SIFC-Led Session Flags Regulatory Bottlenecks as Key Concern for Pakistan’s Business Community
Key economic ministries and regulators have been directed to resolve regulatory bottlenecks after trade bodies raised concerns during an interactive session held under the Special Investment Facilitation Council platform.
Finance ministry warns limited SIFC transparency may weaken investor confidence
Pakistan’s finance ministry notes that limited public disclosure around SIFC initiatives could affect policy predictability and investor confidence, under IMF-linked governance reforms.
SIFC Calls for Major Reset of Pakistan’s Tax, Interest Rate, and Exchange-Rate Policies to Enable Sustainable Growth
Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council has urged sweeping reforms to the tax regime, interest rates, and exchange-rate framework, stressing the need for an export-led growth model and improved investment environment.
Petroleum Division and Ogra Urged to Resolve Grid Levy and RLNG Charges Issues for Textile Sector
The Ministry of Finance has directed the Petroleum Division and Ogra to resolve issues regarding the grid transition levy and retrospective RLNG charges for the textile sector. Business representatives argue that these charges are causing severe financial strain, urging reclassification of high-efficiency plants and updates on RLNG actualization.
Massive $636 Billion Gold Reserves Reported in Tarbela, Potential Game-Changer for Pakistan’s Economic Future
Pakistan may be on the brink of a major economic shift as $636 billion in gold reserves are reportedly identified in Tarbela. FPCCI’s former senior vice president Hanif Gohar confirms discussions with global drilling firms and outlines future plans for extraction and investment.
Punjab announces tax-free Saudi Industrial Estate to boost Gulf investment
Punjab has unveiled a tax-free Special Saudi Industrial Estate to attract Gulf investment and enhance Pakistan-Saudi economic cooperation, offering major incentives and a fast-track investment framework.
Pakistan Unveils $28 Billion Investment Pipeline for Visiting Saudi Delegation
Pakistan has pitched over $28 billion worth of investment opportunities to a visiting Saudi delegation, covering energy, IT, mining, agriculture, and tourism sectors, in an effort to attract foreign capital and strengthen economic cooperation with Riyadh.