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AIIB Eyes New Investment Opportunities in Pakistan’s Energy Transmission Sector

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New-AIIB

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed a keen interest in exploring future investments in Pakistan’s energy transmission sector. During a meeting on Wednesday, AIIB Vice President Konstantin Limitovskiy met with Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, discussing the bank’s ongoing projects, future pipeline, and potential financing avenues in Pakistan. Cheema acknowledged AIIB’s continued support, particularly in times of crisis, like the 2022 floods. He praised the bank’s commitment to Pakistan’s infrastructure projects and suggested expanding AIIB’s senior-level presence as investments increase. He also highlighted the…

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Pakistan-China Security Cooperation: A Strengthened Partnership for Regional Stability

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Pakistan-China

Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan has become increasingly significant as terrorist attacks targeting Chinese personnel have intensified in recent years. This commitment was highlighted during the recent visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Pakistan, where the two nations reinforced their determination to combat terrorism, safeguard Chinese nationals, and secure key infrastructure projects associated with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). As this partnership grows, so does Pakistan’s resolve to protect Chinese citizens, viewing their safety as crucial to the continued progress of…

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Foreign direct investment in Pakistan energy sector surges to $585.6mn in Q1FY25

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Power-sector

SBP reported a 48 percent increase in FDI, with inflows reaching $771 million in Q1FY25 Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan’s energy sector, including power and oil and gas exploration, reached $585.6 million during July-September 2024-25 (Q1FY25), a significant increase from $266.3 million in the same period last year (Q1FY24). The power sector remained the largest recipient, followed closely by financial services and oil and gas exploration, showcasing 119.9 percent growth over the first quarter compared to last fiscal year. The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) highlighted…

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Government Should announce Winter Package with Power Tariff at Rs. 20 / Unit for Export-Oriented Industries President FPCCI

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Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has urged the government to announce a comprehensive, effective and multi-sectoral winter package for trade and industry to mitigate and overcome challenges in industrial production. The industries are in a dire need of facilitation, incentivization and cost-cutting measures to meet export targets through competitiveness in the export markets, he added. Atif Ikram Sheikh apprised that the primary demand of FPCCI is Rs. 20 / kWh electricity tariff for export-oriented industries as, at the moment, the biggest contributor to the cost of production and…

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Trump Edges Harris in Key Swing States as GOP Secures Senate Majority

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WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election, securing pivotal wins in battleground states as he strengthens his bid for the White House. Trump’s successes in North Carolina, Arkansas, and South Carolina have propelled him to 230 electoral votes, compared to Harris’s 210. The Republican Party has also reclaimed control of the Senate, flipping seats in West Virginia and Ohio, previously held by Democrat-aligned incumbents. This shift grants the GOP a majority for the 119th Congress, with implications for policy direction over…

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