Schehzad highlights Pakistan’s vision on digital assets
LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):Advisor to the Federal Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, said on Sunday that the government is actively working on policies aimed at empowering youth, particularly by creating opportunities in modern financial and digital sectors. Highlighting the global context, he noted that Bitcoin has a capped global supply of nearly 21 million units, making […]
Reforms implemented to strengthen food, agricultural governance: Ministry
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):The government has started implementing comprehensive reforms to make food and agricultural governance more transparent, digital and publicly accountable, with a focus on curbing corruption, limiting discretionary powers and strengthening import and export systems, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research said here Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said that […]
Pakistan should explore Africa’s potential for exports and investment:Malik
LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):Former SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI) President Iftikhar Ali Malik on Sunday called for a coherent,Africa-focused trade strategy backed by strong public-private collaboration to tap emerging African markets. In a statement, Malik said that by diversifying exports, fostering long-term partnerships and engaging Africa as a strategic economic partner,Pakistan can […]
Pak–Philippines Pharma trade holds $1 billion potential: Abdul Razzaq Siddiq
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan and the Philippines have the potential to expand bilateral trade in the pharmaceutical and biological sector to $1 billion, with both countries needing to diversify trade by focusing on modern medicines, vaccines and medical tools, said Pakistani business tycoon in the Philippines Abdul Razzaq Siddiq. Talking to the media, Siddiq, who […]
Pakistan customs foils two gold smuggling attempts at Jinnah international Airport
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan Customs at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi, have successfully foiled two separate attempts to smuggle gold and undeclared foreign currency during passenger clearance at the International Departures terminal. In both cases, a total of ten (10) STB gold bars/bullions weighing 100 tolas and foreign currency amounting to USD 11,900 were seized. […]
Jazz, ZTE, Siccotel partner to expand 5G handset access
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): As Pakistan prepares for its next phase of digital advancement, Jazz, Pakistan’s leading connectivity provider from JazzWorld, has partnered with global technology company ZTE and local distributor Siccotel to help close one of the most critical gaps in the country’s connectivity ecosystem — access to affordable next-generation smartphones. Today, only an […]
8th Pakistan–Japan government–business joint dialogue held in Tokyo
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): The 8th Pakistan–Japan government–business joint dialogue was held in Tokyo marking the first convening of the dialogue in Tokyo since 2018. The dialogue was co-chaired by Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Industry, and Takuo Komori, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of economy, trade and industry of Japan, […]
Textile exports increase 0.90% to $9.166 bln during Jul-Dec 2025-26
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): Textile exports witnessed an increase of 0.90 percent during the first half of the fiscal year (2025-26) as compared to the same half of last year (2024-25). The overall textile exports from the country were recorded at $9.166 billion during July-December 2025-26 against the exports of $9.084 billion during July-December 2024-25, […]
Large-scale manufacturing grows by 10.37pc
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): The output of the Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) recorded a growth of 10.37 per cent during the month of November 2025 as compared to the same month of last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. On a month-on-month basis, the LSMI production in November 2025 increased by 0.16 […]
Gold prices decline by Rs600 per tola to Rs481,862
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): The price of 24-karat per tola gold decreased by Rs600 and was sold at Rs481,862 on Saturday as compared to Rs482,462 on the previous trading day, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also declined by Rs515 to Rs413,118 from Rs413,633, […]