US DFC shows interest in expanding presence in Pakistan
CEO of United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Benjamin Black called on the Prime Minister in Washington D.C. today. He was accompanied by DFC’s Head of Investments Conor Coleman and the senior leadership of the agency. The Prime Minister appreciated the expanding economic partnership between Pakistan and the United States…
ECC approves immediate release of Rs19b for PM Ramazan Relief Package
The Economic Coordination Committee has approved the immediate release of 19 billion rupees for the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Relief Package. The ECC, which met in Islamabad today, also agreed that any additional funds would be considered in line with evolving requirements and available fiscal space. The committee reaffirmed the government’s commitment…
Pakistan, US formally launch strategic economic initiative
Pakistan and the United States have formally launched a strategic economic initiative, including collaboration with the U.S. General Services Administration regarding the operation, maintenance, renovation, and redevelopment of the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. This engagement was negotiated and stewarded by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff under the leadership of President…
State Bank of Pakistan announced Office and Business Hours during the Month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1447 AH
During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1447 A.H., the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks: Monday to Thursday from 09:00 am to 03:00 pm without break whereas on Friday office hours…
VEON and Nutshell Group Partner for “THE GLOBAL CONNECT”
Global digital operator VEON Ltd. and Nutshell Group have announced a strategic partnership for THE GLOBAL CONNECT, a new international platform designed to bring together policymakers, global investors, corporate leaders, and academia to advance cross-border investment, digital transformation, and long-term economic cooperation across emerging and frontier economies. The partnership was formalized…
Export Expo Pakistan 2026 to Be Held in Dubai from April 25–27
Export Expo Pakistan 2026, the first dedicated B2B Exhibition and Summit exclusively designed for Pakistani exporters across multiple industries, will take place from April 25 to 27, 2026, at the prestigious Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre. The landmark event aims to provide a focused international platform for Pakistani exporters…
