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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 […]
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 […]
SAPM Haroon meets industrialist SM Tanveer, discusses economic policies
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday held a meeting with prominent Pakistani industrialist and business leader SM Tanveer with his delegation and discussed the country’s economic policies and the prevailing economic situation. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on national […]
Advisor urges provinces to strengthen tax collection
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Friday called on provinces to strengthen tax collection, saying provincial revenues remained stuck at 0.85 percent of GDP, in Fiscal Year 2025, despite vast untapped potential in services, agriculture and property sectors. “Federal collections are already at 11.3% of GDP and moving toward benchmark […]
Country sees $3.5b surge in agri exports: Jam Kamal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Friday said agriculture remained a major component of Pakistan’s trade as country witnessed a significant surge in agricultural exports last year, with exports increasing by around $3 to $3.5 billion compared to the previous year.Responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Ms. […]
500 officers appointed on contract in NADRA over last three years; NA told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): The National Assembly was informed on Friday that a total of 500 officers had been appointed on a contractual basis in the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) during the last three years, including both fresh recruits and re-employed retired officials. Responding to a question by MNA Naeema Kishwar Khan, Minister […]
Unregulated social media use by minors a serious national concern: Tariq Fazal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday told the Senate that the growing and unregulated exposure of children under 18 to social media platforms was an extremely serious issue, requiring a coordinated and comprehensive response from all state institutions. Responding to a calling attention notice raised by Falak Naz […]