The quest for export-led growth EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb while talking to the Dutch Ambassador reiterated the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:46am
Print Aligning GSP+ programme with 5Es framework: Planning minister proposes a multi-pronged strategy ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal proposed a multi-pronged... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:20am
Print Govt vows export-led growth Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb holds meeting with Ambassador of Netherlands Henny de Vries in Islamabad Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:15pm
BR Research Current account roundup 4MFY25: surpluses galore! The current account posted a surplus of $349 million in October, and the 4MFY25 surplus stands at $218 million.... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:50am
Markets Pakistan’s REER index increases to 100.9 in October 2024 Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:35pm
Markets Pakistan records $349mn current account surplus in October 2024 This is the third consecutive month in which Pakistan's current account has posted surplus Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:27pm
Business & Finance Value-addition, diversification: APTMA secures Jam’s support to boost exports ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has assured the delegation of All Pakistan Textile Mills... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:17am
BR Research Pak Leather Crafts Limited Pak Leather Crafts Limited (PSX: PAKL) is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company. It was established... Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Business & Finance $100bn exports in 7-8 years eyed: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Sami Saeed has said that the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Business & Finance Export diversification, import substitution opportunities exist: Consulting firm for addressing structural deficiencies KARACHI: The experts have underscored the importance of addressing structural deficiencies and the need for... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:47am
Opinion Retaining export competitiveness through traceability Traceability has become essential in the modern textile supply chain as buyers increasingly demand transparency,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Print Export boost: Pharma sector urges govt to lend a helping hand KARACHI: As Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector aims to leverage its potential for increased exports, industry experts... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Print Pak mission in China: 20 new posts created in Trade Section ISLAMABAD: The government has created 20 new posts in Trade Section of Pakistan’s Mission in China to boost exports,... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 02:39pm
Opinion Export industry: challenges and solutions It is heartening to note that a multinational company operating in Pakistan has successfully showcased and set an... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:22am
Business & Finance Carpet industry urges govt to help it boost exports LAHORE: Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) chairman Mian Atiqur Rehman said that... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Business & Finance Jul-Oct exports up 13.45pc to $10.88bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 13.45 per cent during the first four months (July-October) of ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Pakistan’s trade deficit contracts 31% YoY to $1.5bn in October 2024 In 4MFY25, trade deficit narrows 5.59% to $6.97 billion Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:06pm
Editorials Exporters and the IMF EDITORIAL: The Executive Committee of the National Export Development Board and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:01am
Business & Finance Need stressed to enhance manpower export in hospitality sector KARACHI: Pakistan's government, in collaboration with the private sector, could provide training in various skills ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Business & Finance National trade policy ineffective in simplifying tariff structure: report ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Policy (2019-24) was a step in the right direction but remained ineffective in... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Print LSM negativity falls to 0.19pc: C/A surplus drops to $98m in Q1 Finance Division in its monthly economic update and outlook for October says economy has demonstrated sustained recovery during first quarter of fiscal year 2025 Updated 31 Oct, 2024 03:06pm
Pakistan Finance ministry sees Pakistan’s headline inflation at 6-7% in October 2024 CPI to decelerate further in November to 5.5-6.5%, says finance ministry Updated 30 Oct, 2024 10:43pm
Business & Finance NIBAF, SBP officials told: Importance of export-led growth, increased productivity emphasised ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the importance of... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:50am
Print Reservations conveyed to Senate: Levy of 2pc IDC by KP govt to hit exports: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned provincial governments that imposition of two percent... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:34am
Pakistan Alcoholic beverages: ‘Punjab Excise Dept illegally stopped exports’ ISLAMABAD: A leading exporter of alcoholic beverages, Wednesday, informed Senate Standing Committee on Finance that... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance India removes floor price for non-basmati white rice exports NEW DELHI: India has removed the floor price for the export of non-basmati white rice, the government said in an... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Print IMF conditionalities: PM-led NEDB may become redundant ISLAMABAD: The government’s National Export Development Board (NEDB) headed by the Prime Minister may become... Updated 22 Oct, 2024 08:44am
Business & Finance Sept CA posts $119m surplus KARACHI: Pakistan’s external account continues to show positive momentum, recording a second consecutive current... Published 22 Oct, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance China boosts export controls on dual use items BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council to unveil regulations on export control ... Published 20 Oct, 2024 05:51am
Print Sugar export to Tajikistan: SBP asks banks to process transactions KARACHI: Pakistan is set to export 40,000 tons of sugar to Tajikistan under bilateral trade arrangements on a... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 02:55pm