Kidwai explains criticality of Saudi investment KARACHI: Advisor to National Command Authority General Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (retd) has said that Saudi Arabia’s... Published 17 Sep, 2023 06:05am
Print NPCs: Rate of return again revised upward to attract more investment KARACHI: The federal government has revised the rate of return on the conventional Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs)... Updated 15 Sep, 2023 09:56am
Business & Finance Jul-Aug FDI up 16pc to $234m YoY KARACHI: After a long gap, some improvement has been witnessed on the foreign investment front as the Foreign Direct... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Business & Finance IFC commits $1.5bn in short, long-term investments ISLAMABAD: International Finance Corporation (IFC) committed approximately $1.5 billion in short and long-term... Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:07am
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
Pakistan World Bank’s IFC doubles investment commitments in Pakistan to $1.5bn in FY23 The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank, committed approximately $1.5 billion in... Updated 13 Sep, 2023 04:55pm
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
Print Suddenly airport outsourcing plans put on ice Federal cabinet reportedly puts outsourcing on ice till clearance by Steering Committee headed by Finance Minister Updated 13 Sep, 2023 10:20am
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
Print 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
Business & Finance AsiaPak Investments seeks to convert Jamshoro plant into Thar coal KARACHI: AsiaPak Investments which claimed to have acquired around 54 percent shares in K-Electric (KE) has... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:33am
Print SIFC apex body lays focus on economic revival efforts ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has deliberated various measures... Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:08am
Technology In developing countries, local businesses should step up to fund startups: US-based expert BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is going through a difficult phase and it is being reflected in... Updated 09 Sep, 2023 04:52pm
Print SIFC identifies 9 power projects worth $6.87bn ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has identified nine power sector projects at an... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 11:23am
Print Economic challenges: Army vows its full support to caretaker setup Reiterates to assist the government in curbing all illegal activities which hamper economic stability, growth and investors’ confidence Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:55am
Print Now Blome calls on commerce minister ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Thursday called on the caretaker Federal Minister... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 08:54am
Print Kakar gives go-ahead to plan aimed at bringing PayPal, Starlink to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday approved the Ministry of Information Technology... Updated 07 Sep, 2023 09:19am
Pakistan Military not ‘overstepping even the slightest’, says caretaker PM Kakar Interim premier says govt working with Pakistan's military on security and some economic initiatives Updated 05 Sep, 2023 05:06pm
Print COAS explains to businesspeople SIFC potential Emphasises Special Investment Facilitation Council's potential to attract substantial investments of up to 100 billion dollars from countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and others Updated 04 Sep, 2023 11:39am
Print Minister unveils roadmap of ‘$10bn IT exports’ KARACHI: Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif has unveiled a roadmap to achieve the... Updated 04 Sep, 2023 09:25am
Business & Finance ‘NBP offers financial services to promote int’l trade’ BEIJING: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has set up a stall in the Pakistan Pavilion at the China International... Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan SIFC initiative: 4 key areas: diplomatic missions briefed about opportunities ISLAMABAD: A briefing session for the resident diplomatic missions in Islamabad on the Special Investment... Published 02 Sep, 2023 06:30am
Business & Finance Capital market: Foreign investors’ buying in August stands at $12.870m KARACHI: Despite heavy selling witnessed at Pakistan Stock Exchange, foreign investors emerged net buyers of shares... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 09:58am
Print SBP adopts AAOIFI’s Shariah standards KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced the adoption of the “Accounting and Auditing... Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:25am
Print Jilani expects ‘huge’ investment from Gulf states ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Wednesday said that a huge investment is expected to... Updated 31 Aug, 2023 08:42am
Print Power utilities have no role in setting prices: K-Electric KARACHI: K-Electric spokesperson reiterated that the company understands the prevailing concerns regarding the... Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:26am
Print SIFC’s strategy to achieve global traction praised Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council endorses projects approved by the previous government Updated 29 Aug, 2023 10:02am
Opinion Daunting challenges facing the caretakers The caretaker government has stepped in amidst massive economic and political challenges demanding promulgation of ... Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:13am
Print Economy and development: Blome says US to help caretakers pursue agenda Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar meets US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome Updated 26 Aug, 2023 06:28pm
Business & Finance SECP issues first certificate of Shariah compliance ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued the first-ever certificate of... Updated 26 Aug, 2023 09:29am