CCOP Approves Joint Venture Model for Roosevelt Hotel Privatization
The Privatization Commission (PC) Board, in its 237th meeting held under the chairmanship of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatization and Chairman, Privatization Commission, Muhammad Ali, approved the prequalification of four Interested Parties for the divestment of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL).
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SECP Reports Record-Breaking Growth in Corporate Registrations During FY 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has made unprecedented strides in corporate registry reforms and digital transformation during fiscal year 2025.
Food Security Measures: Pakistan Clears 500K MT Sugar Import Amid Shortage
The committee approved the import of up to 500,000 metric tons of sugar to ensure a stable supply and maintain affordable prices nationwide.
Adil Aziz
Pakistan Ports to See Faster Turnaround as Govt Targets 70% Cut in Dwell Time
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the establishment of a high-level committee tasked with developing concrete measures to reduce container dwell time at ports by up to 70 percent.
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DPM invites Etisalat Group to expand its investments in Pakistan’s ICT, telecom sectors
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, received a delegation from Etisalat Group, UAE, led by Group CEO Hatem Dowidar and the Group to expand its investments in the country’s ICT and telecom sectors.
FBR introduces Pakistan’s first AI-based custom clearance, risk management system
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), under the direction of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has for the first time in Pakistan’s history introduced the Artificial Intelligence based Custom Clearance and Risk Management System (RMS).
KPT Sets New Benchmark with Record 54 Million Tons of Cargo in 2025
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) closed fiscal year 2024-25 with achievement of a milestone of 54 million tons cargo handling and also broke its all time container handling record by a massive handling of 2.65 million TEUs. With a volume of 53.95 million tons, a 4.45% yearly growth was witnessed in cargo handling during FY24-25 amid…
Pakistan’s Exports Surge 4.67% to $32.1 Billion in FY2025
The exports from the country increased by 4.67 percent during the fiscal year 2024-25 as compared to previous year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.
Gwadar Port Expansion: Junaid Anwar Announces New Shipping Lines, GCC Ferry Route
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the operational capacity of Gwadar Port by establishing additional shipping lines and launching a new ferry service connecting Pakistan with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
RDA inflows rise to $10.381 Billion in May 2025
The inflow of remittances under Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has risen to US $10.381 billion by the end of May 2025 as compared to US $10.180 billion by April (2025) end.