Global companies evince interest in Pakistan’s energy sector
Prominent global companies have evinced strong interest in investment in Pakistan’s energy sector. The interest was expressed during separate meetings of their representatives with Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik in Islamabad today. The representatives of Vitol Tank Terminal International (VTTI) expressed interest in investing in energy storage, bonded warehousing and…
Govt taking measures to facilitate business community: PM
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the government is taking all possible measures to facilitate the business community, promote investment and increase exports. He was talking to CEO of Pak-Japan Group Chaudhry Asif Mahmood, who called on him in Islamabad today. They discussed initiatives for the welfare of overseas Pakistanis and…
PM directs setting up of facilitation desks for fuel subsidy scheme
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the establishment of facilitation desks comprising administration officials, volunteers and petrol pump staff to enable people to avail the fuel subsidy. He was chairing a review meeting regarding the PM Special Relief Scheme for motorcycles, rickshaws and 800cc cars in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister…
ECC approves Rs75 billion for PM’s Fuel Relief Scheme
The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has approved 75 billion rupees for the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme. The ECC accorded the approval at its meeting held in Islamabad today with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in the chair. The scheme envisages provision of targeted relief to lower-income segments in the…
Pakistan, African countries vow to raise bilateral trade to $15b
Pakistan and the African countries have reaffirmed their resolve to raise bilateral trade to 15 billion dollars by 2030 and diversify economic and trade relations. The affirmation came at the launch ceremony of the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) in Islamabad. The two sides reiterated their commitment to promoting mutual investment and…
PM calls for expanded global market access for Pakistani agri products
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for coordinated measures to expand access for Pakistani agricultural products to international markets and explore new markets. He was chairing a high-level meeting on promotion of agriculture sector and agricultural exports in Islamabad. The Prime Minister directed Pakistan’s commercial officers posted at its missions abroad…
