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Kashgar trade fair inks 19.6m yuan in deals, spurs BRI cooperation
BEIJING, Dec 31 (APP):The Kashgar Featured Products Promotion and the 2nd Trade Fair was recently held in Kashgar, Xinjiang, bringing together overseas buyers and local enterprises to deepen economic and trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The event attracted more than 40 purchasing representatives and heads of chambers of commerce from countries including […]
Banks to remain closed on Thursday: SBP
KARACHI, Dec 30 (APP): All the banks and financial institutions will remain closed for public dealing across the country on the first day of the new year 2026 as Thursday, January 01 is declared a Bank Holiday by the banking sector regulator. “The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on Thursday, […]
BOI, in collaboration with CMG, organize seminar on Sino-Pak economic Partnership
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The Board of Investment (BOI), in collaboration with China Media Group (CMG), organized a seminar titled “Driving Innovation, Sharing Prosperity – A New Vision for China–Pakistan Economic Partnership” at the Board of Investment, Islamabad. Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, attended the event as the Chief Guest. The […]
CCP draws line on deceptive marketing in 2025
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) strengthened enforcement against deceptive marketing across real estate, consumer goods, automobiles, education, cosmetics, and agricultural machinery to protect consumers and promote fair competition. In the real estate sector, the CCP initiated a major inquiry into misleading advertisements by housing societies and developers. Based on intelligence from […]
Saibaan-e-Pakistan: Ahsan calls for greater national unity, interfaith harmony
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that Saibaan-e- Pakistan represents a national narrative aimed at promoting interfaith harmony, social cohesion and peaceful coexistence, stressing that without peace and harmony, sustainable development is not possible. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Saibaan-e-Pakistan, a national narrative for interfaith […]
Pakistan set for first Panda Bond as Sino-Pak ties enter new phase: FinMin Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan is preparing for its first-ever issuance of a Panda Bond in China’s capital market, calling it a major step in strengthening financial and economic ties between the two countries. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), the […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Dec 30 (APP):Following were the opening rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Tuesday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE (Inter […]
LCCI wants level playing field on tax-free imports via Sost Border
LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol here Monday called for a comprehensive, consultative and nationally harmonized approach to import tax exemptions, following the Federal Board of Revenue’s decision to allow tax-free import of over 2,400 Chinese goods through the Customs Dry Port Sost for exclusive consumption in […]
SMEDA, SECP to improve collaboration for SMEs development
LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and Security Exchange Corporation Pakistan (SECP) have agreed to enhance mutual collaboration for strengthening SME sector of Pakistan. This decision came up at a meeting held between SMEDA and SECP officials here at SMEDA head office on Monday. The meeting, chaired by SMEDA CEO Ms. […]
PDWP approves development schemes worth Rs. 2.5b
LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), in its 55th meeting, here Monday, approved development scheme with an accumulative estimated cost of Rs. 2.5 billion. Chaired by P&D Board Chairman Dr. Naeem Rauf, the forum approved the following schemes: Rehabilitation / Widening & Improvement / Construction of Metalled Roads in Cholistan at an estimated […]