High prices dampened gold demand in India and China, forcing dealers to offer discounts ahead of the upcoming Diwali festival.
Bajaj Auto reports a 21% rise in Q2 profit, driven by strong motorcycle sales and plans for $10M investment in Brazil.
IMF calls for Pakistan to reform agriculture and textile sectors to boost growth, enhance competitiveness, and reduce poverty.
As India aims for global economic stature, the latest FATF Mutual Evaluation Report reveals glaring deficiencies in the country’s AML and CFT systems.
Research reveals poor disclosure of foreign-financed projects in Sri Lanka, with compliance significantly lacking.
Pakistan’s soybean industry sees opportunity as US prices drop, with key players attending Soy Connext in San Francisco.
Air Link and Acer Gadget team up to launch Acer Gadget e10 devices in Pakistan, boosting local tech with high-quality products.
Pakistan to sign a $2B deal with a European shipping firm by October for investment in Karachi Port Trust and shipbreaking.
![The formation of Pakistan's Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) aimed to enhance and simplify the country's investment climate [Image via Bloomberg].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/387604833.webp "Pakistan’s Investment Climate")
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is a unified platform designed to enhance and simplify Pakistan’s investment climate.
As a result of its facilitation, Pak Suzuki has started exporting vehicles to Bangladesh and Afghanistan. CEO of Pak Suzuki Hiroshi Kawamura said this showcases the quality and competitiveness of Pakistani-made vehicles in the international market.