Thursday, January 1, 2026

Hafeez Shaikh urges US investors to explore Pakistani market

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Friday urged the United States (US) businessmen to explore...

Pakistan’s cherries sweeten up Chinese market: market access granted after 12-year wait

ISLAMABAD: While the cherry this year is over, Pakistan has gained market access for exporting cherries to China. After a 12-year-long wait, the long-standing...

Reforms to bring economic growth, improve revenue system: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the basic purpose of bringing reforms was to accelerate economic growth, improve revenue system and restore the confidence...

Foxconn targets India’s chip scheme after pulling plug on $19.5bn JV

Foxconn said it intends to apply for incentives under India's semiconductor production plan, a day after the Taiwanese firm split with Vedanta on a...

Business confidence continues to steep downwards amidst economic crises, shows Gallup Business Confidence Index

Inflation, Rupee depreciation, and loan default leave business community perilously worried about current and future conditions

Huawei applies to trademark its own operating system after US ban

LIMA/SHANGHAI: China's Huawei has applied to trademark its "Hongmeng" operating system (OS) in at least nine countries and Europe, data from a UN body...

‘Eighteen’ all set to strengthen its foothold in Dubai

DUBAI: Eighteen, a world class lifestyle destination development, has expanded its presence in UAE as it participated in one of Pakistan’s most successful real estate...

FPCCI delegation visits USA, highlights economic potential of Pakistan

KARACHI: A thirty-member trade delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and American-Pakistan Business Development Forum visited the United States...

Govt needs to take concrete steps on war footing for revival of economy: PCMEA

Abdul Latif Malik appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan for taking interests in exports of the country and said that the government should follow its guidelines immediately.
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At G7, a warning about economic outlook as US debt crisis looms

Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations warned on Saturday of mounting economic uncertainty, in a subdued end to a three-day meeting...

Hafeez Shaikh to discuss upcoming budget with business community tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh will visit Lahore tomorrow (Saturday) to discuss in detail matters of mutual interests with...

1QFY21: Nishat Mills’ profit up 2.5pc to Rs946m

LAHORE: The Board of Directors of Nishat Mills Limited (NML) met on Wednesday to review the company’s performance and announce its financial results for the...

Traders shut down markets across Pakistan

--Most businesses remain shut in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta in protest against ‘unfair’ taxes levied by govt LAHORE/KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: A countrywide shutter-down strike was observed by...

Lahore, Karachi chambers join hands for trade promotion

LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) have decided to make joint efforts to promote...

PM terms trade, investment ‘an important pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy’

'After overcoming the most difficult challenge of stabilising the economy during the first six months, our focus is now on economic growth'  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister...