SECP Proposes New Law to Unlock Funding for Startups
ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has shared the draft Venture Capital (VC) Bill with the Board of Investment (BOI) for public consultation. The proposed law aims to increase access to risk capital, attract…
BFC Islamabad One Year Performance
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh visited the Business Facilitation Centre (BFC) Islamabad, where he reviewed the Centre’s one-year performance, business and investment facilitation initiatives, and future…
The dealers margin on petrol and diesel increases by Rs1.34
ISLAMABAD (Aug 21) Following the increase of Rs1.34 per lire, the dealer margin has climbed to Rs9.98. Previously, the margin stood at Rs8.64. Petroleum Division notified the dealer margin increased following approval from federal cabinet. ECC already…
Saudi Businessmen shows Investment Interest in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Investment, Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a meeting with a delegation of the Saudi Investment Forum, led by Kunwar Qutbuddin and accompanied by Engr. Ghulam Safdar, President, Pakistan…
11 bids for GEPCO privatization
ISLAMABAD – The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received an overwhelming response from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO). Today on the closing date for submission of…
Investment Minister at International Education Summit & Expo
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Investment, Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, attended the opening session of the International Education Summit & Expo 2026 at the COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, today and delivered a keynote…
IFMP Board Approves Relocation to Islamabad to Drive National Financial Literacy Initiative
SLAMABAD, July 31: The Board of Directors of the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) has approved the relocation of the Institute’s head office to Islamabad as part of a major strategic transformation aimed at making IFMP the…
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik Meets Outgoing Ambassador of Azerbaijan
Islamabad, July 31, 2026: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with the outgoing Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan H.E. Khazar Farhadov, and appreciated his invaluable contributions towards strengthening the longstanding…
Petroleum committee meeting with OTCA on August 4
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a successful meeting with a delegation of the Oil Tanker Contractors Association (OTCA), led by its President, Abidullah Afridi. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both…
Major Gas Theft Network Busted in Murree; Successful Operation Against a Local Hotel
Lahore (July 14) – As part of its nationwide campaign against gas theft and Unaccounted for Gas (UFG) reduction, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), Islamabad Region, in collaboration with DC Murree and Murree Police, successfully…