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Blue economy key to Pakistan’s sustainable growth: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, emphasized on Friday that the blue economy holds immense potential to drive sustainable economic development in Pakistan, urging the full utilization of the country’s extensive coastline and maritime resources. Speaking at a high-level meeting on the ‘Blue Economy,’ the minister highlighted Pakistan’s over 1,000 kilometers […]
RCCI President, Secretary Commerce discuss exports enhancement agenda
RAWALPINDI, Jan 02 (APP):President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), Usman Shaukat, held a high-level meeting with Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, along with the Additional Secretary Commerce and senior officials. Representatives of various Chambers of Commerce, FPCCI, and leading trade associations also participated in the meeting, reflecting broad-based private sector engagement on export-led growth. […]
PM says implementation of economic governance policies inevitable; seeks proposals on investors’ facilitation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday calling the implementation of the government’s policies on economic governance inevitable, sought proposals from all relevant ministries suggesting practical measures and a comprehensive strategy involving minimal duration. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting on economic reforms, increasing investment, and progress on proposed developmental projects, on […]
PSX gains 2,301 points to close at 176,355 points
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday closed bullish, gaining 2,301.17 points, a positive change of 1.32 percent, to settle at 176,355.49 points compared to 174,054.32 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data. During the session, the ready market witnessed a trading volume […]
First-ever digital HIES shows literacy at 63%, household internet access rises to 70%
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday launched the country’s first-ever fully digital Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2024–25, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening data-driven governance and evidence-based policymaking, with results indicating notable improvements in education, health, digital access and household living standards.Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special […]
APNEC delegation met BOI minister to discuss Pakistan’s investment environment
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): A high-level delegation of the All Pakistan Newspapers and Electronic Media Employees Confederation (APNEC) met with Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, in Islamabad on Wednesday to engage in detailed discussions on Pakistan’s investment environment, economic developments, regulatory reforms, and the role of media in shaping the […]
Pakistan’s economy shows robust recovery with 3.71% GDP, growth to first quarter of FY2026
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Pakistan’s economy is gaining momentum, driven by a broad-based industrial rebound, resilient agriculture, and prudent fiscal management that delivered a surplus in the first quarter of FY2026, according to the Federal Ministry of Finance’s Monthly Economic Update and Outlook (December 2025) on Wednesday. The GDP growth hits 3.71% led by industry […]
PSX sheds 418 points to close at 174,054 points
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday closed bearish, losing 418.47 points, a negative change of 0.24 percent, to settle at 174,054.32 points compared to 174,472.80 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data. During the session, the ready market witnessed a trading volume […]
PIDE hosts policy dialogue on transforming fisheries, aquaculture sector
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) here on Wednesday organized a policy seminar on Pakistan’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025–2035 to deliberate on a long-term framework for green growth, food security, export development, and sustainable livelihoods. The seminar was moderated by Dr Muhammad Faisal, Research Fellow at PIDE and attended […]
Export of sport goods increases 15.86% to $179.334 mln
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):The export of sport goods from the country witnessed an increase of 15.86 percent during the first five months of the current financial year (2025-26) as compared to the export of corresponding months of last year. The country exported sport goods worth US$ 179.334 million during July-November (2025-26) as opposed to the […]