Islamabad, Oct 22: IMF Conditions Could Render PM-led NEDB Redundant The government’s National Export Development Board (NEDB) headed by Prime Minister de Cuba may become an anachronism once implementation of …
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National
Iqbal Urges Acceleration of Gwadar Power Plant Construction
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadGwadar Power Plant Construction ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal convened a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the progress of the Gwadar Power Plant and directed authorities to expedite its …
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International
Germany Implements New Visa Policy to Attract International Students and Skilled Workers
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadVisa Policy In a significant move to fortify its position as a premier global education destination and address labor scarcities, Germany has unveiled a groundbreaking overhaul of its visa regulations, …
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International
Pakistan’s Finance Minister and Chinese Ambassador Discuss Strengthening Economic Ties
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Chinese ambassador have convened to fortify economic ties between their nations, signaling a renewed commitment to bilateral cooperation. The meeting, held in Islamabad, …
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IMF and Pakistan Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Final Review of $3 Billion Stand-By Arrangement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have finalized a staff-level agreement on the second and final review within the Stand-By Arrangement, clearing the path for the disbursement of …
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ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Donald Blome, representing the United States of America in Pakistan, has conveyed his eagerness to collaborate with the Pakistani government in fostering stronger ties and deepening cooperation between …
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Today marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s economic journey as negotiations for the final economic review of the Standby Arrangement Loan Program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) commence, signifying …
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International
India and European EFTA Bloc Ink Historic $100 Billion Free Trade Agreement
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadFree Trade Agreement India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), a four-member trade bloc including Norway and Switzerland, formalized a historic $100-billion free trade agreement on Sunday. The deal …
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Economy
PMLN Calls on FBR for a Clear Five-Year Tax Collection Strategy
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadFBR ISLAMABAD: The forthcoming ruling party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN), is pressing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to formulate a comprehensive roadmap aimed at augmenting the tax-to-GDP ratio over …
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International
Pakistan Reaping Benefits from First CPEC Phase, Actively Engaged with China for Next Stage: PM
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar stated on Wednesday that Pakistan, having accomplished the first phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is reaping the benefits of its early …