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investment
Every story Skardu Times has filed on investment, newest first.
Maryam Nawaz launches Rs1,995.3bn Punjab export plan
The PIVOT plan for 2026-29 targets $6.8 billion in extra exports and 162,000 direct jobs, with Rs300 billion in concessional loans for industry.
Maryam Nawaz launches Rs1.99 trillion Punjab economic plan
The PIVOT plan for 2026-29 pairs Rs1,089 billion of public money with a Rs906 billion private investment target and offers Rs300 billion in cheap loans to industry.
FPCCI proposes joint halal standards as ASEAN envoys meet Sindh CM
Chamber says Pakistan exports under $1.5bn against imports above $10bn, while Murad Ali Shah offers ASEAN investors projects in agriculture, pharma and IT.
Pakistan offers Saudi firms tax-free oil storage under bonded policy
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik told the new Saudi ambassador that reserves held under the regime would carry no local tax liability.
Government reviews business rules to draw investment, minister says
Industries minister Haroon Akhtar Khan names no regulations or timeline, while SIFC steps up talks with businesses and the energy minister floats targeted power subsidies.
Centre plans $18bn water infrastructure push over next decade
Two outlets report the federal investment plan, but neither carried a project list, a financing breakdown or the name of any official behind the figure.
Commerce minister invites Qatari investors to Karachi economic zone
Jam Kamal Khan's two days of Doha meetings also covered the D-8 trade agreement and farm cooperation, with Retaj Group weighing hospitality joint ventures.
Maryam Nawaz ties industrial growth to job creation at investment review
Meeting with PM's adviser Haroon Akhtar reviewed ease-of-doing-business reforms, with a briefing citing Rs70 billion in interest-free loans under the Asaan Karobar scheme.
Energas quits Port Qasim LNG terminal, seeks $2m fee refund
Port Qasim Authority says the concession fee is non-refundable and has given the consortium until November 30, 2026 to unconditionally accept its final letter of intent.
Pakistan asks Qatar to help speed up GCC free trade pact
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan co-chaired the Doha task force meeting, where Pakistan said its approved FTA text had already gone to the GCC Secretariat.
PM Shehbaz courts US investors in New York talks
The prime minister told American business councils that Pakistan's economy has stabilised and invited investment in agriculture, IT, mining and ports.
Hunan Resources reopens Dhabeji factory after SIFC intervention
Company says plant in Thatta district, Sindh, had been shut since February, causing losses before council helped it restart.
Private sector debt retirement rises to Rs364.5bn in early fiscal year
State Bank data shows Rs364.5bn retired between July 1 and September 11 against Rs170bn last year, according to Dawn.
PM invites US-based Pakistani business leaders to invest in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the appeal during meetings in New York with delegations from IT, artificial intelligence, automobiles, energy and construction, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
ITCN Asia 2026 opens in Karachi with 75,000 trade visitors
The three-day exhibition includes global participants from China to Switzerland and covers artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and fintech.
Qaiser Sheikh urges investment, SME support for growth
Federal minister addresses Korangi industrialists; KATI president calls for joint charter of demands.
SIFC prepares $40bn investment pipeline; CDA, DHA plan Islamabad sectors
Profit reported the pipeline spans multiple sectors, while TechJuice said CDA and DHA will jointly develop three Islamabad sectors.
Overseas Pakistanis urged to invest in tax-free zones
Geo News attributed the appeal to the High Commissioner while APP cited J7 Group chairman.
SIFC launches centralised ticketing hub for investor queries
The platform is meant to speed up how investors raise questions, submit requests and track progress, the council said.
Three Turkish, seven Pakistani firms seek Iesco stake
The Privatisation Commission said it received expressions of interest for 51 to 100 percent of the Islamabad power distributor.
