Trade deficit EDITORIAL: Pakistan exports declined by 24 percent in July compared to the month before — 2.219 billion dollars... Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:44am
Markets EU wheat steadies as Algeria tender puts focus on exports PARIS: Euronext wheat turned higher on Tuesday after slipping to a one-week low as a drop in the euro and an import... Published 03 Aug, 2022 06:36am
Print Pakistan's July imports fall 37.7pc MoM Country’s trade deficit narrows 20.6% in July 2022 Updated 02 Aug, 2022 09:46am
Markets APTMA says Pakistan's textile exports to suffer decline in July Trade organisation, which represents the country's largest industrial sector, says month-on-month fall to come on account of energy supply issues Updated 30 Jul, 2022 08:11pm
Pakistan Pakistan's current account deficit hits $2.28bn in June, up 59% month-on-month Cumulative deficit for FY22 stands at $17.4bn, 517% higher on a yearly basis Updated 27 Jul, 2022 09:16pm
BR Research Rice exports: will the rally continue? It had become expected, but it certainly didn’t start that way. Pakistan’s annual rice exports earnings breached... Published 22 Jul, 2022 08:56am
Business & Finance Industrial production to take a hit due to extended Eid holidays: FPCCI Trade body wants reduction in holidays, restoration of Saturdays as working days Published 06 Jul, 2022 08:49pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 57% YoY in FY22 Pakistan's trade deficit widened by 57% during fiscal year 2021-22, and reached $48.67 billion compared to $30.96... Published 04 Jul, 2022 11:17am
Pakistan Punjab governor for carrying forward good policies of previous govt Says despite difficult conditions, business community playing an active role in the economic development of the country Updated 03 Jul, 2022 09:45am
Pakistan Chaotic economic situation: Need stressed for practical solutions to boost exports KARACHI: To understand and provide suggestions on Pakistan’s economic challenges, Sadia Rashid, President of... Published 01 Jul, 2022 06:13am
Print UAE suspends exports of Indian wheat for four months DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered a four-month suspension in exports and re-exports of wheat and... Updated 16 Jun, 2022 09:45am
Markets In a first: Pakistan's D.G. Khan to export cement to US: report Ship is being loaded at Karachi port for delivery to Houston, says CFO Updated 14 Jun, 2022 08:58pm
Markets New all-time low for rupee, US dollar closes over 205 Multiple factors, including delay in IMF programme revival, driving currency depreciation Updated 14 Jun, 2022 08:57pm
Business & Finance ReMIT holds RTC on ‘Enquiry Point System’ with Customs officials KARACHI: The Revenue Mobilization for Investment and Trade Programme (ReMIT) conducted a Roundtable Conference on... Published 12 Jun, 2022 07:44am
Business & Finance ‘Newly posted TIOs to play key role in enhancing exports’ FAISALABAD: Newly posted Trade & Investment Officers (TIOs) would play a key role in enhancing exports, bringing... Published 12 Jun, 2022 06:55am
Business & Finance Exports: FPCCI chief for exploring Norwegian market KARACHI: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has regretted... Published 10 Jun, 2022 07:38am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s REER declines to 95.85 in April A Real Effective Exchange Rate below 100 means a country’s exports are competitive, while imports are expensive Published 07 Jun, 2022 03:37pm
Print July-May trade deficit widens 57.85pc to $43.334bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Trade deficit widened by 57.85 per cent during the first 11 months (July-May) of the current fiscal year... Updated 03 Jun, 2022 10:15am
BR Research It is not 2018 again The theory that Pakistan is not built for 5 percent growth on a sustainable basis keeps making rounds. This time is... Published 31 May, 2022 10:24am
Markets Iran’s energy export revenue up 60% in March-May vs year ago DUBAI: Iran’s energy export revenue is 60% higher in the first two months of the Iranian year (March 21 to May 21)... Published 29 May, 2022 06:36pm
Business & Finance South Korea May 1-20 exports rise 24.1% y/y, trade deficit at $4.8bn SEOUL: South Korea’s exports for the first 20 days of May jumped 24.1% year-on-year, while imports increased at a... Published 23 May, 2022 10:52am
World New Zealand PM Ardern to visit U.S. to boost exports, lure tourists New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will visit the United States this week in a bid to boost exports and lure... Published 22 May, 2022 10:55pm
Business & Finance Investors: Govt committed to providing friendly environment: Miftah ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail said here on Thursday that the incumbent ... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
Opinion Navigating exchange rate labyrinth Classical economic theory of demand and supply for goods applies just as well to a currency, the Pak rupee, the... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Print MoC asked to come up with creative strategy PM Shehbaz Sharif approves formation of a special policy-making committee to promote agro-based industries, increase crop yields and export them Updated 18 May, 2022 10:14am
Markets Putin says large Russian grain harvest to support higher exports MOSCOW: Russia, one of the world’s largest wheat exporters, will increase wheat exports this year due to a... Published 14 May, 2022 04:05am
Business & Finance FY22: Jul-Apr cement despatches fall 8.22pc to 44.3m tons LAHORE: Cement despatches (both domestic and exports) during the first 10 months of current financial year 2021-22... Published 10 May, 2022 06:20am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz orders ban on sugar export Says there will be strict action against smuggling and hoarding of the commodity Updated 09 May, 2022 07:26pm
World Indonesia seizes tanker over palm oil export ban violation JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy has seized a tanker that was carrying palm oil out of the country in violation of an... Published 07 May, 2022 02:28pm
Markets US natgas rises after Russia halts exports to Poland, Bulgaria NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 3% to one-week high on Wednesday on expectations US liquefied natural ... Published 29 Apr, 2022 07:03am