Investment

Balochistan CM assures district councils’ chairmen of disbursement of funds soon

Growing population a challenge; province turns focus to private sector

Suggests holding a conference on Punjab’s potential

Country head for Pakistan and Bangladesh says it is keen to invest in solar energy

Property investment expo planned in Sharjah next month

Project completed at a cost of Rs13m

Pakistan’s largest two-day entrepreneurship conference ends

Deficient bureaucracy, rather than poor business management, is to blame for mess

Govt has taken some needful measures to stem rising tide of trade deficit

Joint venture will have a network of over 470 outlets nationwide

At Rs58 billion, total cost is double that of phase-I

Textile players fear glut of goods from the Chinese region of Xinjiang

Programme founder Alicia Dean says country has impressed international investors

Plans to float dollar-denominated Euro and Sukuk bonds to reduce pressure on balance of payments

Beijing urges Islamabad to fast track work on special economic zones

Businessmen say political noise not in the interest of economy, country

Report highlights possible pressure on external and fiscal accounts in election year

In the last four years alone, Pakistani nationals have invested an astounding $8 billion in Dubai’s property market

Lack of facilitation and ease of doing business erase advantages provided by intrinsic resources.

Net buying stands at 15-month high, amounts to over $28 billion in September

Officials encourage enhanced cooperation between private sectors of both countries

Possible devaluation cited as major reason for increased demand of gold among risk-averse investors

Barrage would be given new life if restored by experts who built it, says CM

Amounts to $235m in August, power sector attracts highest inflow

A Chinese delegation visited Fata Development Authority and got briefing regarding its construction

Local, Chinese industries likely to cooperate on a large scale

Says country needs the support of local doctors living abroad

Evacuee board invested billions without government approval

Developed economies know how much they would have to invest to mitigate developing economies adapt to climate change

The event was organised to sensitise prospective businessmen

Shun security fears and arrive to open businesses, sell products

It will generate foreign exchange needed to service growing external debt

Authority okayed marquees on land meant for motel violating master plan

Stresses govt has undertaken reforms to improve investment climate

A major issue Pakistan faces is that it is not the most appealing destination for foreign investment outside of China

Calls for striking balance between social, economic development

They will bring new technology and capital, open avenues for exports

General threats to business reduced vis-a-vis last year by 99 per cent in south Punjab, says MCCI president

If I were an actual investor, my interest would have been lost and my faith in government capacity doomed

'Pakistan has immense potential for ensuring connectivity to international investors'

Official says nine companies have expressed interest in setting up assembly/manufacturing plants in the country

Important factors considered by investors include presence of relevant infrastructure.

They are expected to make investment in the near future

Long overdue correction begins earlier than expected

Investment in infrastructure is aimed at catering to needs of corporate clients

Commits to establishing system to help boost economic growth

Investors belonging to different countries including China, France, Turkey, Germany, Japan, South Korea and the UK.

Vowed to introduce Pakistani products, particularly Basmati rice and mangoes in the two countries

Fresh investment will flow to various projects including industrial zones

Say if trade deal signed, several local Turkish manufacturers face closure