Trade
President Zardari urges unity, economic discipline, national reconciliation on New Year
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for national unity, democratic responsibility and economic discipline as Pakistan entered 2026, urging citizens and political forces to recommit themselves to safeguarding the country’s shared future amid mounting global and domestic challenges. In his New Year message, the president extended greetings to the people […]
Customs Gadani seizes smuggled betel nuts, four passenger buses worth Rs. 252.5mln
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Customs Enforcement Gadani, in a major intelligence-based anti-smuggling operations with the support from Frontier Corps (FC) and local police, seized 30.5 metric tons of smuggled betel nuts of foreign origin along with four passenger buses, with a total estimated value of Rs. 252.5 million, near Ashok Pump, District Hub. The operation […]
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 […]
Gold prices fall by Rs2,500 per tola to Rs456,962
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):The price of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs2,500 per tola and was sold at Rs456,962 on Wednesday as compared to Rs459,462 on the previous trading day, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also declined by Rs2,143 to Rs391,771 from Rs393,914, while 10 […]
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 […]
Pakistan-China Business Forum Opens Sub-Branch in Hangzhou
BEIJING, Dec 29 (APP): The Sub-branch of the Pakistan-China Business Forum (PCBF) was recently inaugurated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, marking a step forward to deepen economic and trade cooperation between China and Pakistan within the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region. Strategically located in one of China’s most dynamic economic hubs, the new branch will focus […]
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 […]