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March 9, 2025

Tahir Khan

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طورخم سرحدی گزرگاہ کھولنے کے لئے پاک افغان جرگہ

پاکستان اور افغانستان کے درمیان دوطرفہ تجارت، ٹرانزٹ تجارت اور پیدل آمد ورفت کے لئے طورخم کی اہم سرحدی گزرگاہ کھولنے کے لئے دونوں ممالک کے حکام مذاکرات کی ناکامی کے بعد اب کشیدگی کم کرنے کے لئے جرگہ ہورہا ہے۔ جرگہ طورخم کھولنے سے متعلق بھی دونوں ملکوں کی قیادت کو تجاویز دینگے جو 21 فروری سے طورخم کے دونوں اطراف پر نئی تعمیرات پر تنازعہ کی وجہ سے بند ہے۔ پاک افغان مشترکہ صنعت و تجارت کے نائب صدر ضیاء الحق سرحدی نے “دی پاکستان ڈیلی” کو بتایا ہے کہ طورخم بند ہونے سے تاجروں کا ملینز ڈالرز

March 9, 2025

Hafsa Akram

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Responsibility of youth (Opinion)

Pakistan is facing political & economic upheaval, with one of its important state assets, like ‘our youth,’ highly impacted, disturbed & distracted due to the ongoing situation in the country. Political polarization and misinformation threaten to divide the very fabric of society. What would happen to that society where the state-important pillar ‘youth’ is being polarised, diverted from their original work? The responsibility of Pakistan’s youth today is greater than ever: to rise above political hate, foster unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development. The country is facing massive issues at all levels.What if the youth were truly being taught

March 3, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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SIFC paving way for foreign investments to boost economy

Special Investment Facilitation Council is paving the way for investments from different countries to improve the country’s economic situation. In this regard, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirate aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. The UAE has expressed interest in investing in various sectors, including banking, mining, railways and infrastructure. A significant agreement between Pakistan Railways and the UAE’s Etihad Rail is expected to improve the railway network. The strategic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE will enhance cooperation in trade, investment and energy sectors. Pakistan, Uzbekistan set $1 billion trade target: Uzbek

March 1, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Govt pursuing strategy for investor-friendly policies: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says business community and industrialists are the backbone of country’s economy and resolving their problems is government’s top priority. Talking to leading businessmen and industrialists in Islamabad, he said the government is vigorously pursuing the strategy to bring in business and investor-friendly policies in the country. The Prime Minster said the business community and investors have been provided with a simple and easy platform under the Special Investment Facilitation Council, where facilities are being provided under one-window operation. He informed that a major task has been completed regarding the digitization of the Federal Board of Revenue

February 21, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Govt pledges support to private sector for export growth, says Ahsan Iqbal

Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal says the government is committed to provide policy support and investment facilities to the private sector to stimulate exports and bring innovation into the economy. He was chairing second meeting of the Policy Board under “Uraan Pakistan” Programme in Islamabad. The meeting emphasized promotion of private investment, export growth, industrialization, infrastructure up-gradation, innovation, and the advancement of modern technologies to drive Pakistan’s economic development. Speaking on this occasion, Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the need to focus on the 5Es framework to transform Pakistan into a three trillion dollars economy by 2047. Various proposals were also presented

February 13, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan, UK agree to strengthen economic ties moving forward

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to continue working closely to enhance economic cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration. This agreement reached during a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and British High Commissioner Ms. Jane Marriott in Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including ongoing economic reforms, financial cooperation, and initiatives under the UK’s support programmes in Pakistan. The Finance Minister gave an overview of the economy and shared update on the government’s reform agenda with focus on carrying on with the macroeconomic stability and leading the economy on the path to

February 13, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan set for economic growth after stability: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is taking off for economic growth after attaining macroeconomic stability. Presiding over the Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad, he lauded the tireless efforts of the government’s economic team for achieving the milestone of macroeconomic stability. The Prime Minister said the government is also taking effective measures and making untiring efforts to speed up journey towards achieving the goal of economic growth. Turning to his recent successful visit to the United Arab Emirates, Shehbaz Sharif said he had very fruitful meetings with the world leaders including UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,

February 11, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan’s economy improving at macroeconomic level: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the foundation of Pakistan’s economy at the macro-economic level has been gradually improving since last year. Talking to Pakistani investors and businessmen in Dubai, he said the inflation has decreased to 2.4 per cent in January this year, while the policy rate is at 12 per cent. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan’s exports, including IT exports, are on the rise, and foreign remittances have reached a record high of three billion dollars in January this year. He said Pakistan’s economic landscape has witnessed stability at macroeconomic level following agreement with the International Monetary

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