Remittances grow 10pc to $1.6bn
KARACHI: Remittances increased 10.1 per cent year-on-year to $1.6 billion in January, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
Foreign buyers express interest in Pakistani fruits and vegetables
ISLAMABAD: In the recently held exhibition in Berlin named “Fruit Logistica” more than 30 buyers who participated have shown interest in buying fruits...
Increase in petroleum prices due to hike in international market: Ministry of Petroleum
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Petroleum on Monday informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the government has increased the price of petroleum products due...
Industries minister stresses enhancing bilateral trade with Bosnia
ISLAMABAD: Industries and Production Federal Minister Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi on Monday stressed the need for enhancing bilateral trade and investment relations between...
Pakistan and Canada to hold bilateral trade talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada will hold trade dialogue on Monday that is aimed at promoting bilateral trade, between the two countries to its...
Pakistan and UK should take steps to increase bilateral trade: Steve Crossman
KARACHI: British Deputy High Commissioner Steve Crossman emphasised on taking more steps to increase trade between Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK), which...
Oil slides towards weekly loss on excess supply worries
LONDON: Oil prices fell for a sixth day on Friday, and were on track for their biggest weekly loss in 10 months, as...
Pakistan-Germany should increase efforts for B2B partnerships: Haroon
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue and Federal Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan has called for re-doubling of efforts to...
PIA outlines ‘aggressive’ plan to boost flights to Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country's cash-strapped national carrier, says it plans to boost the number of flights it operates to Saudi...
China agrees to accommodate Pakistan’s concerns on FTA
ISLAMABAD: During the 9th round of negotiations on China Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the Pakistan delegation led by Commerce Secretary Mohammad...
Chinese delegation to visit Pakistan to review CPEC projects
ISLAMABAD: A Chinese delegation is scheduled to visit Pakistan next month to review the progress under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), due to reports...
Leather exports rise 1.82pc in six months
ISLAMABAD: Exports of leather manufacturers from the country during the first half of the fiscal year 2017-18 witnessed an increase of 1.82 per...
Impediments to Pak-Afghan trade to be removed by FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s, Director General Transit Trade has decided to extend bonded carrier service charges, contemplate deferral of demurrage...
Pakistan-Indonesia conclude review process for PTA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have finalised the review process for the bilateral preferential trade agreement that is likely to enhance local exports...
Oil hits one-month low after US inventory build
NEW YORK: Oil prices fell to a one-month low on Wednesday, after United States (US) data showed an unexpected build in refined products,...