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Federal Minister for BOI Meets Honorary Consul General of Lithuania; Emphasizes Export-Led Growth and Investment Facilitation

Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held an important meeting today with Mr. Masud Khan, Honorary Consul General of Lithuania. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Rasheed Khan Niazi, former Director of Pakistan Television (PTV). During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on Pakistan’s economic outlook and the country’s […]

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Govt focused on power sector reforms: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday chaired a meeting of private sector working group formed to look into issues of energy sector to boost economic development.During the meeting, recommendations were presented to the Prime Minister regarding reforms in the energy sector for economic progress.The Prime Minister directed the Minister for Power […]

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PSX touches record high 171,500 points, signals growing investor confidence: Khurram

Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Shehzad on Monday said that Pakistan’s stock market surged to a historic peak, with the benchmark index touching 171,500 points in mid-December 2025, showing renewed investor confidence and signs of macroeconomic stability. The rally marks one of the strongest performances among global equity markets. From January 2025 to mid-December, […]

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Pakistan launches comprehensive reforms to overhaul public sector accounting system

Pakistan has initiated comprehensive reforms to modernize its public sector accounting system, with the AGP commencing the process of developing new accounting standards on an accrual basis in line with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) said the initiative was aimed at strengthening transparency, fiscal discipline and public financial management […]

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PEC launched First Batch of 6-month Paid GET Program

The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) conducted the digital balloting of its ambitious Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Placement Program, marking the placement of the first batch of 600 engineers in various industries for six months of training. The digital balloting ceremony was held at the PEC Regional Office Lahore, where Chairman PEC Engr. Waseem Nazir inaugurated […]

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Advisor to Finance Minister Briefs International Fintech Investors on Pakistan’s Reform and Digital Growth Story

Mr. Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister of Pakistan, held a high-level strategic meeting with a delegation of leading international fintech investors from the Middle East, highlighting Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic stability, reform momentum, and expanding digital investment landscape. The delegation was led by Dr. John Sfakianakis, Chairman, Fintech Solutions Holding, a globally recognized economist […]

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Tajikistan Amb. calls on DPM/FM Dar

Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, Saturday, called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.The ambassador thanked the DPM/FM for his support in organizing the first Tajik Culture Week in Pakistan, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.Conveying Pakistan’s strong desire to enhance Pakistani multi-faceted bilateral relations with Tajikistan, the […]

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Exports growth vital for Pakistan’s economic development: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that a sustained increase in exports was essential for Pakistan’s economic development and long-term stability.He expressed these views while chairing a review meeting on domestic exports on Saturday.The prime minister emphasized that the government was committed to providing all possible facilities to businessmen and exporters to enhance export […]

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NHA revenue surges 63% amid reforms, Minister tells Senate panel

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan informed the Senate Standing Committee on Communications on Friday that the National Highway Authority (NHA) has recorded a 63 percent increase in revenue, attributing the growth to wide-ranging reforms and improved management practices. Briefing the committee on ongoing and planned development works, the minister highlighted progress on motorways, […]

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Federal Minister for Board of Investment Meets Renowned Industrialist Mr. Tariq Rafi

Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held an important meeting today with Mr. Tariq Rafi (Sitara-e-Imtiaz), a renowned industrialist, in Islamabad. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the country’s overall economic landscape and emerging investment opportunities. The Federal Minister highlighted that Pakistan’s economic outlook is improving, creating a conducive environment […]