Business & Finance Joint efforts needed to promote Pak-Sri Lanka trade: envoy KARACHI: Jagath Abeywarna, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Pakistan has said the both countries were enjoying... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Business & Finance Exports may decline by $5bn: Properly managing textile sector getting tough for govt: HCCI HYDERABAD: President of the Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Siddiqui has said that the... Published 31 Oct, 2022 06:55am
Pakistan Trade gap narrows 20% to $2.88bn in September 2022 Deficit reduces due to sharp decrease in imports Updated 04 Oct, 2022 08:46pm
Markets Pakistan’s towels, bedsheets manufacturers shutting operations amid cotton shortage Development comes as flash floods caused by record monsoon rains and glacial melt devastated large swathes of agricultural land in the north and south of the country Updated 04 Oct, 2022 05:33pm
Opinion Dar, diplomacy & economic viability–II Pakistan is still relying on the traditional methods to generate foreign exchange. The major export items to the USA... Published 02 Oct, 2022 05:48am
Business & Finance ‘FWCCI to help women-led businesses enter export market’ FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FWCCI) will facilitate women-led businesses to ... Published 22 Sep, 2022 06:11am
Business & Finance Govt committed to increasing exports to $100bn soon: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:23am
Pakistan Over 23pc surplus witnessed in Pak-US trade: SBP Trade surplus during the period under review was recorded at $335.091 million against $271.952 million last year Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s exports to China increase nearly 12% in Jan-July In July, exports increased nearly 13% to $272.92mn Updated 23 Aug, 2022 08:12pm
Print Export boost: Miftah assures Aptma all-out support ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail Thursday stated that the government’s foremost priority is to promote ... Updated 19 Aug, 2022 09:45am
Print Govt takes step to spur forex inflows thru export boost Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says there will be no tax on companies exporting at least 10pc of their products Updated 18 Aug, 2022 09:45am
Print Minister floats 4-point autarky formula ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has proposed four-point formula – investing in education, reducing... Updated 17 Aug, 2022 09:39am
Print ‘Economic Journey of Pakistan’ released: Govt eyes 6-7pc GDP growth in medium-term Govt aims to attract investment, promote tourism and information technology Updated 14 Aug, 2022 09:48am
Editorials Trade deficit EDITORIAL: Pakistan exports declined by 24 percent in July compared to the month before — 2.219 billion dollars... Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:44am
Opinion Exchange rate volatility and exports The exchange rate is a crucial component of trade and a dynamic macroeconomic determinant. The trade balance is... Published 03 Aug, 2022 05:50am
Markets APTMA says Pakistan's textile exports to suffer decline in July Trade organisation, which represents the country's largest industrial sector, says month-on-month fall to come on account of energy supply issues Updated 30 Jul, 2022 08:11pm
Business & Finance Governor, LCCI discuss measures to boost exports LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Thursday that the business community is contributing to the... Published 29 Jul, 2022 06:14am
Opinion Shehbaz-led narrative needs a revisit Pakistani public today faces a host of economic difficulties that can be laid at the doorstep of those who governed... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Print Italy becomes 7th billion-dollar export destination for Pakistan Remittances from Italy also on the path to touch billion dollars soon Updated 21 Jul, 2022 09:46am
Print Miftah attributes PKR slide to grim political situation Finance minister says there is no pressure on rupee from economic indicators Updated 21 Jul, 2022 09:33am
Business & Finance Slump in US, EU can hit Pakistan exports ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said Pakistani exports are set to get a hit as western... Published 18 Jul, 2022 07:43am
Markets APTMA expects over 20% growth in Pakistan's textile exports in FY23 Patron in Chief of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Dr Gohar Ejaz on Saturday indicated that the... Updated 16 Jul, 2022 08:19pm
Business & Finance Ahsan lists key requirements for economic stability ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that export-led... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Business & Finance ‘Non-tariff barriers creating hurdles in exports’: Country failing to derive desired gains from trade accord with China? KARACHI: Pakistan has failed to capture even five percent of the market share from the 313 high-priority tariff ... Published 01 Jul, 2022 07:39am
Markets Bangladesh tries to secure wheat from Russia as India stops exports: sources DHAKA/MUMBAI: Bangladesh is trying to secure wheat supplies from Russia in a government-to-government deal after... Published 22 Jun, 2022 07:36pm
Pakistan IMF being lenient with current government: Shaukat Tarin Former finance minister says global lender asked PTI to match policy rate with headline inflation instead of core inflation Updated 22 Jun, 2022 06:28pm
Business & Finance D.G. Khan Cement to install 7MW solar plant D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC) will set up a 7MW on-grid solar power plant at its site in Khairpur, the... Published 21 Jun, 2022 12:56pm
Print Exports up 27.89pc: Jul-May imports soar 44.51pc to $72.297bn YoY Imports in May 2022 were $6.777 billion as compared to $6.661 billion in April Exports during May 2022 were $2.626 billion as compared to $2.897 billion in April Updated 17 Jun, 2022 10:45am
Business & Finance July-May 2022: Exports to Italy cross $1bn mark ISLAMABAD: Italy has become billion-dollar export market for Pakistan for the first time ever as during first 11... Published 15 Jun, 2022 08:22am
Pakistan Govt decides to abolish taxes on raw materials for export industries PM Shehbaz orders the formation of task forces to attract investment in multiple sectors Published 08 Jun, 2022 04:57pm