ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Qatar have signed a comprehensive protocol to formalise cooperation across multiple sectors, including a $3 billion investment pledge from the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and other Qatari entities. The agreement was inked at the conclusion of the Sixth Session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on Economic, Trade and Technical […]
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Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecom Launches AI Hub in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecommunications Group on Saturday launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub in Pakistan to promote digital innovation, research, and collaboration between Pakistani freelancers and Saudi tech firms. The launch event was attended by Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, SIFC National Coordinator […]
Pakistan Exempts 57 Items from Certificate of Origin for Trade with Iran
QUETTA – In a major move to strengthen trade ties with Iran, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has exempted 57 items from the requirement of a Certificate of Origin (COO). The decision was announced during a virtual meeting between the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and private sector representatives. The meeting was chaired by Member Customs […]
SIFC: A Vision Stalled by Execution
In 2023, the government formed the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) with the grand vision of attracting both, domestic and international investment into Pakistan. The idea was simple yet powerful: bring all key stakeholders, civil, military, and bureaucratic, onto one platform to fast-track investment, cut red tape, and make Pakistan more attractive to investors. The […]