Ashgabat: In historic first, shipment under TIR convention cleared KARACHI: In a historic development, Pakistan Customs in coordination with National Logistic Corporation (NLC)... Updated 18 Jan, 2024 09:29am
Business & Finance WTO ‘less optimistic’ for world trade due to Red Sea strikes DAVOS, (Switzerland): The World Trade Organization’s chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday said she was “less... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Dec CA posts surplus of $397m KARACHI: The country’s current account has improved significantly and recorded a $ 397 million surplus in December... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance PATDC, SCE conclude on a positive note in Cairo ISLAMABAD: The Fourth Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Single Country Exhibition (SCE)... Published 17 Jan, 2024 06:02am
Print Red Sea trade disruption hits energy sector QatarEnergy holds back at least four gas tankers from the Red Sea Updated 16 Jan, 2024 10:03am
World India, US seek to bolster trade ties, work together on critical minerals NEW DELHI: India and the United States have agreed to bolster trade ties and deepen cooperation in areas such as... Updated 13 Jan, 2024 07:59pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Egypt agree to advance ties in various areas ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt have agreed on continued engagement for working together to advance mutually ... Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:38am
Opinion A public safety outcry Karachi is the trade and business hub of Pakistan with a huge population and is ranked among one of the most ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Croatian envoy discusses bilateral trade, visa issue during his visit to KCCI KARACHI: Ambassador of Republic of Croatia Dr Drago Stambuk has said that although Croatia and Pakistan were ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Markets PSX falls in volatile trade KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday witnessed a volatile session and after moving in both directions,... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Business & Finance Jul-Dec: Trade deficit falls 34.29pc to $11.15bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed down by 34.29 percent in the first half (July-December) of the current... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:54am
Business & Finance Iran, Russia to trade in local currencies instead of US dollar DUBAI: Iran and Russia have finalised an agreement to trade in their local currencies instead of the U.S dollar,... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
Print Ministry announces improvement in BoP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce announced achievements in trade sector with a year-on-year balance of payments... Updated 27 Dec, 2023 09:27am
Print Trade boost: 5-year vision shared with China ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries Minister, Dr Gohar Ejaz, on Wednesday, shared an... Updated 21 Dec, 2023 09:53am
Pakistan Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri Lanka, Cyprus: Alvi for enhanced cooperation ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for increasing cooperation with Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance Pak-Afghan expo: Afghan CG, FPCCI KP region leader hold talks PESHAWAR: Peshawar-based Consul-General of Afghanistan, Hafiz Mohibullah has termed the idea of the Federation of... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
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
Business & Finance CG holds trade, tourism, investment promotion programme KARACHI: The Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi carried out a trade, tourism and investment promotion programme... Published 17 Dec, 2023 03:01am
Pakistan Sindh govt committed to implementing labour, trade union laws: minister KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Information, Minority Affairs and Social Security Muhammad Ahmad Shah on ... Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:41am
Business & Finance China, Saudi to expand trade and investment cooperation BEIJING: Saudi Arabia’s investment minister met with China’s commerce and industry chiefs in Beijing on Sunday... Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:41am
Pakistan Protest against border visa policy in Chaman enters 49th day ISLAMABAD: A massive sit-in protest against the government’s recent decision mandating a valid passport and visa... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
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
World EU chief warns China on trade gap ahead of summit BRUSSELS: European Union member states won’t tolerate their growing trade imbalance with China forever, EU chief... Published 05 Dec, 2023 05:28pm
Opinion A revisit of trade components critical Exports fuel domestic productivity and therefore employment and at the same time constitute the most desired form of... Published 04 Dec, 2023 05:35am
Print Investment modalities: Consensus reached with KSA ISLAMABAD: Islamabad and Riyadh on Sunday reached a consensus on investment modalities, paving the way for... Updated 04 Dec, 2023 11:44am
Pakistan German envoy, Punjab governor discuss cooperation in areas of education, environment and trade LAHORE: The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan, Alfred Grannas, called on Governor Punjab... Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Prices largely stable amid low trade KARACHI: Though overall cotton prices remained stable, but due to decrease in purchases, they have also started to... Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:13am
Business & Finance Iran wants to further improve economic, trade ties: CG PESHAWAR: Iranian Consul General in Peshawar Ali Banafsheh Khah said his country is keen to further strengthen... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Print Trade facilitation: country achieves major milestone KARACHI: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in trade facilitation by connecting to the International Plant... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:32am
Business & Finance FPCCI chief for greater transparency, security in global trade KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has said that it is very important to establish transparency, security... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’