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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 […]
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 […]
World Bank appreciates Petroleum Division for Successful Resolution of LNG Surplus Issue
Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, to discuss ongoing and future reforms in Pakistan’s energy sector, with a particular focus on gas sector sustainability. During the meeting, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar appreciated the Petroleum Division for successfully resolving the […]
PM approves Halal Meat Export Policy, directs measures to increase export
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved the Halal Meat Export Policy and issued special directions to present, within two weeks, a three-year comprehensive strategy comprising practical measures to increase halal meat export. “A comprehensive strategy, formulated through coordination among all relevant federal ministries and provincial governments, is essential to make Pakistan’s share in […]
Raast playing key role in promotion of financial inclusion, cashless economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasized that Raast- Pakistan’s national payment system- was playing key role in promotion of cashless economy and financial inclusion in the country.The prime minister stressed the need to further expediting efforts aimed at encouraging the country’s businessmen to use Raast platform for their payments.He was talking to the members […]
Parliamentary Secretary Barrister Danyal Chaudhry Calls for Strategic AI Adoption at AI X Future Summit 2025
Parliamentary Secretary for Information & Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, emphasized Pakistan’s urgent need to strategically adopt Artificial Intelligence to drive national development, during his keynote address as Chief Guest at the AI X Future Summit 2025, held today at Bahria University. The summit convened educators, policymakers, media professionals, and students to explore the intersection of […]
PM Shehbaz welcomes IT reform proposals, calls sector key engine of economic growth
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday underscored the central role of the information technology (IT) sector in driving Pakistan’s economic revival, noting that the industry has continued to grow despite persistent macroeconomic challenges. Chairing a meeting of the private sector working group on IT-led economic development, the prime minister welcomed the recommendations presented by […]