Joint statement: Islamabad, Tehran agree to seal FTA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to expeditiously finalise a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and to further... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:40am
World Turkiye and Gulf states to launch talks for free trade pact ANKARA: Turkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed a deal to launch negotiations for a Free Trade... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:35pm
Pakistan FTA likely to be finalised during Iranian President’s visit to Pakistan: envoy ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam Thursday said that there is a strong possibility... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Print Govt hints at lifting trade with Saudi Arabia up to $20bn ISLAMABAD: Observing that the current trade volume falls short of expectations, Caretaker Federal Minister for... Updated 23 Feb, 2024 08:52am
Print Inking of CEPA with UAE likely ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are likely to sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement... Updated 07 Jan, 2024 02:45pm
Opinion Pakistan’s Aramco deal Pakistan’s economy is on an upward trajectory, capturing the attention of the global community. This positive... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Print Long-term contracts: China would talk to elected govt, only Neighbour is waiting for elected government for new endeavours to strengthen business relations Updated 19 Dec, 2023 10:43am
Print Ways identified to salvage economy, back businesses Country’s top businessmen urge government to reform Federal Board of Revenue Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:03am
Print BIT template issue settled: Crucial FTA with GCC finalised ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani delegation led by caretaker Minister for Commerce and Industries, Gohar Ijaz has finalised... Updated 03 Dec, 2023 09:38pm
Print Import of 0.2MMTs of urea: TCP may be granted exemption from procurement rules ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is likely to grant exemption from the applicability of Public Procurement Rules, 2004... Updated 15 Nov, 2023 08:52am
Print KSA, Qatar: Issues over BIT template block huge investment ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) is likely to move the Federal Cabinet to scrap Bilateral Investment Treaty... Updated 08 Nov, 2023 08:34am
Print FTA with GCC states making little or no headway Free Trade Agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council has neither been signed nor yet finalised at any forum Updated 04 Nov, 2023 04:05pm
Print Disappointing signal for PM’s visit: Pak-China Business, Investment Forum event cancelled ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq’s visit to China to participate in the 3rd Build and Road Forum... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:46am
Business & Finance CG Turkiye hails SIFC initiative LAHORE: Consul General of Turkiye Durmus Bastug said that the Special Investment facilitation Council (SIFC) is a... Published 14 Oct, 2023 05:32am
Print Ejaz over-exaggerated GCC-Pakistan FTA? ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Commerce and Industries, Gohar Ejaz is said to have “over exaggerated” Free Trade... Updated 06 Oct, 2023 09:48am
Business & Finance PBF hails Pakistan-GCC FTA KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has commended the efforts of the Ministry of Commerce for finalising the... Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:33am
Print GCC, Pakistan sign FTA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are said to have signed “face-saving” Free Trade... Updated 01 Oct, 2023 09:29am
Print Iran all set to seek resumption of talks on FTA ISLAMABAD: Iran is all set to extend formal invitation to Pakistan to resume negotiation on Free Trade Agreement... Updated 03 Sep, 2023 09:36am
World India, UK could sign trade deal this year: commerce official NEW DELHI: India and Britain could sign a free trade agreement (FTA) this year as both countries have reached... Published 28 Jul, 2023 07:30pm
Print Pakistan, Iran start political consultations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reportedly started Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) in Tehran meant to... Updated 18 Jun, 2023 10:11am
World GCC-China free trade deal must protect emerging Gulf industries: Saudi minister RIYADH: The free trade deal being negotiated between China and the Saudi Arabia-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council... Published 11 Jun, 2023 03:29pm
World Sri Lanka eyes free trade pact with Thailand by March as growth in focus COLOMBO: Sri Lanka and Thailand could sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by March, a top official of the Indian Ocean... Published 07 Jun, 2023 05:15pm
Editorials Pak-Iran cooperation EDITORIAL: Things are moving quickly indeed in and around the Gulf. The Pakistani prime minister and Iranian... Published 28 May, 2023 03:34am
Business & Finance Need stressed to boost trade with South Korea KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Tariq Yousuf has stressed the need to... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Business & Finance Iranian trade team underscores need for finalising FTA KARACHI: Leader of a trade delegation from Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA)... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Pakistan Outgoing British HC meets president ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that there is a need to take tangible steps to increase trade between... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
Business & Finance Malaysian diplomat underlines need for reviewing FTA KARACHI: Consul General of Malaysia Herman Hardynata Bin Ahmad has said that Malaysia and Pakistan, in addition to... Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am
Business & Finance Tea import: FPCCI calls for resolution of anomalies immediately KARACHI: President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has... Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am
Business & Finance India deal may not have everything on services: UK BIRMINGHAM, (England): A trade deal between Britain and India might not contain everything that the services sector... Published 05 Oct, 2022 05:49am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s diplomat urges local businessmen to enhance ties with Indonesian counterparts KARACHI: Consul General of Indonesia Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat urged the Pakistani business community to increase... Published 02 Sep, 2022 06:00am
