SDPI organizes roundtable titled ‘Electric Vehicles & Economic Growth: Industry Perspectives on Pakistan’s EV Transition’ ISLAMABAD  (   WEB  NEWS  ) The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) at its recent roundtable brought together industry experts and stakeholders to discuss the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and their potential to drive economicRead More →

Business Confidence Increases Despite Challenges: OICCI Survey KARACHI  (   WEB   NEWS   ) The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has unveiled the results of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey – Wave 26, conducted across Pakistan in October and November 2024. The survey reflects improvement in overall businessRead More →

ISLAMABAD   (   WEB  NEWS   ) Industry-academia-government collaboration is crucial to overcoming the economic challenges facing the country. On Wednesday, this was the consensus at the ‘Industry-Academia Linkages Conference’ held at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). Over thirty-five representatives from regional universities attended the important event. In hisRead More →

Digitization of economy a requisite for driving economic growth: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Reiterates the govt’s resolve to move ahead with its privatization programmer The federal tax revenues have increased by 29 per cent and 600,000 new filers have also been added ISLAMABAD   (   WEB  NEWS   ) Federal Minister forRead More →

CCP issues report on state of competition in Power Sector ISLAMABAD   (   WEB  NEWS   ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has officially released its detailed research report titled “State of Competition in the Key Markets in Pakistan: Power Sector.” The report highlights the significant presence and impact of state-owned enterprises (SOEs)Read More →

Business leaders appreciate Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari’s tireless efforts for community ISLAMABAD  (  WEB  NEWS  ) The business community holds a vital position in every nation for driving economic growth and development. Similarly, in our country, entrepreneurs and business leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the economy. During my tenureRead More →

ITCN Asia hosts 2nd CIO Summit 200 A roadmap for economic growth should be formulated  for 25 years followed in true letter and spirit . Pakistan’s export of IT and IT-enabled services recorded a consistent increase, but the lack of continuation of policies main hurdle . KARACHI  (  WEB  NEWS Read More →

GSMA highlights Pakistan’s digital progress and potential to spur accelerated economic growth ISLAMABAD  (  WEB  NEWS   ) Pakistan is poised to unlock its economic potential through accelerated digital transformation, according to a new report, “Realising Pakistan’s Aspiration to become a Digital Nation,” launched today by the GSMA at its DigitalRead More →

The Bank of Punjab Hosts Professor Stefan Dercon: A Vision for Economic Growth LAHORE   (  WEB NEWS  ) The Bank of Punjab Management held a client event in Lahore this week with Professor Stefan Dercon as Chief Guest.  Mr. Stefan is Professor of Economic Policy at the Blavatnik School of GovernmentRead More →

ICCI all set to host ‘All Pakistan Chambers Presidents Conclave’ on June 25, 26 ISLAMABAD  ( WEB NEWS  ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) is organizing an “All Pakistan Chambers Presidents Conclave” (APCPC) on June 25,26 2024, which will hopefully be attended by Federal Ministers of government’sRead More →

Country’s economic growth is linked with success of business sector: Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari ISLAMABAD  (  Web News  ) President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari  has said that resolving traders issues is of  key importance for economic growth and that he will exhaust all options  for theRead More →

Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue updated on Banking Sector’s Strategic Initiatives in Priority Sectors The key recommendations in the agriculture sector included, among other steps, restructuring crop loan insurance schemes to integrate crop yield factors KARACHI  (  Web  News  ) Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) held a meeting with theRead More →