Pakistan’s Cigarette Trade — A double-edged sword

Pakistan exports plummet from $14.38m to $12.06m worth of cigarette to the Middle East in FY 21-22

FTA to boost bilateral trade between South Korea, Pakistan: Ambassador Sangpyo

ISLAMABAD: South Korean Ambassador Suh Sangpyo has said that bilateral trade between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea can tremendously increase if...

Pakistan all set to sign trade pacts with CARs: Dawood

GUJRANWALA: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood has said the government is taking effective and solid measures to promote regional...

Government’s top priority is to boost exports: FM Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin Friday said that the Pakistani economy was moving towards the right path and...

It might be time to reconsider Indo-Pak trading ties

As the smuggling of Indian and Pakistani products continues to thrive through third country channels, why not accept the reality and formalise trading ties?

Yarn traders demand withdrawal of turnover tax

ISLAMABAD: The business community has demanded that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) withdraw the 1.5 per cent turnover tax imposed on...

Senate passes single window bill to facilitate cross-border trade

The upper house of the parliament unanimously passed the Pakistan Single Window Bill, 2021 on Monday that would pave the way for...

Import of Indian cotton likely to be resumed

Pakistan may allow cotton import from India through land route as prospects of gradual restoration of bilateral trade ties have brightened after...

President stresses cementing trade ties with Uzbekistan

President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasised further strengthening Pakistan's relations with Uzbekistan in all areas of mutual interest, including trade, economy, politics...

Govt striving to enhance Pak-Sri Lanka trade, investment relations: Razak

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Tuesday said that the government was working to...

Gwadar SEZ to be declared tax-free zone

ISLAMABAD: The Balochistan government is working on a plan to declare the Gwadar Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a tax-free zone under...

South African envoy eyes $1bn trade with Pakistan

South Africa's High Commissioner Methuthuzeli Madikiza has said that his country considers Pakistan an important market for trade cooperation and is keen...

Pakistan, Iran to open Pishin border crossing to boost trade

TEHRAN: Iran and Pakistan are set to open a third terminal in their borders in the near future in a bid to...

Pakistan, Netherlands agree to enhance trade ties

Pakistan and the Netherlands have agreed to further enhance investment and trade relations. The understanding came during a telephonic conversation between Foreign Minister...

Pak-China Khunjerab border to open tomorrow for 10 days

Pak-China border crossing at Khunjerab Pass will be opened tomorrow (Tuesday) for 10 days. According to an official notification, the border is being...