Net exports remain negative Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:32am ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey 2025-26 has revealed that Pakistan’s net exports remained negative, underscoring the...
Pakistan risks missing global supply chain shift without pro-export budget measures: PTC Published 05 Jun, 2026 06:43pm Pakistan could miss a major opportunity to boost exports and attract global buyers relocating supply chains unless...
Widening trade deficit Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am EDITORIAL: Trade deficit July-May 2026 widened to negative 34.758 billion dollars against negative 29.585 billion...
Pakistan’s cyclical economy and burden of unfinished reforms Published 18 May, 2026 08:52pm Every few years, Pakistan seems to move into another financial crisis. Inflation, IMF programmes, rising fuel and...
Pakistan’s IT exports surge to over $3bn in 9MFY26 Published 16 Apr, 2026 11:04pm IT exports in March stand at $413 million
‘Overvalued’ rupee renders exports uncompetitive: PBC Updated 12 Apr, 2026 05:03pm ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has stated that a slightly overvalued currency has rendered the...
Govt must increase exports by USD5bn per year: Ahsan Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan must...
Trade deficit widens 22.65pc to USD27.8bn in 9 months Published 03 Apr, 2026 06:08am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened by 22.65 percent to USD27.8 billion in the first nine months of...
Pakistan’s trade deficit rises 23% to $28bn in July-March Updated 02 Apr, 2026 03:59pm Trade balance stood at $22.67 billion in same period of previous fiscal year
Pakistan grants temporary exemption for exports to Iran, Central Asia Published 28 Mar, 2026 03:13pm In a major development on the trade front, the federal government has granted a temporary exemption to exporters...
Pakistan govt doubles EFS utilisation period to 18 months Published 19 Mar, 2026 08:18pm Longer utilisation period expected to reduce the exporters cost
Senate panel irked by impediments to export growth Published 11 Mar, 2026 05:25am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Tuesday expressed...
Govt urged to declare ‘energy emergency’ Updated 10 Mar, 2026 06:40am KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has...
Exports cannot wait Updated 07 Mar, 2026 07:09am EDITORIAL: It is always a good idea to examine how to enhance exports, particularly when the economy remains fragile...
Energy crisis in Strait of Hormuz could hit Pakistan’s exports: APTMA Published 04 Mar, 2026 01:55pm APTMA noted that the sharp rise in energy prices is expected to widen Pakistan’s current account deficit
Impediments to export growth identified Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:31am Country’s export-oriented industry seeks the commerce minister’s support to address the undue burden of upfront taxes
EU-India FTA does not pose immediate threat to Pakistan: MoC Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:11am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has stated that, at this stage, the proposed European Union (EU)–India Free...
Pakistan’s GSP+ debate missing the point Updated 27 Feb, 2026 07:02am The European Union’s engagement with the world has long been anchored in trade, though never as trade alone. Its...
Export decline Updated 26 Feb, 2026 09:05am EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine regional countries has increased by 41.32 percent with China by far in...
Export stasis comes under NA focus Updated 24 Feb, 2026 01:42pm NA seeks detailed briefings from Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and SBP
Banks stepping in where state has stepped back Updated 21 Feb, 2026 06:53am EDITORIAL: The banking sector’s voluntary decision to cut the markup on the Export Refinance Facility to 4.5 percent...
Textile exports rise 1.25% to $10.9bn in July–January FY26 Updated 18 Feb, 2026 09:05am ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile sector exports have experienced a growth of 1.25 percent during the first seven...
Textile industry advocates for better trade arrangement with US Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:11am ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile industry has approached the government for a better trade arrangement with the...
Dar says committed to meeting GSP Plus obligations Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:50am ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment...
Pakistan needs better manufacturing and export roadmap, urges Privatisation Commission chief Updated 09 Feb, 2026 11:46am Muhammad Ali proposes reforms in current political, economic setups including decentralising decision-making to turn around economy
EDITORIAL: Export promotion policies Updated 07 Feb, 2026 08:05am EDITORIAL: Addressing the top exporters award ceremony 2024-25, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced blue...
India’s twin deals and their likely impact on Pakistan’s exports Updated 04 Feb, 2026 09:04am Conniving Modi played a Machiavellian card and played it well. India’s trade developments with Europe and the...
Jan exports up 34.96% MoM, 3.73% YoY Updated 03 Feb, 2026 07:16am ISLAMABAD: After five months of sluggish performance, Pakistan’s exports rebounded in January 2026, registering a...
OPINION: The unraveling world order and Pakistan Updated 03 Feb, 2026 07:27am It appears that the global world trade order is on the verge of collapse. What we are witnessing today is not an...
EU market: India becomes significantly more competitive: APTMA Published 29 Jan, 2026 05:59am ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has warned that India has become significantly more...