Columnist

Shazia Anwer Cheema

- The writer is an author, columnist, and foreign affairs expert who writes for national and international media. She can be reached at @ShaziaAnwerCh Email: [email protected]

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A transforming labor market and opportunities for Pakistan in the Gulf

The global labor market has reached a level of excellence where there is no place for generalized, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor. In this regard, Gulf countries are moving even faster than the average global speed.

September 13, 2023

Tides of change: Pakistan-GCC agricultural collaboration

On August 1, Pakistan’s parliament passed the bill of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) for attracting investment in different sectors predominantly from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, particularly in the food and agriculture sectors.

August 05, 2023

Finally, a single window interface in Pakistan for GCC investors

The Pakistan government has constituted a Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to be a “single window” interface facilitation to potential investors from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

June 26, 2023