Jul-Oct period: Textile exports down 6.33pc to $5.565bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports declined by around 6.33 per cent during the first four months... Updated 18 Nov, 2023 09:09am
Print PTI issues ‘white paper’ on state of economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government put the fast dwindling economy of the country on the path of... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:56am
Business & Finance 73pc growth seen in rice, sesame seed exports: PBF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) said Pakistan’s exports increased by 13.5% in October 2023, reaching a... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Print New gas sale prices notified by Ogra ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) in accordance with the policy guidelines of the federal... Updated 09 Nov, 2023 03:53pm
Business & Finance BMP highlights significance of inward foreign flows LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has said that... Published 06 Nov, 2023 05:27am
Print APTMA sayssupports gas, RLNG pricing reforms LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has fully supported the government’s decision on gas/ RLNG... Updated 04 Nov, 2023 09:39am
Editorials Trade deficit EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) trade data for July-October 2023 notes an improvement in the balance... Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am
Print Higher markup payments will continue to pose big challenges: MoF ISLAMABAD: The higher markup payments, on the expenditure side, will continue to pose significant challenges for... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:59am
Business & Finance Vendors, auto parts makers urged to explore global business opportunities KARACHI: A symposium on ‘The Future Drive: innovations, exports, trends, and way forward for auto parts... Published 29 Oct, 2023 03:25am
Print TMA concerned at ‘exorbitant’ hike in gas tariffs KARACHI: Syed Usman Ali, Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (TMA) has expressed... Updated 28 Oct, 2023 09:13am
Print Gas/RLNG pricing reforms: APTMA hails ECC decision ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) wholeheartedly welcomes the Economic Coordination... Updated 26 Oct, 2023 09:50am
Print Q1 IT, ITeS export remittances up 3.3pc to $655m YoY ISLAMABAD: The IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer services and call centre... Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:50pm
Business & Finance China tightens curbs on graphite exports BEIJING: China said on Friday it will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national ... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:05am
Business & Finance Export of skilled manpower can help country fetch huge forex: LCCI president LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Kashif Anwar has said that Pakistan can fetch huge foreign... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:05am
Business & Finance Alvi for boosting trade ties with Morocco ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for increasing cooperation with Morocco in the fields of trade,... Published 19 Oct, 2023 05:10am
Print Azad Pattan, Kohala HP projects: Chances of achieving FC slim ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has stated that probability of achieving... Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:33am
Business & Finance Indonesia Sept exports down 16.2% y/y, more than expected JAKARTA: Indonesia’s exports fell more than expected in September amid a steep drop in shipments of mining products,... Published 16 Oct, 2023 09:49am
Opinion On the edge of a precipice The World Bank recently warned that Pakistan’s economy is on the edge of a precipice. Any more of the same will... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
BR Research On forward risks The 1-rupee a day PKR appreciation continues. As rupee appreciates, systematic risk builds up. Exporters’ selling... Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:53am
Business & Finance MCML exports 14 Oshan X7 SUVs to Kenya KARACHI: In a groundbreaking achievement for the Pakistani automotive industry, Master Changan Motors Ltd (MCML), a... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan MoC asked to probe why ‘spoiled’ meat was exported to UAE ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Commerce has directed Commerce Ministry to probe factors which led to export... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Business & Finance 6 Chinese polyester fabric varieties: New customs values fixed ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of six... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:19am
Business & Finance ‘Organic Meat’: First Pakistani firm to export meat to China BEIJING: In a groundbreaking development for Pakistan’s meat industry, a local meat company named Pakistan’s... Published 09 Oct, 2023 06:24am
Print Afghanistan transit trade agreement: MoC allows transportation of goods already landed at Karachi ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce has allowed transportation of fabrics, tyres, black tea, cosmetics, toiletries,... Updated 05 Oct, 2023 09:43am
Markets Pakistan’s textile exports plunge 12% year-on-year in September: APTMA On a monthly basis, exports decrease nearly 8% in comparison to August Updated 04 Oct, 2023 10:44pm
Print Fiscal adjustment hamstrung by interest payments Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives says economy has slowly and steadily started recovering from the downturn in growth Updated 04 Oct, 2023 10:00am
Opinion Export sector: prohibitive energy costs If the economy is to be stabilized, exports can no longer afford to pay for the energy sector’s failures and... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
Business & Finance Jul-Sep trade deficit shrinks 42.25pc to $5.289bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed down by 42.25 percent in the first quarter (July-Sept) of the current... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am
Business & Finance Economic revival plan: Tax on retail, agri and real estate sectors may be revised: MoF Key measures include revenue enhancement strategies including tax revisions in sectors such as retail, agriculture, and real estate, alongside a wealth tax on movable assets, as deemed appropriate Updated 30 Sep, 2023 09:45am
BR Research Bill discounting: still no trust in the Rupee? It seemed that the tough times were over. Just two months ago, foreign bill discounting transactions at commercial... Published 22 Sep, 2023 08:47am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees