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Anticipation for Task Force on IPPs Zaki Aijaz, the Vice President and Regional Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed strong anticipation for the task force on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Pakistan’s Power Sector Reforms. He emphasized the need for holding the 40 IPPs accountable and providing necessary relief to the public. …

The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has addressed a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the development of a comprehensive long-term export strategy to support Pakistan’s economic growth. PBF President Khawaja Mehboobur Rehman highlighted the need for policy consistency and parliamentary endorsement to ensure stability and foster confidence among businesses, investors, and trade partners. Need for Policy Consistency The PBF …

As of June 2024, Pakistan’s public and publicly guaranteed debt has soared to an unprecedented Rs74.6 trillion. This dramatic increase of Rs8.2 trillion, or 12.3%, from the previous fiscal year has pushed the debt-to-GDP ratio to a concerning 70.5%. This figure significantly surpasses the statutory limit of 57.5% set by the Debt Limitation Act, signaling potential trouble for the nation’s …