PM directs formulation of trade policies to boost exports, business sector
Sharif has mandated the development of new trade policies aimed at bolstering the business sector and increasing competitiveness of Pakistani exports
Trade deficit with Middle East shrinks as oil imports fall
Exports to Kuwait saw a modest increase of 1.97% to $97.31m in 9MFY24, contrasting with a decline in imports by 35.68% to $1.37bn
Saudi Arabia pledges strategic economic partnership with Pakistan
KSA's Deputy Investment Minister Ibrahim Almubarak highlights economic potential of Pakistan, citing demography, location, and natural resources as key factors that make the country a high priority investment destination
Pakistan’s food exports up by 48% to $5.6bn in 9MFY24
Rice exports increased by 83% to $2.930 billion from July to March FY2023-24, PBS data shows
Textile sector exports rise by 3% YoY to $1.3bn in March
APTMA data shows this sector recorded exports of $12.44 billion in nine months of FY2023-24, slightly down by 0.3%Â
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens by 56% YoY in March
Trade deficit shrinks by 25% to $17.030 billion in nine months of FY2023-24Â
Services sector’s trade deficit declines 52% MoM in February
Services exports drop by 1.36% YoY to $5.08 billion in 8MFY24
Pakistan records current account surplus of $128mn in February
Current account deficit amounted to $999 million in 8MFY24Â
Pakistan’s exports grow 25% YoY to $2.7bn in January 2024
Exports increased by 8% to $17.7 billion during the first seven months of FY24, PBS data showsÂ
SBP eases payment regulations for importers
Authorised dealers can pay up to 100% of letter of credit or invoice value
Red Sea attacks pose threat of supply chain disruptions
Industry experts say trade between Pakistan, China, and the Far East is expected to remain unaffected but trade with Europe and America via the Red Sea could face significant delaysÂ
Pakistan’s exports up by 7.7%, imports down by 12% in November
Trade deficit widens by 11.93% year-on-year, narrows by 6.68% month-on-monthÂ
Record-breaking year expected for Pakistan’s rice exports; is that a good thing?
Rice exports are set to break the previous records due to a bumper crop and ban on rice exports by India, but it might not be as good as it sounds
Pakistan’s exports to Europe decline by 12% in Q1 of FY24 despite GSP+
Despite preferential access to 27-member European (EU) countries, Pakistan's exports to Europe in the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year...
Pakistan’s only aluminium can manufacturer is off to a flying start. Can they consolidate?Â
The company has posted a profit of Rs 2.71 billion in 2022 — an increase of more than 72%. But what are the challenges they face as they look to charge ahead?Â