Thailand ready to finalize FTA with Pakistan to improve trade ties: envoy By: Agencies on September 24, 2023Chakkrid Krachaiwong, Ambassador of Thailand on Saturday said that his country was ready to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Pakistan as negotiations on this had reached the final stage and now, it was up to Pakistan to expedite it. He revealed that Thai Air was resuming its flights from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. […]
Capacity to implement & follow through on reforms committed to IMF is crucial: Dr. Vaqar Ahmed By: Agencies on September 24, 2023The capacity to implement and follow through on reforms committed to IMF is crucial and the Network should stand ready to support in terms of ‘human resource and strategic advice on reforms of state-owned enterprises, tax policies, energy sector, rationalizing government expenditures”, said Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, Joint Executive Director, SDPI. He was speaking at a […]
Federal Minister assures retailers of full support to set up outlets chain abroad By: ABC on September 24, 2023The Federal Minister of Industries & Production Gohar Ejaz, in a meeting with the delegation of Chainstore Association of Pakistan, has reiterated the government pledge of continuing its consultation process with the organized retail sector and Chainstore Association to facilitate the formal sector and enhance its exports. The Minister’s comprehensive discussion with CAP team, which […]
Rs 45m recovered from defaulters: PESCO By: Agencies on September 24, 2023The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) DIKhan division has recovered Rs 45,000,000 from defaulters in the city division during the ongoing operations against power thieves, an official told on Saturday. Executive Engineer (XEN) PESCO City division Fida Muhammad Mehsud said that during raids from September 7 to 22, several areas were cleared of direct hooks […]
Experts for innovative solutions to reduce burden on poor By: DNA on September 24, 2023Joint Executive Director, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Dr Vaqar Ahmed on Saturday reaffirmed SDPI and National Network of Economic Think-Tanks’s support for economic reforms agenda to the upcoming governments, public and private sector. He was speaking at a policy dialogue titled “Building a Resilient Pakistan Economy: A Call to Action”, organized under the National […]
Tessori, Gohar discuss increase in industrial production By: Agencies on September 24, 2023Interim Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries & Production Dr. Gohar Eijaz on Sunday called on the Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori at Governor House here. They discussed the measures to increase industrial production, and continuous supply of electricity and gas to industries especially in the metropolis. The Sindh Governor said that the people […]
SIFC sparks investment opportunities as Pakistan, Iran eye joint ventures By: ABC on September 24, 2023Ambassador of Iran Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam expressed optimism about two key initiatives that are being pursued by the current government, highlighting their potential for economic growth. These initiatives include the Investment Facilitation Council and the Barter Trade Mechanism, both of which are showing promising results. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry […]
Dollar losing shine against Rupee By: Agencies on September 24, 2023US dollar’s value closed at Rs292.78 against Pakistani Rupee on Thursday.Pakistani Rupee gained record 78 paisas against the US Dollar in the interbank trading on last day of the trading session and reached Rs292. The US dollar’s value closed at Rs292.78 against Pakistani Rupee on Thursday. At the closing time of the interbank trading, the […]
World Bank launches ‘Reforms for a Brighter Future’ By: ABC on September 24, 2023World Bank launches ‘Reforms for a Brighter Future: Time to Decide’ to Contribute to the Public Debate on Development Policy Priorities in Pakistan Pakistan has been facing numerous economic hardships including inflation, rising electricity prices, severe climate shocks, and insufficient public resources to finance development and climate adaptation: World Bank MI across the country which […]
Chairman Senate extends greetings on 10th Euro-Asia Economic Forum in Xi’an By: Agencies on September 24, 2023In a video message, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, extended his warm greetings to participants at the 10th session of the Euro-Asia Economic Forum, hosted in the city of Xi’an, China. The Chairman’s message emphasized the pivotal role of forums like these in fostering new cooperation opportunities and highlighted the significance of regional […]