Pakistan’s ambition to become a trillion-dollar economy depends on the alignment of policy, capital, industry and institutions, Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said on Thursday, warning that fragmented efforts cannot deliver sustainable growth. Read More: ‘Industrialization vital for sustainable growth‘ Speaking at the 8th Pakistan Leadership Conversation in Islamabad, the minister emphasised […]
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Gold soars to record Rs506,362 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, with the 24-karat per-tola rate reaching Rs506,362, marking an increase of Rs12,700 from Tuesday. The spike was driven by a $127 per ounce jump in the international market, where gold touched $4,840 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions, ongoing global tariff disputes, and US President […]
Pakistan, China sign $4.5bn agri investment MoUs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have signed 78 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth $4.5 billion to boost bilateral investment in agriculture, marking the sector as a priority under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0). The agreements were concluded at the Pak-China Agriculture Investment Conference, which focused on private sector engagement and investment […]
Pakistan, China to sign agri MoUs worth millions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China are set to sign multiple memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for joint private-sector investments across 10 key agricultural sectors, it emerged from the Pakistan-China Agricultural Investment Conference held in Islamabad on Monday. The agreements are expected to cover agriculture, food processing, livestock, fisheries, agri-inputs, farm machinery, renewable energy, logistics, technology, and value-added […]
SEZ approvals jump to 44 under CPEC 2.0
ISLAMABAD: The number of approved special economic zones (SEZ) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has surged from seven to 44 during the second phase of the initiative, with 37 new SEZs notified through coordinated efforts led by Pakistan’s Board of Investment (BoI). Read More: Pakistan, China sign MoU for Dhabeji SEZ under CPEC 2.0 The development was highlighted […]
Balochistan to launch one-window business facilitation centre
QUETTA: The Balochistan government is set to unveil a Business Facilitation Centre (BFC) as part of its broader Digitisation Programme, aiming to streamline investment procedures and improve the ease of doing business in the province. Read More: Balochisatn govt. to set up one-window facilitation centre in Quetta Officials said the soft launch will take place on […]
PM Shehbaz seeks UAE investment in Pakistan’s IT and digital sectors
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed growing interest from UAE investors for the investment in Pakistan’s digital economy, emphasizing the government’s focus on business-to-business cooperation in information technology, blockchain, and emerging technologies. Read More: Govt accords special importance to B2B cooperation, PM tells UAE delegaion The premier met with a delegation from the UAE’s Sajwani […]
Gold prices decline in Pakistan amid global market dip
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, following a downward trend in international markets, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). The price of 24-karat gold dropped by Rs4,000 per tola, trading at Rs450,862 compared to Rs454,862 in the previous session. Read More: Gold price surges by Rs […]
Canada set for major AI upgrade as Microsoft invests $5.4B
Microsoft announced it will invest more than C$7.5 billion ($5.42 billion) in Canada over the next two years. The investment aims to boost cloud services and artificial intelligence infrastructure. New capacity is expected to come online in the second half of 2026. This is part of Microsoft’s broader plan to invest C$19 billion in Canada […]
Pakistan Pushes for Tax Relief to Boost Growth
Pakistan is seeking major tax relief as high taxes continue to hurt investment and slow economic growth. Officials argue that strict IMF rules restrict policy changes and block recovery. They say growth cannot return unless tax pressure eases. Business leaders also warn that excessive taxes punish compliant sectors while large areas stay untaxed. This growing […]