USD25bn textile exports can be a reality After a challenging year in 2023, Pakistan’s value-added textile sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in... Updated 23 Dec, 2024 08:51am
BR Research Comfortable in surplus The current account surplus streak continues for the fourth consecutive month in November, and the surplus in... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:13am
Business & Finance Nov CA surplus hits 10-year peak KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account recorded a 10-year high monthly surplus of $729 million in November 2024,... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Pakistan records massive $729mn current account surplus in November 2024 This is fourth consecutive month in which Pakistan's current account has posted surplus Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:49pm
Print APTMA urges FBR to revisit new customs system ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to review new... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 09:07am
Business & Finance ‘US has become Pakistan’s largest export market’ ISLAMABAD: The US Chargé d’Affairs Natalie Baker has said that the United States’ has become Pakistan’s largest... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:02am
Business & Finance Schehzad delineates key macro economic achievements ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Finance Minister on Economic and Financial Reforms, Khurram Schehzad said inflation was... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance Jul-Nov exports up 12.57pc to $13.691bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 12.57 per cent during the first five months (July-November) of current... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:20am
BR Research Plan farm-to-global markets A road to sustainable economic growth in Pakistan is hinged upon building and diversifying the export potential.... Published 02 Dec, 2024 08:48am
Print EFS benefits over 1,500 exporters with duty, tax-free imports ISLAMABAD: Over 1500 exporters are enjoying the facility of duty and tax free imports under the Export Facilitation... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 02:24pm
Print MoC asks provinces to prepare export growth roadmaps ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has asked provincial governments to start advance deliberations for the development... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:20am
Editorials Increasing exports EDITORIAL: Better late than never, so if the commerce ministry’s “brainstorming sessions” can really help... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Business & Finance PHMA urges govt to help ensure smooth gas supply LAHORE: While expressing serious concerns over the threats of gas supply termination and notices of additional... Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Business & Finance PRGMEA for a collaborative approach to policymaking LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has emphasized the need... Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Print MoC analyses key reasons behind decline in exports ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has analysed key reasons behind the decline in exports to various regions and... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
Editorials 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
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept