FPCCI underscores need to expand trade with Turkiye KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI has underscored the need to further expand bilateral trade and economic... Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:41am
Business & Finance ‘Pakistan, Kenya can open new avenues to enhance trade, investment’ LAHORE: Kenya High Commissioner Lt Gen Peter Mbogo Njiru (Retd) has said that Kenya and Pakistan have a lot of... Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:41am
Pakistan Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss trade relations, regional projects ISTANBUL: Afghan Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Print Pakistan faces challenges in Free Trade Agreement talks with ASEAN ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is reportedly facing challenges in negotiation of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with ASEAN... Updated 21 Jun, 2025 04:51pm
Print BD-China-Pakistan trilateral mechanism: Beijing hosts inaugural conference ISLAMABAD: In a positive development, Beijing hosted an inaugural conference of Bangladesh-China-Pakistan Trilateral... Updated 21 Jun, 2025 09:35am
BR Research Current account: Surplus on borrowed time? After a brief surplus stint in April 2025, Pakistan’s current account has slipped back into deficit — clocking... Updated 19 Jun, 2025 08:55am
Print Jul-May exports up 5.15pc ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports have witnessed an increase of 5.15 percent during the first 11 months (July–May) of... Updated 19 Jun, 2025 09:23am
World China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade NAIROBI: China will negotiate and sign a new economic pact with Africa that will get rid of all tariffs on the 53... Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am
Markets Pakistan tanners invited to organise leather show in Malaysia Consul General of Malaysia Herman Hardynata Ahmad invited on Thursday Pakistan tanners to consider organising a... Published 12 Jun, 2025 10:45pm
Print MoC prepares mechanism for barter trade with Iran ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has prepared a viable mechanism for barter trade with Iran in consultations... Updated 12 Jun, 2025 09:23am
Business & Finance APTMA, US CG discuss ways to foster bilateral trade LAHORE: Kristin K Hawkins, United States Consul General in Lahore, and All Pakistan Textile Mills Association ... Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:18am
Budget 2025-26 Massive tariff overhaul unveiled ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced massive tariff rationalisation including abolition/reduction of regulatory... Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:45am
Print US actions to hurt Pakistan’s trade ISLAMABAD: The government Tuesday said there is a possibility that Pakistan’s trade will be adversely affected by US... Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:42am
World Canada, China agree to ‘regularise communications’ MONTREAL: Canada and China have agreed to regularize channels of communication, the office of Canadian Prime ... Published 07 Jun, 2025 04:59am
Opinion ‘Despite crushing defeat, Modi remains unlearned’ This is apropos three letters to the editor from this writer carried by the newspaper on Wednesday, Thursday and... Published 07 Jun, 2025 04:59am
Business & Finance UBG calls to explore Africa’s vast economic potential KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) leaders have stressed the urgent need to explore Africa’s vast economic... Published 07 Jun, 2025 04:59am
Print Trade with Iran, Afghanistan without EIF, FI waivers will remain difficult: SBP ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has stated that establishing formal banking relationships with Iran and... Updated 05 Jun, 2025 09:27am
Business & Finance Trade barriers and cooling supply chains: Apparel sector warns of setbacks LAHORE: Seeking an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of the federal budget, Pakistan’s... Published 02 Jun, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Preferential tariffs to help bolster Pak-Turkiye trade: CG KARACHI: The preferential tariffs between Pakistan and Turkiye would help bolster trade in the leather sector ... Published 02 Jun, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Pakistan provides shorter trade route for Central Asia: Aleem ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan emphasised the need to focus on enhancing trade with... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Business & Finance Bilateral trade: APTMA & textile bodies of Uzbekistan reach understanding LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) & Textile Associations of Uzbekistan have reached an... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Print Trade, energy, defence and regional connectivity: Pakistan, Tajikistan review cooperation DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon Thursday reviewed bilateral... Updated 30 May, 2025 08:59am
Editorials Tariff reforms EDITORIAL: Reports suggest that the policy of providing protection against imports to industry has failed as it has... Updated 29 May, 2025 06:19am
Opinion Asia and the Pacific must reinforce trade resilience amidst global uncertainty The global trade environment is shifting rapidly, and Asia and the Pacific is on the frontlines. New US tariffs... Updated 28 May, 2025 07:25am
Editorials Exports falling again! EDITORIAL: April’s export figures are a red flag, not a blip. And yet, there is no sense of urgency at the top.... Published 28 May, 2025 06:02am
Print PM Shehbaz says Pakistan-Iran trade to increase to $10bn TEHRAN: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Iran which stood... Updated 27 May, 2025 11:37am
World Indonesia, China agree to bolster ties ahead of ASEAN summit JAKARTA: Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of “unilateralism and protectionism” could... Published 26 May, 2025 06:46am
Business & Finance Iran, Türkiye, Azerbaijan: FPCCI terms PM’s visit ‘positive, timely’ step KARACHI: Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Amaan Paracha, has... Published 24 May, 2025 07:35am
Budget 2025-26 NA body informed: sales tax imposition at import stage under EFS likely ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland Revenue Najeeb Ahmad on Thursday disclosed before the... Updated 23 May, 2025 10:50am
Print Pakistan has $2.5bn surplus in trade with US: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said that Pakistan’s exports to... Updated 22 May, 2025 02:47pm