SIFC
Punjab Industrial Zones Attract Rs. 76 Billion Investment, 7,000 Jobs
Punjab’s industrial zones cleared 34 new enterprise applications in September, opening the way for more than Rs. 76 billion in potential investment and over 7,000…
Govt Plans Expansion of Karachi Industrial Park to Boost Investment
The government has decided to expand the Karachi Industrial Park to promote industrial activity, attract investment, increase exports and create employment opportunities in the city.…
SIFC Launches Digital Platform for Investor Support
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has introduced a centralized digital Ticketing Hub to streamline investor queries, requests and follow-up with government institutions. The platform…
ML-1 Railway Cost Cut to $6.8 Billion as Global Lenders Line Up to Fund It
Several major international financial institutions have shown interest in financing the 1,800km Karachi-Peshawar Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project, whose estimated cost has been revised down…
Pakistan Seeks Japanese Investment in Mining Sector
Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has engaged Japanese business giant Sumitomo Corporation to explore investment opportunities in the country’s mining and minerals sector. The…
Govt Tasks SIFC with Making Doing Business Easier in Pakistan
The federal government has tasked the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) with accelerating regulatory reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s business environment and attracting greater investment. The reforms,…
SIFC Secures Financial Close for Challenge SEZ Lahore Phase-I
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has marked a major milestone in Pakistan’s industrial sector. SIFC facilitated the successful signing of financing agreements for the…
SIFC Facilitates Revival of Mining Lease Issuance in Azad Jammu & Kashmir
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has played a key role in the revival of mining lease issuance in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), ending…
SIFC to Finalise Decision on Chemical Licence Extension Amid Industry Concerns
The long standing delay in extending dangerous petroleum licences has now reached the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which will take the final binding decision…
Pharma Exports Surge 34% After Deregulation, SIFC Pledges Support
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) held an emergent meeting with the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) to review recent reforms and export prospects. The…
Punjab Turns to Satellite Crop Data to Resolve Cultivation Disputes
In a major reform, Punjab is turning to satellite crop data to settle long-standing disputes over cultivation figures, especially cotton output. The new system, set…
SIFC Brings Pakistan’s First Blockchain Based Data center
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has facilitated Pakistan’s first Blockchain-based High-Performance Computing (HPC) data center license. This is a significant development for Pakistan, as…
PakTok App Under Review in SIFC’s Upcoming Strategy Session
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has scheduled a crucial meeting on May 2, 2025, at the Prime Minister’s Office to review updates to the…
