China to protect its trade interests amid rift with U.S.
BEIJING: The United States has openly disregarded trade rules with an inquiry into intellectual property and China will defend its interests, Vice...
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.
Election 2018: Political parties release specific plans for CPEC
ISLAMABAD: With the General Election 2018 around the corner, almost all major political parties have come up with their respective election manifestos...
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...
Finance Division clarifies news about current account deficit
Clarifying a news item on current account deficit, appeared in a section of press on December 20, it said the news does not reflect the factual position, a Finance Division press release said.
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...
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...
Brasil envoy for more trade with Pakistan
SIALKOT:Â Ambassador of Brasil in Pakistan Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins has said that Brasil will soon establish the direly needed "Pak-Brazil Business Forum"...
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...
China says US trade issues are ‘definitely’ resolvable
BEIJING: China said on Thursday that the thorny trade
issues plaguing relations with the United States are resolvable after fractious
talks between the economic...
Russia keen to invest in CPEC, Balochistan: Counsel General
QUETTA:Â 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 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...
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.
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...