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February 12, 2025

Saif Awan

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Maryam Nawaz chairs 23rd provincial cabinet meeting to approve ‘Zero Time to Start Policy’ for Industries

Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over 23rd provincial cabinet meeting in which 90-points were discussed. The provincial cabinet took an important decision to promote industrialization in Punjab and approved ‘Zero Time to Start Policy’ for Special Economic Zones, Industrial Estates, and Small Industrial Estates. The Chief Minister said, “Investors should come, set up industries, start their work, action will be taken later on. We want to provide all kinds of facilities to the industrialists in Punjab for doing business. They may set up as many industries as they can, they will be given NOCs immediately. The difficult

January 28, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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PM Shehbaz welcomes reduction in policy rate by SBP

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, welcoming the one percent reduction in policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan, has said it would help boost the investors’ confidence in the country’s economy. In a statement, he termed the policy rate reduction to 12 percent as a welcome move for the economy and expressed the hope that it would pave the way for increase in investment. The Prime Minister said the policy rate has been reduced due to the low inflation rate. He expressed his optimism that the inflation would further decrease in the coming months. He also lauded the efforts

January 23, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan’s improved ratings positioning it as attractive destination for investment, says Muhammad Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, in his meeting with Qatari counterpart Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari on the sidelines of World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, discussed avenues for enhancing economic and investment cooperation between two brotherly countries. He highlighted Pakistan’s improved international financial ratings, which reflect the country’s robust efforts towards fiscal reforms, macroeconomic stability, and sustainable development. The Finance Minister emphasized that these improvements are positioning Pakistan as an attractive destination for foreign investment, especially from key partner nations like Qatar. The meeting concluded with a shared vision to strengthen the partnership between the two brotherly nations, aiming to elevate

January 15, 2025

Shoaib Bux Ali

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Sustainable wood glass bottles

Introducing transparent wood glass bottles in Pakistan can serve as a revolutionary step toward sustainable waste management and climate action. These eco-friendly bottles, made from renewable and biodegradable materials, offer a greener alternative to plastic. To encourage their use and proper recycling, a smart exchange machine can be introduced in major cities across Pakistan. This machine would allow consumers to deposit used transparent wood glass bottles and receive monetary rewards in return, promoting a circular economy. By combining innovative materials with an incentivized recycling system, Pakistan can significantly reduce plastic pollution, create economic opportunities, and contribute to global efforts in