Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Tuesday assured the Japanese investors that the government was serious, proactive and fully engaged in resolving issues related to tax refunds, exports and regulatory hurdles, as Pakistan had embarked on a comprehensive process of industrial reforms aimed at ensuring sustainable, […]
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Deliberations for manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries underway
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting on the formulation of a lithium-ion battery policy. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kiyani, said a news release. The meeting was also attended by Secretary Industries Saif […]
National gemstones policy finalised to enhance exports
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review and finalize the National Gemstones Policy, aimed at unlocking the vast untapped potential of Pakistan’s gemstones sector. During the meeting, specialized working groups on Import-Export, Banking and Finance, and Return & Refund Policies presented […]
Govt to ensure safety, environmental compliance for imported used vehicles
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Thursday assured the representative of the auto industry to review key issues confronting the sector, saying that the government will ensure the safety and environmental compliance for all imported used vehicles. Secretary Ministry of Industries and Production Saif Anjum and […]
First women entrepreneurship policy on the cards
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Wednesday said the first-ever National Women Entrepreneurship Policy would soon be introduced, as the government was committed to resolving women’s issues, making them self-reliant and enabling them to play a more active role in national development. He made this announcement […]
LCCI president discusses economic challenges with Jam Kamal and Haroon Akhtar
LAHORE, October 23 – Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol met Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan to discuss key economic issues faced by the business community. Read More: “Pakistan’s Economic Success: Inflation Drops, Growth Projections […]
Pakistan must go digital to boost exports, says PM’s adviser
Pakistan must adopt digital manufacturing to grow its exports and stay competitive globally, said Haroon Akhtar Khan. He is the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production. Speaking at the International Summit on Redefining Digital Manufacturing, he called for faster adoption of new technologies. These include 3D scanning, additive manufacturing, and high-precision […]
Pakistan, China explore EVs, drones, and robotics collaboration
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, met the CEO of Huaguan, a leading Chinese company, on August 29, 2025, to discuss expanding cooperation in key technological sectors, including electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries, robotics, and drones. This meeting comes ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s scheduled visit […]
Russia calls Pakistan a ‘natural ally’, reaffirms deepening ties
MOSCOW – July 10, 2025: Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has called Pakistan and Russia “natural allies” and confirmed that President Vladimir Putin sees Pakistan as a key partner in energy and economic growth. He made these remarks during a meeting with Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to Pakistan’s Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, […]
Govt finalizes bold industrial policy to revive struggling sector
The Pakistani government has finalized a new industrial policy to rescue the declining manufacturing sector, which has been shrinking for years. The policy was approved during a high-level meeting of the Industrial Policy Committee, chaired by Special Assistant to the PM, Haroon Akhtar Khan, in Islamabad. Officials in the meeting showed concern that industry’s share […]