Pakistan’s rice exports see major uptick in FY 2023-24
The overall food group exports from Pakistan grew by 57.66%, reaching $4.267bn, while food imports decreased by 21.09%, falling to $4.721bn
Govt imports 220,000 tons of urea to support farmers
The Government has imported 220,000 tons of urea, addressing the recent fertilizer shortage and bolstering the agriculture sector. Commerce Minister Dr. Gohar...
Textile, clothing exports showcase some resurgence in economy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's textile and clothing exports have experienced a notable upturn for the second consecutive month, according to data released by the...
ECC greenlights wheat import for flour export
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) convened on Tuesday and sanctioned the import of wheat with the intention of exporting flour.
The Ministry...
Govt to allocate upto Rs500mn to fund startups for international incubation
The BridgeStart program to fund 100 startups each year to join global incubators/accelerators
Pakistan’s dollar bonds dip amid election worries
Political instability threatens the negotiation and implementation of the IMF program, essential for Pakistan's debt sustainability
Fact Check: The viral Imran Khan mask has not been sold a million times on Daraz
A message has been circulating on Whatsapp claiming that this mask, which was originally retailing for Rs 345 on Daraz, is now out of stock
Bears leave the PSX field for bulls to take over
KSE-100 surges by 796 points or 1.26%
Gold prices drop in Pakistan following global market downturn
This recent drop follows a decrease of Rs1,700 per tola on Saturday, indicating a continuing trend of falling gold prices
Govt to ban state-level wheat import to keep prices stable
Pakistan claims a significant surplus of wheat, ensuring a robust supply chain to meet the needs of the populace
ECC to consider exporting famous Sahiwal bulls to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka wants quality breed for its artificial insemination program; looks for exception in Pakistan’s livestock export ban
IMF cuts Pakistan’s 2024 growth projection to 2%, raising concerns
Despite the positive global outlook, the IMF anticipates global growth to remain below the recent historical average of 3.8 percent in 2024.
As Bjarke leaves Daraz, more layoffs on the cards at Pakistan’s biggest eCommerce company
Up to 25% workforce at Daraz expected to be slashed, including people in senior management
Govt prioritises small businesses to offset trade deficit
This new focus on small businesses by the govt is a critical step towards achieving a balanced trade scenario
Fertiliser sector’s profits skyrocket, 104% growth expected in Q4 FY2023: report
Topline securities forecasts mammoth gains for fertilizer sector