Monthly Archives: October 2026

Govt paying special attention to industrial competitiveness, exports: Haroon Akhtar

Oct 6, 2026 |

Advisor to Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan said on Saturday that Pakistan’s textile industry is an important pillar of the country’s economic identity. The government is paying special attention to the promotion of production, investment, productivity, industrial competitiveness and exports under the National Industrial Policy. He added, Pakistan will have to […more]

VENTURE CAPITAL REFORM: THE REAL TEST

Oct 5, 2026 |

Consider a startup in Pakistan making software to help textile exporters keep track of production and meet buyers’ requirements. The company has an innovative product but lacks collateral and money to hire developers and sell its products. Thus, it will be hard to obtain a loan from a bank. Venture investor will be willing to […more]

Pakistan proposes next-generation economic corridors

Oct 2, 2026 |

Sees CAREC Corridors 5 and 6 as opportunity to connect Central Asia with Arabian Sea Our CorrespondentSeptember 30, 20261 min read  facebook twitter whatsup linkded email ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called for transforming Carec transport routes into next-generation economic corridors by integrating infrastructure, logistics, digital connectivity, energy cooperation and climate resilience. […more]