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…
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…
LPG domestic cylinders price slashed by Rs 794.50 per kg
ISLAMABAD – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a significant reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), issuing a notification to implement the new rates. According to the notification, the price of LPG has been…
SECP Updates: Enforcement of Corporate Governance in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)
ISLAMABAD – Implementation of Corporate Governance: Under the government’s reform policy, the implementation of corporate governance in state-owned institutions is being ensured. – SECP Action Against Non-Compliance: Action is being taken…
PJSA Organizes Sakura Tea Time Celebration 2026 in Lahore
Lahore: (May 11) -The Pakistan Japan Socio-Economic Association (PJSA) successfully organized the Sakura Tea Time Celebration 2026 on 8th May 2026 at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore, promoting Japanese language, culture, youth empowerment, and Pakistan–Japan…
CDA reduced transfer fee by 1 percent
ISLAMABAD – Capital Development Authority (CDA) board on Thursday reduced the rate of transfer fee on transfer of the properties located in the limits of CDA from 03 percent to 01 percent of the value of the property as notified by the FBR”. Chairman CDA…
Oil prices surge 13% MoM in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (April 1) – Amid the geopolitical tensions of the Israel-US conflict with Iran, oil sales volumes surge by 13 percent in March 2026 over February. The sales volume of OMCs reached a total of 1.44 million tons, while the year-on-year (YoY)…
petroleum products subsidized up to Rs 176 per litre
ISLAMABAD (March 21) – Pakistan will absorb a significant hike in global oil costs to maintain domestic fuel stability weekly despite global price surges of Rs 176.41 per litre for High-Speed Diesel (HSD) and Rs 77.98 per litre for petrol. According to a…
Russia start reviving Pakistan Steel Mills in 2027
ISLAMABAD (Feb 22) Pakistan and Russia have set a 2027 start date for the construction phase of the Pakistan Steel Mills revision and expansion project. Work on PSM will commence upon signing the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contract with…
LPG cylinder price hike by Rs. 126
ISLAMABAD (Dec 31, 2025) – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has issued a notification announcing an increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by Rs 10.68 per kg for January 2026. According to the notification, the price of LPG has…