SIFC

Negative productivity growth rates coincide with timing of election years

SIFC arm gives directive to seek lender’s approval for Rs1.27tr debt settlement plan

Envoy to US invites American investors, highlights SIFC’s role in facilitation

Will consider restructuring of revenue board that may cease to exist

Previously announced removal of cross-subsidies, aiming to enhance competitiveness of industries

Prospects of sending summary for cabinet’s approval suddenly increase

Sources say matter will be referred to military establishment for resolution

Ambassador says strong ties with China not at expense of the US

If external factors remain favourable, country will be able to achieve modest growth

They will lead to uninterrupted flow of loans

Announces to retain her position as chairperson of publicly listed company

Summons interim ministers of law, finance to justify new legislation

Differences between FBR chairman, finance minister over restructuring tax machinery persist

Asks PBS to reconcile data, report actual price situation in next meeting

Govt yet to decide process of selling airliner, fails to acquire statutory audit

SIFC asks taxmen to conduct audit of urea companies, dealers

Despite price hikes, power and gas sectors cross Rs2.7tr, Rs3tr respectively

Challenges identified by IMF’s statement include: high inflation impacting vulnerable groups

Govt will set up industrial estate of international standards on 10,000 acres

Sources say finance minister was warned twice of resentment among field offices

Cuts 76 provincial projects, freezes PM, parliamentarian schemes

Another IMF programme may be required to ensure smooth debt repayments

Urea manufacturers will receive Rs30b from consumers in one year

Ban on some goods in transit trade, processing fee major obstacles

Consensus on privatisation, power sector restructuring can steer towards stability

KSE-100 index rises 2,064 points, or 3.3% WoW, settles at 64,514.90

Also approves fixed income tax scheme for retailers, slated to launch in five major cities across country

Say upcoming govt should resolve energy crisis by supplying affordable electricity and gas

Govt to facilitate investors, strengthen domestic dispute resolution mechanism

PM directs stakeholders to pursue various SIFC initiatives to ensure accomplishment within stipulated timeframe

Benchmark KSE-100 index shoots up 2,210.74 points, settles at 64,661.78

Rally powered by return of foreign investors, successful IMF review and rupee stability

Umar highlights council’s role in digital transformation, attracting FDI, ensuring prompt decision-making

SIFC body reviews progress on policy initiatives, key projects

Agree to work on outcomes of joint study conducted by two sides

PM Kakar asks terrorists to make ‘unconditional surrender’

Kakar says any harm caused in past due to leniency towards militants would be rectified

Pakistan also assures IMF they will stand at $9b by end of current fiscal

Finance ministry terms proposal in violation of SIFC decision

Kakar reiterates govt commitment to ensure conducive environment for trade and investment

KSE-100 index soars 724.99 points, settles at 59,811.34

Multi-billion-dollar deals aim at unlocking projects envisioned under SIFC

District offices set up with powers to cut off utility connections of non-filers

PM directs all stakeholders to pursue SIFC initiatives to reap dividends

Urge govt to leverage infrastructural, communication networks

Marriott says London wants to see SIFC succeed

PM eyes $60b investment in five years

Successful execution of Pakistan Investment Roadshow showcases SIFC initiatives on a global stage

Privatisation and attracting FDI are two fundamentally different processes

Review team also curious about SIFC