Saudi Investors Seek Joint Ventures with Pakistani Snack Makers

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Saudi Investors are showing strong interest in joint ventures with Pakistani snack makers as a delegation tours Jeddah, the delegation lead told visiting hosts. The…

Govt Plans Amendments to PERA to Boost Industrial Investment

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government is planning significant amendments to the Protection of Economic Reform Act (PERA) 1992 to provide stronger protection for foreign exchange remitted from…

T-Bills Lose Appeal as Foreign Investors Pull Out

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Foreign investors are pulling out of Pakistan’s T-bills, making July a difficult opening month for FY26. Weak inflows and significant sell-offs underscored the declining appeal…

World Bank Flags Low Govt Funding for Punjab Water Project

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The World Bank has reported that government financing for the $430 million Punjab Rural Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project is falling short of the…

US Tariff Cut Opens Door for Higher Pakistan Copper Exports to US

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan expects a major jump in copper exports to the United States after a new tariff deal and fresh US interest in its mining sector.…

World Bank Highlights Delay in MoUs for $78M ‘DEEP’ Initiative

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The World Bank has raised concerns over delays in signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and provincial…

SECP Issues Public Scam Alert on MAG Ventures Investment Scheme

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a public alert warning citizens about an unauthorized investment scheme run under the name “MAG…

Pakistan Inks Historic Oil Deal with U.S., Ending Middle East Reliance

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a landmark energy shift, Pakistan has officially entered the American oil market. This move might signal an onset of new global shifts: breaking away…

Askari Insurance Closes Property Deal Worth Rs432 Million

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Askari Insurance has finalized a major property transaction worth over Rs432 million with its associated company, ADHL, securing prime commercial space in Lahore. Askari General…

Govt Approves 50% Export Retention for Chinese Firms in Gwadar

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In a significant move to boost Chinese investment, Pakistan has approved a short-term policy allowing Chinese firms operating in the Gwadar Free Zone to retain…

CCP Mergers Approvals Unlock $50m Foreign Investment in Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The CCP M&A approvals during the Fiscal Year 2024-25 have resulted in 69 cleared transactions, channeling roughly $50 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) into…

Govt Set To Slash The National Savings Schemes Returns

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

National savings scheme returns have been revised downward as Pakistan adjusts rates at the start of the new financial year to better align with prevailing…

US Eyes $1 Billion Investment in Pakistan’s Mineral Sector

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

US investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector could climb as high as $1 billion, as Islamabad and Washington accelerate trade talks aimed at reshaping their economic…

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