Pakistan records current account surplus of $128mn in February

Current account deficit amounted to $999 million in 8MFY24 

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 shows 

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 delays 

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-month 

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? 

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? 

Mango export potential compromised by alleged foul play by govt dept

ISLAMABAD: An alarming issue came to light during a meeting in Multan, chaired by Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research...

What went down with Pakistan’s meat exports to the UAE?

The UAE has banned fresh meat exports from Pakistan coming via the sea. How is the meat industry responding?

Selection process of officers for trade missions abroad challenged in court

IHC asks commerce ministry why some qualified candidates weren’t even interviewed

SECP puts a leash on nano-lending apps

No digital nano-lender will now be allowed to earn more than the principal amount from a loan.

What is BRICS, which countries want to join and why?

The BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - will hold its 15th heads of...

Bitcoin drops to new two-month low as world markets sell off

Top cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a fresh two-month low on Friday, breaking out of its recent tight range as a wave of risk...

Mango exports to Iran resume amidst controversy over hot water treatment

Exporters allege DPP of favouritism towards a specific HWT plant