The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Tuesday approved 400,000 tonnes of additional wheat procurement by the Centre, allowed the import of 200,000 tonnes of urea, and sanctioned about Rs144 billion in supplementary grants. However, the ECC meeting, presided over by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, did not immediately allow the supply of subsidised gas to domestic urea
ISLAMABAD: Against a flurry of activities between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to boost trade ties, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is expected to arrive in Pakistan this month to conclude deals being negotiated between Islamabad and Riyadh. According to Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, dates for the visit had not been communicated to Pakistan, but media reports claimed that the visit was likely on Ma
The debut of Pakistan’s inaugural listed sovereign Sukuk in December last year, valued at Rs30 billion, on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), alongside robust investor interest totaling nearly Rs400 billion, has paved the way for the consistent issuance of Shariah-compliant securities. This momentum could catalyse the creation of innovative Islamic capital market products such as Sukuk Exchange
The antitrust watchdog on Saturday announced the approval of the Scheme of Arrangements for the acquisition of 100% shareholding in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) by a new company named PIA Holding Company Limited (Holdco). In its order, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) said that the acquisition of PIA Corporation by PIA Holding Company would not have an
In recent decades, the rise of private equity firms has reshaped the economic landscape of the United States and Europe. While initially heralded as engines of innovation and growth, these firms have come under increasing scrutiny for their practices, which often prioritise short-term gains at the expense of long-term sustainability. In reality, private equity has contributed to the destruction