Pharma exports increase 7pc in eight months

ISLAMABAD: The export of pharmaceutical goods from the country witnessed an increase of 7.21 per cent during the first eight months of...

Exports register 13.6pc growth in February: Razak Dawood

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Industry and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Monday said a 13.61 per cent surge...
Soyabean-palm oil

Soyabean, palm oil imports drop 9.58pc, 6.28pc in six months

ISLAMABAD: The imports of edible oil including soyabean and palm into the country during the first half of the current financial year...

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

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

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
Artificial jewellery

Artificial jewellery exports dip 17pc in seven months

ISLAMABAD: The exports of artificial jewellery from the country dipped by 17.27 per cent during the first seven months of the current...

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

Senate panel asks automobile companies to brief on quality standards, price ranges, tax matters

The meeting chaired by Senator Ahmed Khan on Thursday discussed the total number of vehicles sold, the amount of tax paid, details of spare parts produced locally and imported from abroad and fulfilment of corporate social responsibility role by Toyota, Honda and Suzuki motors.

Gulf conflict would see oil prices spike, ease, jump again: research

LONDON: Oil would initially jump by $15-20 a barrel if Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, but prices would ease immediately once...

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

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...

Govt developing export-oriented policies to enhance exports

Secretary Textile said energy tariffs for export industries were being subsidized to secure their competitive edge in the international market

PARC becomes ‘white elephant’?

Ministry of National Food Security and Research declines additional funds worth Rs1.32 billion for PARC

Govt imposes ban on export of surgical masks, hand sanitisers

MoC also notifies ban on onion exports