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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured full support for various Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) initiatives aimed at advancing regional cooperation. He was talking to Secretary General of ECO Dr. Asad Majeed Khan in Islamabad on Tuesday. The meeting focused on enhancing regional economic cooperation and discussed initiatives to strengthen the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated the government’s vision to create a transparent, investor-friendly environment to attract capital as well as harness international expertise, technology, and best practices in minerals sector. He expressed this resolve while participating in the Ministerial Dialogue, on “Driving Responsible Growth in Mining – Governance,…

Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. Jameel Ahmad will inaugurate Pakistan Financial Literacy Week, 2025 on April 14th, 2025 in a prestigious ceremony at Karachi. The weeklong activities will be conducted from April 14th to April 18th, 2025 on country wide basis. The theme for this year is “Financial Inclusion-with…

Haball (“the Company”), Pakistan’s leading supply chain financing and payments fintech, raises a US$52 million pre-Series A funding round comprising equity investment and a strategic financing allocation. The round’s equity component of US$5 million was led by Zayn VC – Pakistan’s premier venture capital firm. Other investors included Majlis Advisory…

Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum commencing tomorrow is aimed at highlighting the investment potential in Pakistan’s mineral resources.  Addressing a news conference along with Managing Director OGDCL Ahmed Hayat Lak in Islamabad, he said that a harmonized framework will be unveiled at…

A two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum is beginning in Islamabad tomorrow. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir will attend the Investment Forum and also speak on the occasion. In addition, the forum is expected to be attended by important foreign personalities, federal ministers,…

Pakistan and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation to increase Pakistan’s cotton production through modern technology. The MoU has been signed between Ayub Agricultural Research Institute of Pakistan and Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Under the agreement, the Ayub Agricultural Research…

The country’s agricultural exports are witnessing significant increase due to the support of Special Investment Facilitation Council. Pakistan’s sesame exports to China have seen a remarkable one hundred and seventy nine percent increase. In the first two months of current year, 22,740 metric tons of sesame were exported to China.…

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the substantial reduction in electricity tariffs announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling it a major step towards economic relief and industrial growth. Addressing a joint news conference in Islamabad today, office bearers of the FPCCI expressed their gratitude…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the further reduction in the inflation rate. In a statement today, he said rate of inflation witnessed zero-point seven percent during the last month, while it was at twenty-point seven percent in the same month last year. Shehbaz Sharif said the inflation…

Pakistani products are gaining recognition in Saudi Arabia due to the efforts of Special Investment Facilitation Council. As a result stability is expected in food exports to the Kingdom. The successful visit of Pakistani food exporters to Saudi Arabia has paved the way for new trade opportunities. During the visit…

Preparations have been completed to introduce National Minerals Harmonization Framework at Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 with the support of Special Investment Facilitation Council. The federal government, in collaboration with provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan has devised the framework to create a uniform regulatory structure. Compatible laws and…

The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for next fortnight. The price of petrol has been decreased by one rupee per litre which will now be available at 254.63 rupees. The price of High-Speed Diesel has been kept unchanged at 258.64 rupees. The news prices are effective from…

Pakistan is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. Every year, rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are hurting our farmers — especially cotton growers. Cotton is a sensitive crop that suffers from delayed sowing, leading to lower yields, higher pest attacks like pink bollworm, and disease outbreaks.…

Director of the Communications Department of International Monetary Fund, Ms. Julie Kozack, has said Pakistan would be able to have access of a total of 2.3 billion dollar under Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) following staff level agreements. In her media briefing at IMF Headquarters…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to actively monitor supply and regulate sugar prices nationwide to ensure market stability and affordability for consumers. He expressed the resolve while chairing a meeting in Islamabad today (Friday) on the prevailing sugar situation in…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government plans to soon make an announcement to lower electricity tariffs. In an interview with Bloomberg on the sidelines of Boao Forum in China, he said the government is currently putting together a budget that broadens the tax base by including sectors such…

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading Islamic banks in Pakistan, furthered its commitment to community well-being with a notable visit to Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN). During the visit, Mr. Mian Muhammad Younis, Chairman of the Board of Directors, inaugurated a dedicated floor at the hospital’s new…

Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 is to be held on the 8th and 9th of next month. The Minerals Investment Forum will provide international investors with extensive opportunities to invest in Pakistan’s mining sector. Investment in the mineral sector will contribute to Pakistan’s exports and economic stability. The Investment Forum…

International Monetary Fund and the Pakistani authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review under Pakistan’s thirty-seven month 7 billion dollar Extended Fund Facility. The agreement also includes a new 28-month 1.3 billion dollar arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Upon Board approval, Pakistan will have access…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized the urgent need for an inclusive approach to globalization that benefits all nations, particularly the developing economies. He made this call while attending a high-level session titled ‘Inclusive Globalization That Benefits All – Pathways and Actions’ at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference…