution Pakistan offers a world of opportunities due to its geostrategic location, agricultural potential, and wealth of... Published 25 Oct, 2022 05:51am
Business & Finance FATF: Businessmen Panel attributes country’s success to ‘successive’ govts’ efforts LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BP) has described the... Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:45am
Business & Finance PCMEA felicitates nation on getting out of FATF grey list LAHORE: Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) on Sunday congratulated the nation on... Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:45am
Pakistan After over 4 years, Pakistan removed from FATF's 'grey-list' Announcement comes as global money laundering and terrorism financing watchdog concludes its two-day Plenary in Paris Updated 21 Oct, 2022 09:55pm
Pakistan Analysts hopeful of removal from FATF's grey-list, but caution long way still to go Say Pakistan's appeal to international investors will improve, but attracting FDI requires structural reforms Updated 20 Oct, 2022 05:23pm
Editorials The shifting sands of Reko Diq mine EDITORIAL: In Balochi language ‘Reko Diq’ means ‘sandy peak’. The federal government via the President has... Published 20 Oct, 2022 05:36am
Business & Finance After winning over tourists, Dubai wants to attract talented persons Hadi Badri, CEO of Economic Development at DET, says Dubai is also looking to increase its foreign trade over the next 5 years through FTAs Published 18 Oct, 2022 08:24am
Print IPR violations: OICCI calls for ‘heavy penalties’ KARACHI: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective body of over two hundred top... Published 18 Oct, 2022 06:34am
Opinion Pakistan in deep debt trap Pakistan’s precarious financial situation, persisting for the last many decades, has landed it into a deep debt... Published 14 Oct, 2022 03:39am
Business & Finance Economy, revenue to grow if govt resolve trader’s genuine issues: LCCI LAHORE: The economy will grow and revenue of the government will be increased if the government gives due respect to... Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:25am
Editorials Long shadow of terror EDITORIAL: Two more soldiers paid in blood as terrorists attacked a military convoy in the Hassan Khel area of... Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:25am
Business & Finance Senate informed: China’s investment declines by 29.27pc in two years ISLAMABAD: China’s investment in Pakistan has decreased by 29.27 per cent in the last two years—mainly due to... Updated 05 Oct, 2022 09:51am
Opinion ‘Environmentally sustainable’ bonds Pakistan faces a significant challenge to finance its large trade deficits and external debt repayments. This is... Published 03 Oct, 2022 06:16am