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The Central Development Working Party has approved four projects worth 10.551 billion rupees for the national development.  The CDWP, which met in Islamabad on Friday with Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal in the chair, also recommended another four projects worth 256 billion rupees for further consideration by the Executive Committee of…

Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has reiterated Pakistan’s strong interest in expanding agricultural cooperation with Canada. He was talking to Canadian High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan, who called on him in Islamabad today. Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed the importance of resolving market access challenges to…

Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has resumed operations and rejoined the national grid after more than ten weeks of suspension that began on October 1, 2025. With the tariff issue resolved, KAPCO’s return strengthens supply reliability in southern Punjab and restores a key Black Start–capable facility to the national…

Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has praised the Prime Minister and his team for their efforts in strengthening Pakistan’s economy. He made the remarks while addressing members of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Lahore today. Bilawal Bhutto assured that the concerns…

NBP’s Aitemaad Islamic Advance Salary has been honored with Qorus Reinvention Silver Award 2025. The awards celebrated the best innovations from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at the third Qorus Reinvention Awards ceremony, organized in Dubai. National Bank of Pakistan was selected in the Distribution category for its unique…

Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, has said that Pakistan is coming out of the economic crisis and steps are being taken to strengthen the economy. Addressing a ceremony at the Expo Center Lahore today, he said a strong economy is essential for national security and  private sector has…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s rapid digital asset adoption underscores the economic opportunity to bring virtual assets within formal monitoring structures. He was speaking at a consultative meeting in Islamabad co-chaired by Chairman of PVARA Bilal Bin Saqib to discuss and advance work on Pakistan’s National Digital Asset…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has proposed establishing a CASA Energy Market to enable all regional countries to fully harness their energy potential.                                                 He…

To promote cultural relations, Shehbaz Sharif said both the countries have also decided to hold cultural events in Bishkek and Islamabad and other provincial centers of Pakistan. He said Pakistan supports CASA-1000 project and appreciates the Kyrgyzstan’s achievement to complete their part of CASA while Pakistan’s part of the project…

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…