Cement exports plunge 7.48pc in 1HFY20

ISLAMABAD: The export of cement recorded 7.48 per cent decline during the first half of the current financial year as compared to...

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...

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

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

Chinese envoy meets PM; says next CPEC stage to focus on investing, buying more from Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Yao Jing met Prime Minister Imran Khan on  Thursday and said the next stage of China Pakistan...

Pakistan to request Saudi Arabia for commencement of dialogue on PTA

According to official sources, the PTA will envelop tariff and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) which will aid Pakistan in diversifying its export portfolio to Saudi Arabia

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

Mini-budget supports exports, but increases fiscal consolidation challenges: Moody’s

It projected the deficit to widen to 6% of GDP in fiscal 2019 due to revenue growth possibly being below government forecasts, slower economic growth and the new revenue-based incentives

Aside Chinese CPEC linked inflows, FDI witnessed no major activity in Q1-FY19: SBP

About portfolio investment, the central bank said net outflows accelerated in the first quarter (July-September) of FY19 due to foreign selling doubling from local bourses compared to the same period in 2017

Computer services have fueled ICT exports in recent years: SBP

The central bank said the country’s informal exports were higher than its formal exports and projections by industry experts put the total size of its ICT exports at $2.5 billion

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

ECC seeks revenue impact of withdrawal of duties on cotton imports

ISLAMABAD: As the government is already facing a revenue shortfall of Rs125 billion during the past six months due to the relaxation...

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.

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.