Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to Showcase Energy Investment Projects at Riyadh Forum 2026

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will jointly host a major business forum in Riyadh on January 14, 2026, where Islamabad plans to showcase new investment ready…

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Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan Drops 26% Despite October Uptick

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s foreign direct investment fell sharply in the first four months of FY26, signaling investor caution despite an improvement in October’s inflows. Foreign Direct Investment…

NA Committee Reviews Reko Diq, Mineral Investments amid Saudi-China Interest

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by Muhammad Jawed Hanif Khan, reviewed investment opportunities in copper, rare-earth minerals, and the Reko Diq project,…

ECNEC Approves Rs380 Billion Worth of Projects for National Growth

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 12 major development projects worth over Rs380 billion, focusing on agriculture, education, health, infrastructure,…

Amreli Steels clears Rs22.6bn finance restructuring plan

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Amreli Steels Limited (ASTL), one of Pakistan’s leading steel manufacturers, has received the green light to restructure and revise the repayment terms of loans worth…

SECP Launches Infrastructure Mutual Funds Framework

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a dedicated Infrastructure Mutual Funds framework under open-end collective investment schemes. The move aims to…

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 Moves to Introduce Bankruptcy Law in Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a key policy development, the government has taken steps to introduce a bankruptcy law in Pakistan, aiming to improve the investment climate and revive…

PM Directs Ministers to Hold Sector-Wise Consultations with Business Leaders to Drive Economic Growth

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the relevant ministries and authorities to engage with the businessmen and prepare within a week for…

Hutchison Ports Announces $1 Billion Investment in Pakistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Hutchison Ports has unveiled a $1 billion investment plan for Pakistan, focusing on upgrading its existing terminals to improve operational efficiency, logistics connectivity, and…

$15M Trade Deal Signed Between Saudi EXIM Bank and Bank Alfalah

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A $15 million financing agreement was signed between the Saudi Export-Import Bank and Bank Alfalah of Pakistan. The purpose of the agreement is to strengthen…

Rs. 1.47 Trillion Surge in Banking Sector in October 2024

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In October 2024, with a surge of 1.47 trillion rupees in advances, banks have been aggressively lending to certain consumers to avoid penalties imposed by…

Pakistani Startups Secure 32 Million In Fy2024 25 Amid Rebounding Investment Climate

Pakistani Startups Secure $32 Million in FY2024-25 Amid Rebounding Investment Climate

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistani startups have made an impressive return to the global investment stage, raising $32 million in the first four months of the 2024-25 financial year.…

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