Government says partnership with Alibaba will help Pakistani SMEs expand exports through digital commerce platforms
Alibaba Group and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing digital trade and expanding global market access for Pakistan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
(more…)Alibaba introduces AI-powered digital workforce platform for SMEs at export summit in Sialkot
Alibaba has launched Accio Work in Pakistan, an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in export operations and digital trade.
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Bata Pakistan says consolidation of Lahore manufacturing operations aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs and support export growth
Bata Pakistan Limited on Friday announced plans to consolidate its manufacturing operations into a single integrated production facility at Batapur, Lahore, as part of a broader strategy to improve operational efficiency and optimise production costs.
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MoU enables integration of PSW trade data with Pak EXIM credit systems to support SMEs, improve risk assessment and boost exports
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Export-Import Bank of Pakistan (Pak EXIM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance data-driven trade finance and support export growth by integrating digital trade data with formal credit mechanisms.
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BMPP leader urges stable economic policies to restore investor confidence and attract sustainable foreign investment into Pakistan.
Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former vice president of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed serious concern over the sharp decline in foreign investment into Pakistan during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025-26, warning that weak investor confidence and inconsistent economic policies are damaging the country’s investment climate.
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Export recovery signals resilience despite Middle East tensions and rising industry costs
Pakistan recorded a sharp increase in textile exports in April 2026, with shipments rising more than 21% year-on-year despite trade disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.
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Islamabad pushes new markets in Africa, Central Asia and Far East to sustain trade flows
Pakistan is accelerating efforts to diversify rice exports toward Africa, Central Asia and Far East markets as regional trade disruptions linked to the Iran–US conflict impact shipping routes, logistics costs and export timelines.
(more…)Pakistani textile manufacturer cites raw material shortages and delayed cotton imports
Idrees Textile Mills Limited on Monday said it would scale back production activities for at least four weeks due to shortages of imported raw materials linked to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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Subtitle: Genuine jewellers will not be targeted, FIA assures Sarafa Association
KARACHI, May 17 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to continue an ongoing crackdown against jewellers allegedly involved in money laundering and gold smuggling, while assuring legitimate traders that lawful businesses would not face unnecessary action.
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Trade body urges government to ease compliance burden in budget 2026-27
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has proposed the revival of the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters in the upcoming budget 2026-27, arguing that the withdrawal of the regime has increased compliance costs and tax-related uncertainty for exporters.
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