Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, on Friday emphasized the pivotal role of public-private collaboration in addressing Pakistan’s climate challenges while attending the launch ceremony of the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan in Islamabad. Speaking to an audience of government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners, Dr. Malik underscored […]
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Pakistan and Uzbekistan agree to boost trade and connectivity
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to accelerate cooperation in trade, investment, and regional connectivity, aiming to translate growing economic ties into concrete outcomes, officials said on Monday. Read More: Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to fast-track expanded PTA The understanding emerged during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Uzbekistan’s Minister Laziz […]
Minister stresses sustainable growth for economic transformation
Pakistan’s ambition to become a trillion-dollar economy depends on the alignment of policy, capital, industry and institutions, Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said on Thursday, warning that fragmented efforts cannot deliver sustainable growth. Read More: ‘Industrialization vital for sustainable growth‘ Speaking at the 8th Pakistan Leadership Conversation in Islamabad, the minister emphasised […]
Gold soars to record Rs506,362 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, with the 24-karat per-tola rate reaching Rs506,362, marking an increase of Rs12,700 from Tuesday. The spike was driven by a $127 per ounce jump in the international market, where gold touched $4,840 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions, ongoing global tariff disputes, and US President […]
Pakistan, China sign $4.5bn agri investment MoUs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have signed 78 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth $4.5 billion to boost bilateral investment in agriculture, marking the sector as a priority under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0). The agreements were concluded at the Pak-China Agriculture Investment Conference, which focused on private sector engagement and investment […]
Pakistan, China to sign agri MoUs worth millions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China are set to sign multiple memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for joint private-sector investments across 10 key agricultural sectors, it emerged from the Pakistan-China Agricultural Investment Conference held in Islamabad on Monday. The agreements are expected to cover agriculture, food processing, livestock, fisheries, agri-inputs, farm machinery, renewable energy, logistics, technology, and value-added […]
SEZ approvals jump to 44 under CPEC 2.0
ISLAMABAD: The number of approved special economic zones (SEZ) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has surged from seven to 44 during the second phase of the initiative, with 37 new SEZs notified through coordinated efforts led by Pakistan’s Board of Investment (BoI). Read More: Pakistan, China sign MoU for Dhabeji SEZ under CPEC 2.0 The development was highlighted […]
Balochistan to launch one-window business facilitation centre
QUETTA: The Balochistan government is set to unveil a Business Facilitation Centre (BFC) as part of its broader Digitisation Programme, aiming to streamline investment procedures and improve the ease of doing business in the province. Read More: Balochisatn govt. to set up one-window facilitation centre in Quetta Officials said the soft launch will take place on […]
PM Shehbaz seeks UAE investment in Pakistan’s IT and digital sectors
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed growing interest from UAE investors for the investment in Pakistan’s digital economy, emphasizing the government’s focus on business-to-business cooperation in information technology, blockchain, and emerging technologies. Read More: Govt accords special importance to B2B cooperation, PM tells UAE delegaion The premier met with a delegation from the UAE’s Sajwani […]
Gold prices decline in Pakistan amid global market dip
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, following a downward trend in international markets, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). The price of 24-karat gold dropped by Rs4,000 per tola, trading at Rs450,862 compared to Rs454,862 in the previous session. Read More: Gold price surges by Rs […]