Tag: economic growth

Jam Kamal leads efforts to enhance IT Capacity for trade monitoring

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting to assess the effectiveness and sufficiency of the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC). The meeting was deliberated the current IT capabilities of the ministry, particularly in monitoring trade activities, international imports and exports, remittances,… Continue reading Jam Kamal leads efforts to enhance IT Capacity for trade monitoring

Economy on right path, govt committed to accelerate growth: Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said here on Tuesday that the economy was steadily advancing in the right direction, underlining the government’s steadfast commitment to accelerate momentum towards achieving both economic growth and comprehensive social development. In his address at the 7th edition of the Leaders in Islamabad… Continue reading Economy on right path, govt committed to accelerate growth: Finance Minister

Prudent policies, reforms poised to result in sustainable economic growth: Governor SBP

KARACHI, Apr 18 (APP):Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed highlighting country’s substantial improvements in macroeconomic outlook hoped that time bound reforms will put the economy on the path of sustainable economic growth. Governor SBP expressed the views during his meetings with key international investors during multiple events organized by leading global banks and… Continue reading Prudent policies, reforms poised to result in sustainable economic growth: Governor SBP

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia finalise implementation mechanism to execute investment matters

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday finalized a bilateral implementation mechanism to closely coordinate and execute investment related matters at the functional level to turn the sovereign commitments into tangible economic outcomes. The matters related to the investment opportunities in Pakistan’s multiple sectors were discussed at Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Investment Conference held… Continue reading Pakistan, Saudi Arabia finalise implementation mechanism to execute investment matters

Finance Minister seeks foreign investments in IT, Agriculture, mining, energy sectors

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb urged the influential Pakistani American businessmen and tech entrepreneurs to capitalize on the growing opportunities in Pakistan in key sectors of agriculture, Information Technology (IT), mining and energy. The minister during a meeting with businessmen and tech entrepreneurs, on the sidelines of the… Continue reading Finance Minister seeks foreign investments in IT, Agriculture, mining, energy sectors

Economic growth linked to durable regional peace

LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP): SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s former president Iftikhar Ali Malik has advocated the cause of achieving durable peace in the region, a prerequisite to economic growth, prosperity and development for all countries of South Asia. Talking to a delegation of traders led by Muslim Khan Buneri from KP here Sunday,… Continue reading Economic growth linked to durable regional peace

Commerce Minister, HanGeng discuss Investment opportunities in Gawadar

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) HanGeng Trade & Yuanhua Industrial, Andy Liao here on Saturday called on Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan to discuss foreign investment opportunities in Gawadar and ways to expand exports. They explored Gawadar’s potential for economic growth and collaboration between foreign companies and local authorities, according to press statement issued… Continue reading Commerce Minister, HanGeng discuss Investment opportunities in Gawadar

Kyrgyzstan keen on joint ventures with Pak businessmen, investors

LAHORE, Mar 31 (APP):Kyrgyzstan has offered a basket of incentives to fully facilitate Pakistani entrepreneurs and investors in joint ventures. Ms Asel Begmatova, Head of External Relations Department of Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy and Commerce, presented these offers to Pak trade delegation led by Meher Kashif Younis, honorary Consul of Kyrgyzstan in Pakistan. The delegation is on a two-week… Continue reading Kyrgyzstan keen on joint ventures with Pak businessmen, investors

Women empowerment nucleus of US Mission efforts: Kristin Hawkins

LAHORE, Mar 29 (APP):US Consul General to Lahore Kristin Hawkins has said that women empowerment has been the nucleus of their efforts at the Consulate and women participation is encouraged through exchange programs, educational scholarships and internship programs. In an interview with APP in connection with Women’s History Month here on Thursday, she said the… Continue reading Women empowerment nucleus of US Mission efforts: Kristin Hawkins

Pak-Qatar sign agreements to boost Pakistani workforce opportunities in Qatar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):The government of Pakistan and Qatar have signed several agreements and letter’s of Intent (LOIs) with top Qatari companies the main purpose of this initiative was set to significantly enhance employment opportunities for the Pakistani workforce in Qatar. An official source told APP, the signing of these Agreements with renowned Qatari firms,… Continue reading Pak-Qatar sign agreements to boost Pakistani workforce opportunities in Qatar

Ahsan Iqbal reviews progress of National Centers of emerging technologies

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP):Newly-appointed Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday visited the National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) at NUST to review its progress, along with other national centers focusing on robotics, cyber-security, big data, and cloud computing established by the minister. Chairman of NCAI, Professor Dr. Yasar Ayaz… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal reviews progress of National Centers of emerging technologies

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