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Minister Assures Chinese investors of full support

Minister for Investment and Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan said on Saturday that the Board of Investment (BoI) will provide full support to Chinese investors, particularly concerning the sale and transfer of land in special economic zones (SEZs). Chairing a meeting on economic zone policy in Lahore, Mr Khan directed the Board of Investment to engage with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and re

PSX soars to all-time high, crosses 98,000 milestone

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish momentum on Friday, achieving a historic milestone as the KSE-100 index surged by 1,139.13 points, or 1.17%. The KSE-100 index reached an all-time high of 98,467.52 points during intra-day trading, surpassing its previous close of 97,328.39 points. This surge in the benchmark index was driven by sustained optimism surrounding Pakistan’s

Competitiveness key to Pakistan\'s global standing

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday mentioned increased productivity, quality and innovation (PQI) as the instant solution to the economic difficulties faced by the country in the absence of required investment. "These (PQI) are the basic pillars on which the national competitiveness of any country depends," he said while addressing the inaugural s

PBA outlines financial inclusion initiatives to boost key sectors

The Pakistan Banks' Association (PBA) unveiled strategic initiatives aimed at fostering financial inclusion and sustainability during a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. According to a press statement released on Thursday, the session, attended by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad and senior officials, showcased effo

Sweden flags barriers to investment in Pakistan

More than 40 Swedish companies operating in Pakistan are grappling with significant challenges, including high tax rates, steep energy costs, and restrictions on transferring foreign currencies, according to Ambassador of Sweden Alexandra Berg von Linde. These issues, she said, are major obstacles to fostering foreign investment and improving trade ties. Speaking at a meeting with the Karachi C