Aug 9

Pakistan cuts trade ties with India; notifications issued

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completely cut trade ties with India as the ministry of commerce issued notification for banning import and exports with the neighboring country. The ministry of commerce on Friday issued SRO 927(I)/2019 and SRO 928(I)/2019 to impose ban on trade with India. Through SRO 927 (I)/2019, the ministry of commerce amended Import Policy […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Past revenue-centric policies hurt exports: Prime Minister

Apr 5

Finance

Past revenue-centric policies hurt exports: Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the revenue-centric economic policies of past governments have badly damaged the competitiveness of Pakistan’s exports. The past the revenue-centric economic policies with overemphasis on collection of revenues made the industry uncompetitive, the prime minister said while chairing 80th Meeting of the Board of Administrators of Export Development […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Cement exports increase by 52 percent in eight months

Mar 6

Corporate

Cement exports increase by 52 percent in eight months

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cement exports registered unprecedented growth of 52 percent during first eight months (July – February) of fiscal year 2018/2019 mainly on the back of rupee depreciation and focus on low margin exports. The export of cement rose to 4.65 million tons during first eight months of current fiscal year as compared with 3.05 […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Cabinet meets tomorrow to approve export, investment package

Jan 22

National

Cabinet meets tomorrow to approve export, investment package

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to lead a special cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 2:00 PM. The meeting, which carries substantial implications for Pakistan’s economic landscape, is expected to grant approval to a comprehensive economic reform package, as reported by informed sources.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Meat exporters invited to explore Malaysian market

Jan 11

Trade & Industry

Meat exporters invited to explore Malaysian market

KARACHI – Malaysia has invited meat exporters from Pakistan to explore Malaysia markets. Haji Roslin Abdul Rehman, the Economic Advisor to Malaysia’s Terengganu Province, has urged the business community of Pakistan to consider the significant opportunity of exporting meat to Malaysia.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Trade deficit narrows by $1 billion in first half

Jan 10

Finance

Trade deficit narrows by $1 billion in first half

KARACHI – Pakistan’s trade deficit has shown signs of improvement, narrowing by $1 billion or 5.6 percent during the first half of the fiscal year 2018-2019.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz