Amazon eyes expansion in Pakistan, eager to capture e-commerce market

Amazon officials have also ensured that every effort would be made to make the process of selling on Amazon easy for Pakistani nationals.

Steel industry demands policy change for exports

According to sources in the industry, some of the leading steel manufacturers have received queries from some Middle Eastern countries regarding imports

Australia rejects India’s request seeking GI tag for basmati rice

Unlike the case in EU, Pakistan did not contest India's application in Australia

AirSial ready for takeoff, gets go-ahead from PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday granted approval for the launch of a new private airline, AirSial, from Sialkot International Airport.

Govt decreases power tariff by Rs3 per kWh for zero-rated industry to enhance exports

Consequently, the tariff cut will be beneficial for the industry and enhance the country’s competitiveness in the global market besides reducing the cost of doing business

Pakistan remained a net loser in FTAs with Indonesia, China, Malaysia and Turkey: Dawood

Govt planning to give a comprehensive industrialisation policy, wherein, the focus will be on engineering, chemical, IT and agriculture sectors instead of the textile sector alone, said Dawood

TOMCL profit rises 22pc in FY20

LAHORE: The Board of Directors (BOD) of The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL) met on Thursday to review the company's performance and...

PSMA to shut down sugar mills in upcoming season if issues not addressed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sugar Mill Association (PSMA) has decided to shut down sugar mills rather than bearing a loss of Rs15 per kg...

The global halal trade: Is Belgium the next frontier for Pakistani exports?

A growing Muslim population and rising non-Muslim interest in halal products is a market waiting to be captured

Pakistan could earn as much as $300m through PVC exports. But will our faltering economy allow it? 

Non-conducive business environment becomes the barrier for the company to increase its local demand and improve exports 

Exports up 27.4pc YoY in September: Razzak Dawood

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Abdul Razak Dawood announced on Monday that exports grew by 27.4% to $2.41 billion in...

Pakistan mulling to slap 200% regulatory duty on Indian imports: Report

Earlier this week it was reported Pakistan’s cement exporters have been directed to recall their containers which were set for India, upon the request of Indian importers after their government imposed a 200% increase in duty on several products

Rupee devaluation fails to spur growth in exports, touch $9.120 billion in 5MFY19

Trade deficit for July-November FY19 fell to $14.51 billion or 2.0% from $14.81 billion in the corresponding period of last year
Onion exports

‘Export of over 300 onion containers allowed’

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Customs Department allowed on Friday the export of more than 300 onion containers after receiving clearance certificates, a former...

As trade deficit declines, export growth disappoints

Growth in imports has stalled, but the rise in exports has failed to deliver tangible results and should be a cause of concern for the government