Trump readies tariffs on $200 billion more Chinese goods despite talks: source
Trump, who had already imposed 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese goods, said a week ago that he would be adding tariffs on another $200 billion in goods
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...
IMF’s Lagarde warns trade conflicts dimming global growth outlook
Lagarde, in a speech ahead of the IMF and World Bank’s annual meetings next week in Indonesia, said growth was at its highest level since 2011, but had plateaued, with fewer countries participating in the expansion
Pakistan amongst best performers, up by 12pc on MSCI, says report
LAHORE: Despite political and external pressures, Pakistan has recorded a surge of 12 per cent on the MSCI index and 6 per...
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.
Asad Umar presents amendments to budget for ongoing fiscal year
Finance Minister Asad Umar on Tuesday announced a “mini-budget” in the National Assembly and said that if the government continues in the present economic trajectory, the country will be doomed.
Exports surge by 13.14pc, trade deficit widens by 17.3pc in first 9 months
KARACHI: The country’s exports have enhanced by 13.14 per cent in first nine-months of the current fiscal year to $17.081 billion, as...
Chinese companies keen in joint ventures with Pakistani companies
Speaking at the occasion, the representatives of Chinese companies said this was their first visit to Pakistan to explore business opportunities in Pakistani market.
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...
TDAP endeavouring to facilitate exporters
LAHORE: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is endeavouring to help and facilitate exporters of all product sectors with an aim...
Market Daily: Cements, E&Ps push KSE 100 by 400 points
LAHORE: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had a lazy start to the week with narrow volumes. With lawmakers playing the number game...
Chairman OIC FPCC for increasing trade with Afghanistan
PESHAWAR: The Chairman Council of OIC Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Haji Naseem ur Rehman has said that...
Iranian envoy invites Pakistani businessmen to avail potential of Free Trade Zones
Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost has said that Iran and Pakistan should concentrate on trade and economic activities to further improve bilateral relations. Iranian Free Trade Zones have great potential for Pakistani businessmen and they should avail this opportunity through joint ventures.
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...
21.74pc growth of food group exports in eight months
ISLAMABAD: Food group exports from the country during the first eight months of the current financial year grew by 21.74 per cent as...