Pakistan, Ethiopia agree to advance trade cooperation, address WTO issues Published 14 Nov, 2026 10:39am Resolving outstanding market-access and pharmaceutical regulatory issues
Funds being arranged for smart meters on transformers: Cheema Published 11 Nov, 2026 04:31am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division, Ahad Cheema has said the government was...
Aleem informs FCCI members: NHA being restructured under new business model Published 02 Nov, 2026 05:01am FAISALABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) is being restructured under a new business model that will enable...
Weir eyes long-term investment in Pakistan’s minerals sector Published 28 Oct, 2026 03:23pm The company will participate in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF’26) as a platinum sponsor
Govt invites Qatari investors to SEZs, Retaj Group eyes hospitality ventures in Pakistan Updated 27 Oct, 2026 03:31pm Retaj Group expressed interest in exploring joint ventures with Pakistani business partners
Govt will provide employment to youth in Balochistan: minister Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:30am KARACHI: Federal Minister and Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashood, has urged Karachi’s...
Pakistan, Canada conclude third round of BIT talks Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:25am ISLAMABAD: The third round of negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between Pakistan and Canada...
Govt forms committee to review gas levy policy amid exporters' concerns Published 22 Oct, 2026 11:03am The meeting extensively reviewed industrial energy costs, particularly the gas levy and its impact on export competitiveness
Pakistan, US make progress on trade deal, but technical issues remain Updated 20 Oct, 2026 04:19pm Pakistan highlighted the need to expedite the visit of relevant US inspection teams for mango export arrangements
FPCCI demands govt bring power tariff below 9 cents per unit Published 11 Oct, 2026 02:21am KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has...
FPCCI says industrial power tariff must fall below 9 cents for all to boost exports Published 10 Oct, 2026 01:19pm Sheikh explained that B3 and B4 consumers still carry a cross-subsidy, even though they take supply at higher voltage and cost less to serve
Germany asks Pakistan to implement GSP Plus reforms Published 07 Oct, 2026 11:21am Ambassador Lepel acknowledged Pakistan’s legislative progress and positive developments in areas relevant to GSP Plus
Govt ensures uninterrupted fuel supply amid law & order concerns Published 24 Sep, 2026 01:01pm PSO directed to make advance arrangements for adequate fuel availability at its depots
Stronger export-oriented economy key to achieving economic strength: Ahsan Published 22 Sep, 2026 05:15am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that continuity...
PAPS 2026 concludes with over 300,000 visitors Published 21 Sep, 2026 04:53am LAHORE: The Pakistan International Auto Show (PAPS) 2026 concluded at the Lahore International Expo Centre after...
Ahsan chairs consultation on civil service reforms Published 20 Sep, 2026 02:22am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday chaired a...
Future economy must be driven by knowledge, exports: Ahsan Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan’s...
VTTI and Honeywell UOP: Investment scope, upgradation of refinery sector discussed Published 17 Sep, 2026 02:47am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held separate meetings with senior representatives of...
Timely PD decisions cut August FCA to Rs1.73/unit: Leghari Published 16 Sep, 2026 05:59am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said on Tuesday that timely actions and decisions taken...
Islamabad Police equipped with 50 electric vehicles to promote green policing Published 08 Sep, 2026 03:30pm Personnel to be equipped with body cameras to improve transparency, monitoring, accountability, says PMO
Govt, JI agree to form committees to explore relief measures Published 03 Sep, 2026 06:15pm Ahsan Iqbal says govt to consider JI proposals on petroleum levy; formal talks to begin on Monday
PD identifies coal discount gaps causing Rs380mn annual losses to Pakistan Published 25 Aug, 2026 11:24am Different power plants purchased coal from the same suppliers, yet received different discounts ranging from $0.25 to $7.12 per metric ton
Jam, Belarus envoy review bilateral economic ties, JMC preparations Published 08 Aug, 2026 04:54am ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Pakistan Andrei Metelitsa met with Federal Minister for Commerce...
Pakistan, Belarus push local currency payment mechanism to boost bilateral trade Updated 07 Aug, 2026 01:12pm The Belarusian envoy informed that the number of Pakistani workers employed in Belarus had increased considerably
Govt discusses scrapping right-of-way fees to accelerate fiber rollout Published 31 Jul, 2026 01:27pm Officials placed strong emphasis on improving digital accessibility and affordability for all citizens
US energy firm eyes Balochistan minerals, oil-gas projects in talks with Pakistan Updated 24 Jul, 2026 10:24pm Discussions focused on expanding US investment in Pakistan's energy and critical minerals sectors
Lahore, Taxila stations: Railways finalises plans for restoration Published 20 Jul, 2026 05:50am LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) has finalized comprehensive master plans for the restoration, conservation and...
PM Shehbaz directs plan to expand SME access to bank loans Published 07 Jul, 2026 12:16pm SMEDA facilitated 700 SMEs in 16 global events and provided training in 35 cities, PM informed
Pensioner’s verification process from home digitized: Aurangzeb Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:30am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the government has introduced a new...
Weekly Cotton Review: New crop season brings mixed price trends Published 08 Jun, 2026 02:29am KARACHI: Pakistan’s cotton sector is navigating a turbulent period as the new crop season brings mixed price trends,...