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Car sales increase by 41.73% during 1HFY 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The sale of cars in the country witnessed an increase of 41.73 during the first half of the current fiscal year 2025-26 as compared to the corresponding half of last year. During the July-December 2025-26, as many as 65,910 cars were sold against the sale of 46,502 units, showing growth of 41.73 […]
CM Balochistan, SAPM discuss cooperation for SMEs development
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Wednesday held an important meeting with Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti and discussed enhanced cooperation between the federal and provincial governments for the promotion and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Welcoming the Chief Minister […]
Pakistan,UAE move closer to CEPA as technical talks near conclusion: Jam Kamal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday said that Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are moving closer to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as technical talks near conclusion. Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, called on Federal Minister for […]
ICCI President highlights key proposals for tax facilitation, ease of doing business
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday highlighted key proposals for tax facilitation and ease of doing business. President ICCI endorsed these concerns and reiterated the Chamber’s demands, stressing that tax reforms and enforcement measures must be business-friendly, consultative and aligned with ground realities, particularly for small and medium […]
ECC approves TSGs to support development, defence, digital initiatives
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) to support development, defence and digital initiatives. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, said a […]
CPBC President opens “Gong Ceremony” at Pakistan Stock Exchange
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):President of the Canada Pakistan Business Council (CPBC), Samir Dossal, performed the ceremonial market opening “Gong Ceremony” at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. The event served as a celebration of the $1 billion bilateral trade milestone and the deepening institutional ties between the PSX and the Canadian business community, said […]
Global interest in JF-17 reflects confidence in Pakistan’s defence industry: Saigol
LAHORE, Jan 13 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol has termed the growing international interest in Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets as a very positive and encouraging development for the country. In a media statement issued here Tuesday, he said, the interest shown by countries such as Bangladesh, Saudi […]
Govt vows expanded non-formal education nationwide
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Ms. Wajiha Qamar on Tuesday highlighted the vital role of teachers in shaping the country’s future and reiterated the government’s resolve to bolster non-formal education nationwide. She delivered remarks at the inaugural session of a five-day capacity-building workshop for 201 teachers of […]
FOSPAH to resolve long standing family’s property dispute
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):The Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) has successfully resolved a long-standing family property dispute involving female legal heirs, thereby reinforcing women’s constitutional and legal right to inheritance. The matter related to a valuable residential property situated at House No. 227, Main Double Road (Rothas Road), G-9/1, Islamabad, originally owned […]
Transforming Pakistan’s minerals into strategic economic growth
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Pakistan‘s policy reforms aim to align it with international standards and position itself as a responsible partner in the global minerals market. Pakistan holds trillions in untapped mineral wealth — copper, gold, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and gemstones — yet exports remain minimal, and local communities see few benefits. The […]