Govt to ‘save millions’ as 155 railway stations in Pakistan go solar As part of the government’s renewable push, a total of 155 railway stations across Pakistan are being shifted to... Updated 04 Jun, 2025 10:04pm
Print PM seeks Turkish participation in running Gwadar Port ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reportedly decided to expand bilateral relations with Turkiye as a number of measures are... Updated 04 Jun, 2025 09:31am
Opinion ‘Sarah Adam lifts the veil on India-TTP nexus to kill Kashmiris’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to Editor carried by the newspaper on Thursday and yesterday. Sarah ... Published 31 May, 2025 05:56am
Print Global shipping lines: Pakistan’s major ports among most expensive ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s major ports remain among the most expensive for international shipping lines in comparison to... Updated 17 May, 2025 09:35am
Print Gwadar Port: SRO issued to allow potassium sulphate export ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has issued Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) aimed at allowing export of... Updated 26 Apr, 2025 01:31pm
Pakistan Gwadar Port: Call for building oil refuelling depot for ships LAHORE: Commander Central Punjab, Commandant Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, Rear Admiral Jawad Ahmed called on... Published 15 Apr, 2025 07:02am
Pakistan Donkey meat exports to China from Gwadar will boost Pakistan’s trade: Rana Tanveer Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain has announced that Pakistan’s exports will increase through the commercial... Published 12 Apr, 2025 04:48pm
Opinion Development gap of Balochistan The province of Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan in terms of area. It has an area of 347,190 sq.kms,... Published 03 Apr, 2025 05:39am
Business & Finance Gwadar port: Chinese firm hopes to export potassium sulphate fertiliser soon ISLAMABAD: A Chinese fertiliser company, AGVEN, is gearing up to make significant strides in the international ... Published 19 Mar, 2025 07:15am
Business & Finance Potassium sulphate at Gwadar Port: Export approval likely for 2 firms under close watch ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to allow two companies to export potassium sulphate from Gwadar Port... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Markets Gwadar Free Zone: ECC approves limited export of potassium sulphate fertiliser The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved limited export of potassium sulphate fertiliser from... Published 13 Mar, 2025 10:02pm
Print Potassium sulphate: ECC may approve export from Gwadar Port today ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Thursday (March... Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:19am
Business & Finance Planning minister reviews issues ‘impeding Gwadar Port operationalisation’ Ahsan Iqbal emphasises govt's commitment to making Gwadar regional trade hub Published 04 Mar, 2025 10:37pm
Opinion Pakistan’s strategic location: fact-check Pakistan’s strategic location at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East undoubtedly makes... Updated 01 Mar, 2025 06:55am
Business & Finance Transit to Afghanistan: FBR to clear DAP consignments through Gwadar Port ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will clear consignments of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) in transit to... Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:48am
Print Strategic location big opportunity: President ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port would... Updated 19 Feb, 2025 09:24am
Pakistan PM’s decision to operationalise Gwadar Port praised KARACHI: Faisal Dashti, Founding President of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressed gratitude for... Published 06 Feb, 2025 03:16am
Print Gwadar Port operationalisation: PM orders setting up of panel to engage with stakeholders ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered formation of a committee to collaborate with all... Updated 05 Feb, 2025 09:18am
Print Gwadar Port, GFZA: FBR allows duty, tax-free import of vehicles ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed duties and taxes-free import of vehicles by concession... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 02:24pm
Print Irked by ministries’ inaction: PM tells MoFA to tap CARs with Gwadar trade offers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly expressed annoyance at the ministries for their inaction to... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:48am
Print Numerous issues uncovered: Gwadar Port struggles to achieve desired success ISLAMABAD: Despite substantial investment in Pakistan’s Gwadar Port, the port has struggled to achieve its desired... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 09:03am
Print Gwadar airport set to reshape economic landscape: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday commended the World Bank’s pledge of providing a $20 billion... Updated 22 Jan, 2025 09:25am
Pakistan First passenger flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport The first commercial aircraft arrived on Monday at the New Gwadar International Airport. A Pakistan International... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 10:18pm
Markets Afghan transit trade: ECC okays insurance guarantee for DAP imports Economic Coordination Committee authorises Finance Division to approve payment of projected Rs935.78mn in net salaries of Pakistan Steel Mills employees for FY25 Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:18pm
Print Afghan transit trade especially via Gwadar Port: Govt to swap bank guarantee for insurance bond ISLAMABAD: The government is set to replace the bank guarantee system with an insurance guarantee to facilitate... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:51am
Business & Finance Govt seeks action plan to bolster trade thru Gwadar port ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the relevant authorities to prepare a robust action... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Markets Gwadar Port: Planning minister seeks marketing templates, packages for ‘cost-effective’ trade routes Materials to be distributed through Pakistan’s embassies, missions worldwide to promote Gwadar Port on global scale Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:59pm
Pakistan Establishment of military bases: FO denies any plan to offer Gwadar Port to any other country, entity ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson, on Thursday, said that Pakistan has no design whatever to offer... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:25am
Markets Cabinet body meets to discuss utilisation of Gwadar Port for public sector imports Committee emphasises utilising Gwadar Port for bulk imports such as wheat, sugar, and urea Updated 17 Dec, 2024 11:00pm
Print New corridors being added: Minister unveils plans for CPEC upgrade in Phase-II China-Pakistan Economic Corridor stands as symbol of deep, enduring friendship between two countries, Ahsan Iqbal says Updated 14 Dec, 2024 06:41pm