January 2026
RCCI President highlights strengthening Pakistan–U.S. trade, investment ties
RAWALPINDI, Jan 09 (APP):President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Usman Shaukat, has underscored the importance of further strengthening Pakistan–United States trade and investment relations, describing the U.S. as one of Pakistan’s most important and strategic economic partners. He expressed these views during his meeting with Natalie Baker, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy, held at […]
FPC directed to prepare comprehensive master plan within two weeks: commissioner
FAISALABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar had directed the Faisalabad Parking Company (FPC) to prepare a comprehensive master plan within two weeks to organise and modernise parking system of the city in line with the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Presiding over a meeting here on Friday, he categorically declared that […]
Gilgit Development Authority delegation visits FDA
FAISALABAD, Jan 09 (APP):A three-member team of officers from Gilgit Development Authority (GDA) visited FDA Complex and attended a briefing session. GDA Director General Izharullah led the delegation which comprised of Chief Engineer Arif Hussain and Assistant Director Coordination Muhammad Mustafa. Director General (DG) Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Muhammad Asif Chaudhry welcomed the visiting team […]
Value addition of raw material imperative to promote exports: FCCI president
FAISALABAD, Jan 09 (APP):President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Farooq Yousaf Sheikh said that fundamentally Faisalabad is an agrarian economy and we must excel in value addition of raw material produced in vast tracts of its farm land which is imperative to promote exports of high value, packed and innovative food products. Talking […]
PSMA stresses uniform Sugarcane Development Cess
LAHORE, Jan 09 (APP):The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Friday called for making Sugarcane Development Cess (SDC) in Punjab equal to the ratio imposed in other provinces. A PSMA spokesman told the media here that the SDC had been in effect since 1964 by the Punjab government and it was levied on sugarcane in every […]
LCCI, UBL sign MoU to promote digital payments
LAHORE, Jan 09 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and United Bank Limited (UBL) Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote digital payments and ensure safe, fast and efficient financial transactions for LCCI members. The MoU was signed by LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol and UBL Cluster Head Digital Banking Group […]
SMEDA to organise 3-day 1st National SME Cluster Expo from 24th
LAHORE, Jan 09 (APP):The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is going to hold the first ‘Made in Pakistan: SME Cluster Showcase 2026’ here at Expo Center from January 24 to 26. SMEDA CEO Ms. Nadia Jahangir Seth told media here Friday that the exhibition aims to strengthen the country’s micro, small and medium […]
PSX sheds 1,133 points to close at 184,410 points
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday closed bearish, losing 1,133.34 points, a negative change of 0.61 percent, to settle at 184,409.67 points compared to 185,543.01 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data.During the session, the ready market witnessed a trading volume of […]
FCCP adjourns hearing of super tax case for Jan 12
ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Friday adjourned the hearing of a set of petitions related to the super tax after the counsel for the taxpayer companies concluded his arguments. The case will now be taken up again on Monday, January 12. During the proceedings, a key point that emerged was […]
Rupee gains 03 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.02 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.05. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]