Pakistan’s tobacco exports surge 137pc YoY in July
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tobacco exports have increased by 137.53 per cent to $2.171 million in July, the first month of fiscal year (FY)...
Stocks turn red over Senate’s rejection of FATF bill
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another jittery session on Wednesday, with the benchmark index succumbing to selling pressure and closing...
FPCCI demands concrete steps for development of KP, tribal districts
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Tuesday demanded concrete steps to develop Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and...
Karachi restaurants suspend delivery through Foodpanda
KARACHI: Citing "unfair practices" as reasons, the All Pakistan Restaurant Association (APRA) has announced suspension of business with mobile food delivery marketplace...
Pak-Afghan business community to hold joint industrial exhibition
PESHAWAR: The trade associations of Afghanistan and Pakistan have decided to hold a joint industrial exhibition in Peshawar in December this year...
Govt lifts ban on export of Tyvek Suits, antimalarial drugs
ISLAMABAD: With the removal of restrictions on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like masks, sanitizers etc, the government on Tuesday has also lifted...
Steel industry opposes tariff reduction proposals of NTC
ISLAMABAD: As the National Tariff Commission (NTC) has proposed a reduction in tariff on import of finished or semi-finished steel products, the...
FBR fulfils long-standing demand of fan manufacturers
ISLAMABAD: The customs wing of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday issued a notification resolving the long-standing demand of fan manufacturers.
The...
With 69pc annual growth, Pakistan ranked eighth fastest-growing freelancing economy
LAHORE: Global payment platform Payoneer, in its latest report “Freelancing in 2020: An Abundance of Opportunities,” has ranked Pakistan as the eighth...
Stocks end lower as investors continue to book profits
KARACHI: In line with the previous session, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw volatile activity on Tuesday, with the indices swaying in...
UK’s credit agency increases financing limit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The British government’s credit financing agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF), has increased its financing limit to £1.5 billion for UK businesses...
Pakistan, China likely to sign MoU for cooperation in ICT
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China may expand bilateral cooperation in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) in the near future as...
Pakistan, China sign agreement for Rashakai SEZ development
PM Imran says provision of jobs through industrialisation among his top priorities
Pakistan desirous of expanding trade ties with Ethiopia: President Alvi
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said Pakistan attaches great significance to its ties with Ethiopia and wants to expand trade and commercial...
Motorbike, three-wheeler sales up 19.6pc in July-Aug FY21
ISLAMABAD: The sale of motorbikes and three-wheelers witnessed an increase of 19.59pc during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year...