Business

Embassy of Pakistan in Japan and Japan External Trade Organization jointly hosted Pakistan Business Seminar, 2025 in Tokyo today. The event brought together over 50 participants from leading Japanese corporations, trading houses, financial institutions, and innovation-focused agencies. In his opening remarks on the occasion, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Abdul Hameed…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says government is taking practical steps for export-led economic growth of the country. He was chairing a meeting of the working group on tax sector reforms in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said the government values taxpaying businessmen and companies. He said the government aims…

Minister for Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh inaugurated the Sahulat Bazaar in Chiniot today.   During the visit, the Minister made a detailed inspection of various stalls of the Sahulat Bazaar and checked the quality of the commodities. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh lauded practical steps taken by the Punjab government to ensure the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized to further strengthening economic, trade, investment, agricultural and people-to-people cooperation with Canada. He was talking to Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister appreciated the positive trajectory of Pak-Canada…

Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan says Pakistan is heading towards progress and economic stability due to prudent policies undertaken by present government. Talking to the media after inaugurating the Food and agriculture Expo in Karachi today, he said Pakistani products have gained space in international markets due to the…

Acting President Yousaf Raza Gilani has stressed the crucial role of textile industry in strengthening the national economy. Speaking at a ceremony in the Multan Industrial Estate on Friday, he said improving cotton production, seed quality, irrigation systems, and modern agricultural research is vital for boosting the sector. Yousaf Raza…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that facilitating business and boosting investment are the government’s top priorities. He was chairing the first review meeting of the Private Sector Committee on National Industrial Development in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said national economic growth, job creation and increased income are not…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that all stages for the privatization of the Pakistan International Airlines be completed swiftly and transparently. He gave these directions, while chairing a meeting pertaining to affairs of PIA, in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister directed the authorities to devise a plan to increase…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s demographic advantage, coupled with ongoing reforms in mining, agriculture, IT, AI, digital infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, positions the country for sustained private-sector-led growth. He was talking to a high-level delegation representing Dialog, a global leadership platform founded by Peter Thiel and Auren…

Pakistan and Denmark have agreed to sustain the positive momentum of bilateral cooperation across economic, developmental, and environmental spheres. The understanding was reached during meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and newly appointed Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Her Excellency Maja Mortensen in Islamabad today. The Finance Minister reaffirmed the…

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has won the award for Pakistan’s Best Bank (mid-sized) at the 10th Pakistan Banking Awards, reaffirming its leadership in Islamic banking and its commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer-centric growth. As one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic Bank, with an expanding network of nearly 900 branches nationwide,…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh visited the state of Connecticut to engage with key business leaders and explore avenues for enhanced Pak-US economic collaboration. During his visit, Ambassador Sheikh met with Chris DiPentima, CEO of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), the largest business organization…

Progressive Electronics & Traders, a leading provider of computer network and communication solutions since 1984, has officially announced a strategic business partnership with J&R Technology Ltd., a Shenzhen-based global manufacturer specializing in industrial communication and security equipment. The agreement between the two companies was signed earlier this year on March…

M&C Saatchi World Services Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. and Communications Research Strategies (Pvt.) Ltd. (CRS) have announced a new partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today . The collaboration brings together two leading names in the communications industry with a shared vision: to deliver smarter, more integrated, and purpose-driven…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his gratitude to overseas Pakistanis for sending 3.4 billion dollars in remittances in October, marking an eleven point nine percent increase. In a statement, he emphasized the gradual increase in remittances reflects the trust of overseas Pakistanis in the government’s policies. He said…

Usman Asif, Founder and CEO of Devsinc, a Pakistan-grown global technology services company, has been inducted into the Forbes Business Council, one of the world’s most influential communities for accomplished entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders. Out of more than 900 Forbes Business Council members worldwide, only 11 represent Pakistan,…

The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has launched a nationwide Fraud Awareness Campaign to educate the public on protecting themselves from the growing number of digital financial frauds and scams emerging in today’s digital era. With rapid digitalisation transforming the financial landscape,…

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Doha today. They discussed expanding bilateral relations, promoting trade, and enhancing investment opportunities. The President praised the Qatari leadership for its measures to safeguard national security…

Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik has termed growth of exports and increase in investment indispensable for strengthening of national economy. Addressing the 9th edition of Future Summit in Karachi today, he said the youth is the future of the country and the government is investing in the youth to…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for a fundamental shift from reactive policymaking to a forward-looking, reform-driven approach aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s economy, restoring investor confidence and setting a sustainable course for growth. Addressing the inaugural session of the 9th Edition of ‘The Future Summit’ in Karachi, he outlined the…

easypaisa digital bank and the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) – FAST University (Islamabad) have partnered to bridge the gap between academia and industry by advancing fintech education in Pakistan, linking theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on learning. As part of this collaboration, experienced industry practitioners from the…