By Moaaz Manzoor ISLAMABAD — While Pakistan has made notable progress in fiscal discipline, experts argue that the lack of substantial tax reforms continues to hinder long-term economic stability. In recent months, the government has focused on controlling expenditure, expanding the tax base, and making structural adjustments to strengthen financial resilience. Federal Minister for Finance ...
By Ayesha Saba ISLAMABAD– Pakistan’s cement sales rose 6.82% in February 2025, sparking calls for government support to sustain growth. Analysts suggest tax rebates and subsidies to boost demand and address the industry challenges. The Cement Industry’s Role and Current Challenges Talking to this reporter, Mehmood Khalid, former project director of Center of Excellence-CPEC and ...
By Ayesha Saba ISLAMABAD– Experts have called for a review of the investment policy framework, addressing bureaucratic bottlenecks, and improving the security and political climate to attract long-term, export-oriented foreign direct investment in the country. They note that without such measures, Pakistan risks missing out on global investment trends that could drive economic growth and ...
By Azeem Ahmed Khan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s coastal regions in Sindh and Balochistan have significant potential for coconut farming due to their favourable warm temperatures and soil conditions, said a coconut expert. Coconut Farming Potential and Market Demand Coconut farming is a profitable venture as the demand for fresh coconuts, coconut water, and by-products like copra ...
FAISALABAD (Web Desk): The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) has urged the Ministry of Commerce to let the Knitwear sector have a seat at the table in the newly formed committee reviewing the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS). Despite being the largest export earner, the Knitwear sector has been entirely excluded from representation in ...
