Interview with Muhammad Azfar Ahsan – Pakistan’s former Minister for Investment ‘Saudi Arabia is serious about investing in Pakistan; ad hocism is a major hurdle’ Muhammad Azfar Ahsan is a... Published 07 May, 2024 09:26am
Print Reko Diq project: foolproof security ordered by PM PM Shehbaz says consultations should be held with all stakeholders regarding the project at the official level and all the obstacles should be removed Updated 25 Mar, 2024 09:41am
Business & Finance Barrick Gold delegation calls on PM: ‘Reko Diq project’s feasibility to be completed this year’ ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Barrick Gold Company led by Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow was called Prime ... Published 23 Mar, 2024 05:41am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz invites Barrick Gold to invest in other mineral projects in Balochistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday invited Barrick Gold – the Toronto-based mining company that is working on... Updated 22 Mar, 2024 11:32pm
Print Reko Diq project: Co asked to share logistic requirements Company unwilling to use Gwadar Port for the time being Updated 08 Jan, 2024 01:11pm
Print Hiring of FAs for Reko Diq project: PMPL given relaxation of investment rules ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended special relaxation to Pakistan Minerals Private Limited (PMPL) of the... Updated 19 Oct, 2023 09:08am
Opinion The difference between economics and political economy A few months back, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Umar Ata Bandial famously said that the judges are not economists;... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Print Reko Diq deal as per law: Justice Mandokhail ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Mandokhail, a member of Supreme Court of Pakistan bench, which heard the presidential... Updated 14 Sep, 2023 09:43am
Opinion Pakistan mineral outlook Recently, an important conference, ‘Pakistan Mineral Summit’, has been organised in Islamabad by the Petroleum... Updated 16 Aug, 2023 06:18am
Print Govt of Pakistan’s equity in Reko Diq project: Barrick says ‘will not mind’ if PIF wants to buy out Barrick will support Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund coming into the mine through Pakistan’s 25% equity stake, says CEO Mark Bristow Updated 09 Aug, 2023 10:21am
Opinion Future drivers of country’s growth The incumbent government, in the very last leg of its tenure, has sowed the seeds of agriculture, mineral and mines,... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance IMF agreement: Aussie envoy hails govt’s efforts ISLAMABAD: Australian Ambassador to Pakistan Neil Hawkins on Wednesday appreciated the government’s efforts for ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Print Barrick Gold Project: PMO orders resolution of airstrip, other issues ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has directed concerned ministries and provincial governments to resolve... Updated 26 May, 2023 08:46am
Editorials ECC decisions EDITORIAL: Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC), the highest economic decision-making body in the... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Opinion Energy sector reforms – II: low-hanging fruit rotting Building on previous op-eds, we are aware of Pakistan’s energy sector challenges and measures requiring execution in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Print Reko Diq now more visible as SOEs sign deals PPL together with OGDC and Government Holdings (Private) Limited sign deal Updated 17 Dec, 2022 10:08am
Print Senate passes amended Foreign Investment Act amid uproar ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani remained the centre of the opposition’s criticism and condemnation at the... Updated 17 Dec, 2022 09:53am
Pakistan OGDC, PPL & GHPL sign definitive agreements for reconstituted Reko Diq project SOEs utilise sums deposited in an interest-bearing, offshore, escrow account Updated 16 Dec, 2022 03:19pm
Pakistan BAP leader expresses scepticism over Reko Diq deal ISLAMABAD: The controversy on Reko Diq project has resurfaced with the government’s key ally – Balochistan Awami... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:50am
Pakistan Fazl, Mengal not happy with ‘Reko Diq legislation’ ISLAMABAD: Following expressing serious reservations in the National Assembly (NA) the other day over the passage of... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Print Cabinet meeting: Reko Diq: JUI(F)-BNP(M) boycott confirms fissure Cabinet gives formal approval to sign final deal for the Reko Diq project on December 15 Updated 14 Dec, 2022 10:00am
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
Pakistan Resumption of Reko Diq project termed good omen for Balochistan QUETTA: Central Vice President Balochistan Awami Party Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri has said that Balochistan is the... Published 12 Dec, 2022 06:07am
Print Reko Diq rebirth translates into firm ECC action ECC allows Finance Division to arrange interest payable for the Balochistan government’s share amounting to $8,519,314 Updated 12 Dec, 2022 09:46am
Pakistan Presidential Reference on Reko Diq project: SC to announce short order next week ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will announce short order on the Presidential Reference on Reko Diq reconstituted... Updated 29 Nov, 2022 09:39am
Business & Finance Reko Diq project’s revival to boost economy: Dar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar said the revival of Reko Diq project will give a ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Print Reko Diq project for development of Balochistan: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has said that the Reko Diq is a national project and is for the development of the... Updated 25 Nov, 2022 09:56am
Pakistan Reko Diq project: Balochistan to benefit economically, SC told ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was informed Monday that Balochistan province will benefit economically from US$32.7... Published 08 Nov, 2022 07:37am
Pakistan Reko Diq project: CJ forms five-judge bench to hear presidential reference from 25th ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday constituted a five-judge bench for hearing the presidential... Published 20 Oct, 2022 06:57am
Print Alvi seeks SC opinion on Reko Diq project ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi sent a reference to the Supreme Court for its opinion on Reko Diq project under... Updated 19 Oct, 2022 09:42am
