Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish companies to increase their investments in Pakistan across key sectors, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Türkiye. Read More: PM Shehbaz invites Turkish investment in agriculture During his official visit to Istanbul, the prime minister met senior executives from leading Turkish business groups and industry organisations to discuss new […]
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SIFC clears 435-km fuel pipeline linking Punjab to northwest
Pakistan’s top investment body said on Tuesday it had approved a 435-kilometer pipeline project designed to transport refined petroleum products from the country’s central Punjab province to the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, a move aimed to improve energy security, lower transportation costs and reduce reliance on road-based fuel deliveries. The Machike-Thallian-Tarru Jabba White Oil Pipeline […]
SIFC clears $700 million investment for seven cement plants
Pakistan’s top investment body said on Tuesday that it has cleared regulatory hurdles to pave the way for seven new cement plants in the country worth a total investment of $700 million, stating that the move is expected to boost output, curb imports and enhance exports. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is a hybrid […]
Pakistan secures halal meat export deal with Tajikistan
Pakistan has made a significant breakthrough in regional trade cooperation by securing an agreement to export halal meat to Tajikistan, officials said on Monday, marking a new milestone in bilateral economic relations between the two countries. Under the agreement, Pakistan will export 143,000 tonnes of halal meat to Tajikistan, with the total value of shipments […]
Global agencies hail Pakistan’s economic turnaround
International rating agencies have recognized significant improvement in Pakistan’s economy. The country’s foreign exchange reserves have reached historic highs. Agencies such as Gallup and Dun & Bradstreet have confirmed this positive trend. According to reports, consumer confidence in Pakistan has risen by 19 percent, reflecting growing trust in economic policies. In March 2022, the country’s […]
High corporate taxes seen as hurdle to FDI, SIFC says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s high corporate taxes are discouraging foreign direct investment (FDI), the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) said on Thursday, while the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) stressed that any adjustments must be linked to improved compliance to prevent potential revenue losses of Rs1.6 trillion. Read More: Tax revenue from electricity bills drops by Rs110 […]
NFC meeting scheduled for December 4 to discuss IMF conditions
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Finance Commission (NFC) has been scheduled for December 4 to review the implementation of IMF conditions and the new financial award, sources said. The federal government has invited all four provinces to the session, which will be attended by Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the provincial finance ministers. […]
Ishaq Dar inaugurates Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line, calling it a “historic milestone” that will accelerate the country’s digital transformation and expand access to affordable technology. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Islamabad, Dar said the initiative marks a new chapter in Pakistan’s partnership with Google, paving […]
Pakistan sees 73% surge in investor confidence
Foreign investors’ confidence in Pakistan rose sharply to 73% in 2025, up from 61% in 2023, the OICCI survey showed. The improvement reflects better economic stability, reduced inflation, and government efforts to attract foreign investment. Analysts see this as a strong signal of renewed global trust in Pakistan’s market. OICCI President Yousaf Hussain highlighted the […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif invites Qatari investors to explore opportunities
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration under Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework. The invitation came during a meeting with Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Trade and Industry, who is in Pakistan for the sixth session of […]