Pakistan At Glance

Corporate Pakistan

The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI):
This upcoming information rich site of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides regular business news updates and a discussion forum for interested professionals on commerce-related issues. A detailed introduction of its history and objectives, links to stock exchanges, banks, newspapers, hotels and airlines, seaport information and government notifications regarding business, as well as an alphabetical list of clients are also available online. http://www.fpcci.com

Privatisation Commission:
This is the official website of Privatisation Commission of Government of Pakistan. The transport page gives info related to airports, railways, roads and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). The power page is key to obtaining information about Karachi Electricity Supply Corporation (KESC), Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and Faisalabad Area Electricity Board (FAEB). The link to Oil & Gas gives details of Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Oil & Gas Development Corporation Ltd., Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd., Sui Southern Gas Company, Pakistan Oilfields Ltd. (POL), Attock Refinery Ltd. (ARL) and related statistics and policies to Oil and Gas. The website also provides info about Pakistan Telecommunications (PTCL) and Pakistan Steel Mill. In addition, a country profile along with a brief history, government, economy and industry, financial sector and statistics is available. The finance page gives details of all the leading financial institutions like IDBP, PICIC, NDFC, NIT, HBL, UBL, NBL, ABL, MCB and Investment Corporation of Pakistan.  http://privatisation.gov.pk/

Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis:
The Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis performs functions broadly related to policy formulation regarding labour administration, manpower planning, and employment promotion. The site begins with a brief introduction of its objectives and organizational structure. "The Future", the news magazine on child labour is also available here. There are links to government sites, attached departments, autonomous bodies, and subordinate offices. A news section, relevant contact information, and an online feedback form are also provided on this site. http://www.labour.gov.pk/

Export Processing Zones Authority Pakistan:- EPZ Pakistan is formed to plan, develop and operate the export processing zones in Pakistan. Its primarily concern is to boost industrialization and augment the country's export by creating facilities for investors to enable them to setup export oriented units which would, as a consequence, create job opportunities, bring in new technology and know-how, and attract foreign investment. The site gives an overview of the incentives which are given to investors in Pakistan. Information about the procedure and eligibility for Investment is also present at this site. Latest news about EPZ Pakistan is present via the news link. http://www.epza.com.pk