Export growth essential for economic revival: FPCCI
LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has emphasized that increasing exports is imperative for the improvement and stabilization of national economy. He was addressing a “Roundtable Conference on Identifying a Roadmap for Enhancing Exports” organized here at the FPCCI Regional Office on Monday. The conference […]
Customs foils an attempt to smuggle Marijuana worth Rs.42 mln at Karachi Airport
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Collectorate of Customs (Airports), Karachi, Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU), has successfully foiled a major attempt to smuggle 2.26 kg marijuana worth Rs.42 million into Pakistan. During routine scrutiny at the Immediate Clearance Group (ICG), Karachi, customs officials intercepted a suspicious parcel arriving from the United States of America, said a news […]
‘GB emerges as Northern Gateway under CPEC’
LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Growing strategic and economic importance of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become a catalyst for inclusive growth, regional connectivity and sustainable development in Pakistan’s northern areas. Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Nazir Hussain stated this in a think-tank session held here at PCJCCI Secretariat […]
100 new sectors to be established in PRA to enhance revenue base
LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra here Monday chaired a review meeting on the achievement of revenue targets. During the meeting, proposals regarding the establishment of 100 new sectors within the PRA and the induction of new officers were reviewed to further broaden the tax net. The Chairman appreciated the […]
Pakistan targets global brands, export-led growth through mobile manufacturing policy
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): A high-level meeting on the Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy was chaired by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan here Monday, to review progress and align stakeholders on the policy’s objectives and implementation framework. According to A press release, the meeting was attended by Secretary Industries […]
Government urged to focus on accelerating economic growth after attaining stability
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP): Former caretaker federal minister Gohar Ejaz on Monday said that Pakistan has achieved stability in key economic indicators and now needs to shift its focus toward policies aimed at accelerating economic growth. In a press statement, he said that over the past three years, Pakistan has attained macroeconomic stability, with the […]
PSX gains 3,373 points, hitting all time high at 182,408 points
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday closed bullish, gaining 3,373.31 points, a positive change of 1.88 percent, to settle all time high at 182,408.24 points compared to 179,034.93 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data.During the session, the ready market witnessed a […]
Pakistan is set to export 143,000 tons of “Halal Meat” to Tajikistan, valued at approximately $14.5 million
By Shams Abbasi ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Leadership of Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Chambers of Commerce’s on Monday hailed the efforts of Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda Toir for increasing exports in the potential area of “Halal Meat”. Meanwhile talking to APP here, President, Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jan 05 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Monday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE (Inter […]
SCCI President praises FPCCI leadership for advancing Pak-Afghan trade
SARGODHA, Jan 05 (APP):President of the Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Khawaja Yasir Qayyum has lauded the effective leadership and commendable performance of FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh and his team for taking practical and result-oriented measures to address traders’ issues and promote national commerce. In a statement issued here on Monday,the SCCI […]