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Saudi delegation explores $200m investments

[ . Federal Minister for Investment and Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh welcomed a delegation from Kyan, Saudi Arabia, during its visit to Pakistan. The delegation participated in the “Indus AI Week” organised by the Ministry of Information … Read more

‘Job growth tilts toward low-productivity services’

[ Gallup says industry share stagnating as gender, urban-rural gaps persist in labour force KARACHI: Pakistan’s employment expanded sharply over the past four years, but a Gallup Pakistan analysis of labour force participation in 2024-25, released on Wednesday, shows that much of the growth is concentrated in low-productivity and informal services rather than high-value industry, … Read more

Debt hits Rs78.5tr on local borrowing

Clouds fiscal consolidation narrative; gold per tola gains Rs2,300; rupee inches up to 279.66/$ Last month, Prime Minister Imran and Shaikh had claimed that the public debt remained unchanged at Rs36.4 trillion during July-October period of this fiscal year. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: In contrast to the government’s claims of improving fiscal conditions, Pakistan’s central government … Read more

PSX eyes 12 new listings

[Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plans to list 12 new companies in 2026 and has secured full membership of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), PSX Chief Executive Officer Farrukh H Sabzwari said on Wednesday during a special media briefing held with National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) CEO Naveed Qazi and Central Depository Company … Read more

Upcoming Chinese New Year creates ripples worldwide

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Increasing number of international travellers are planning trips to China to experience vibrant sights and sounds BEIJING: As the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, draws near, a growing number of international travellers are planning their trips around this traditional celebration to immerse themselves in China’s vibrant culture and festive spirit.For Finn, a young … Read more

Senate to take up crucial legislation

. ISLAMABAD: The Senate will meet on Thursday (today) evening for a crucial sitting expected to fast-track several amendment bills passed by the National Assembly, while lawmakers will also raise a range of issues of public importance during the session. According to a 27-point agenda issued by the Senate Secretariat, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Interior … Read more