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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 […]
ECNEC approves 11 projects in various sectors
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) chaired by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saturday, approved 11 projects pertaining to various sectors, ranging from transport to communications and the environment.The meeting was attended by the minister for planning, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, ministers from Sindh & KPK, various […]
Jam Kamal inaugurates podcast studio of commerce ministry
In a significant step towards digital innovation and knowledge dissemination in the agriculture sector in particular horticulture, Federal Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan here on Saturday inaugurated the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC)’s inaugural podcast series. This marks the first podcast initiative under the Ministry of Commerce, aimed at enhancing awareness, sharing […]
ADB reaffirms support for Pakistan Railways’ ML-1 upgrade
The Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ms. Leah Gutierrez, along with her team, called on the Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, today. The meeting focused on detailed discussions regarding the upgradation of Pakistan Railways’ flagship project, Main Line-1 (ML-1). During the briefing, it was highlighted that ML-1 is the backbone […]
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, […]
DPM chairs meeting regarding IT exports
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Friday chaired a meeting regarding the export of IT services. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) gave a detailed presentation on enhancing IT exports to the world and generating substantial revenue and forex reserves for Pakistan. The DPM/FM stressed on the importance of IT and […]
Finance minister reviews sectoral issues with telecom, VC firms
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday, held a meeting with a delegation comprising telecommunication infrastructure companies (TOWERCO Pakistan) and Venture Capital Firms (VCs) to discuss and review key sectoral issues, with a particular focus on taxation, investment climate, and growth prospects.The visiting delegation represented a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including […]
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 […]
Prevention is key to public health: Mustafa Kamal
Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal Thursday said that prioritizing disease prevention is essential for building a strong and effective public health system in the country.While speaking to a private news channel, he stated that without robust systems to protect citizens from illnesses, curative measures remain limited.“Prevention is better than cure,” he added. He […]
Senator Aurangzeb highlights digital banking, financial inclusion and cashless economy drive
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday said that the national drive towards digitization has gathered strong momentum, including at the highest level and that clear performance targets are being pursued through a coordinated approach across key pillars covering digital infrastructure, payment systems and rails and digitization of government-related payments.He stated this […]