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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Finding Pakistan’s missing exports

World Bank trade expert argues that while Pakistan’s recent export recovery needs to be celebrated, the country is still very far from achieving its export potential. Postponing structural reforms conducive to that end have high opportunity costs in terms of long-term growth, job creation, and tax revenues.

PM vows to bring employment opportunities to the locals of Naran!

Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the local government to keep the areas clean and make sure that laws for the protection of the environment are being implemented in the area. He said that if such actions are taken, the area will continue to develop and attract international tourists.

Changan is launching these three vehicles in Pakistan!

The vehicles mentioned are two SUVs, Uni-T and Oshan X7, and a double cabin pick-up called Hunter, or as it is called Kaicheng F70 in the local market.

Pakistan ICT sector to break historic records in fiscal year 2021!

Adviser to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce and Investment Mr. Abdul Razzak Dawood has forecasted the ICT sector exports to cross the $2 billion mark for the first time in the country’s history.

Here is another good news for the car buyers in Pakistan!

During his speech in the parliament on 25th June, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Shaukat tarin allowed the exemptions offered to the 850cc category auto sector to be extended to the 1000cc cars which are locally assembled.

FIEDMC invites Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong to visit industrial zones

During a meeting with Chairman FIEDMC, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong said that measures for the “relocation” of the industry from China in...

Facebook introduces financial education initiative for women-led businesses in Pakistan

To boost the financial inclusion and resiliency of women-led businesses in Pakistan, social media giant Facebook has decided to expand its women-empowerment-centered project to...

Taimur Jhagra explains everything wrong with the pension system of KP!

KPK's finance minister used data to explain why pension reforms were needed and how the burden of pensions is one of the biggest problems faced by the provincial government of KP, and if not taken care of it can be a heavy burden on the future generations.

We stand ready to continue to support Pakistan, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is holding open, constructive discussions with Pakistan as part of a sixth review of the country's 39-month, $6 billion...

Oil tankers blackmail Pakistan, announce strike over silly demands

The All-Pakistan Oil Tankers Contractors Association (APOTCA) has announced to go on strike and halt the supply of petroleum products in the country from...

Jazz secures Telecom sector’s largest credit facility, fully subscribed by HBL, to support 4G network rollout

Jazz has secured a PKR 50 billion syndicated credit facility from a banking consortium led by HBL. This 10-year facility will be used to...

Special Technology Zones to double Pakistan’s IT industry to $6b

Pakistan with an aim to boost its IT exports is setting up special technology zones across the country. The government set up a Special...