Seven Pakistani entities added to US export control list

The United States has added seven Pakistani companies to a list of foreign entities that are subject to stringent export control measures,...

Pakistan to be among top 50 of EoDB list by 2020

LAHORE: Provincial Finance Minister Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha said that Pakistan aims to be among the top 50 countries on the Ease...

IMF resident rep calls on Minister of State for Finance

ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed IMF Resident Representative to Pakistan, Maria Teresa Daban Sanchez called on the Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal here on...

Textile value-chain on priority in federal budget 2018-19: Pervaiz Malik

LAHORE: Federal Commerce Minister Pervaiz Malik on Wednesday assured that textile value chain was topmost priority in federal budget 2018-19. Addressing an International...

Pakistan Investment Forum successfully concluded in Paris

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Investment Forum jointly organised by the Pakistan Board of Investment, Embassy of Pakistan to France and Mouvement des Entreprises de...

Russia keen to invest in CPEC, Balochistan: Counsel General

QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was creating prosperous opportunities for profitable investment in Balochistan, while 'we want...

FATF grey-listing does not affect Pakistan’s ability to borrow: IMF deputy director

The grey-listing of Pakistan by the global watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has no direct consequences for its ability to borrow...

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to substantially increase bilateral trade

Pakistan and Tajikistan Saturday agreed to make joint efforts to substantially increase the bilateral trade, noting that there existed huge economic potential to exploit.

Czech minister calls for increased bilateral trade with Pakistan

KARACHI: Czech Republic's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ivan Jancarek has said that the global economic, environmental, and financial changes have caused...

Asian shares tripped up by new U.S. tariff threat

U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to announce new tariffs on about $200 billion on Chinese imports as early as Monday.

Common standards for SAARC countries on food items approved

LAHORE: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations have approved harmonised and uniform standards for three food items. While the final common...

Pakistani rice exporters benefit from increased market access in Indonesia

ISLAMABAD: After bilateral negotiations, the Ministry of Commerce was successful in getting greater market access for its exports into the Indonesian market. According to...

US showcases agricultural partnership at Expo in Lahore

LAHORE: The Embassy of the United States of America showcased its long-standing support for Pakistan’s agriculture sector with a pavilion at the...

SAARC chamber urges unity for a strong business agenda in South Asia

LAHORE: SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CII) Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik Wednesday said South Asian countries need to work together with a...

Pakistan’s Gwadar port sees first container vessel, a milestone for Belt and Road initiative

ISLAMABAD: The Gwadar Port in Pakistan, a key project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has become operational for container vessels, as...