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CHINA’S SHANDONG XINXU GROUP MEETS MARITIME MINISTER JUNAID ANWAR CHAUDHRY ON PORT QASIM MEGA INDUSTRIAL PLAN Islamabad: December 18, 2025

A five-member delegation from China’s Shandong Xinxu Group has met Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Chaudhry to discuss a proposed multi-billion-euro Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC) at Port Qasim. The delegation, led by the company’s chairman Hou Jianxin, discussed a proposal for the project, estimated to cost between €1 billion and €2 billion, […]

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Pakistan strengthens olive sector through advanced molecular science and global collaboration

The Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFS&R) on Thursday reaffirmed strong commitment to the sustainable development of Pakistan’s olive sector through the adoption of advanced scientific approaches and strategic international collaboration. A high-level meeting on the Molecular Assessment of True-to-Type Characteristics of Olive Varieties and Olive Sector Development in Pakistan was held under […]

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France, Pakistan sign work plan to allow seed potato exports

France and Pakistan on Wednesday signed a work plan that sets phytosanitary requirements for the export of seed potatoes from France to Pakistan, marking a new step in agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The agreement aims to support crop production in Pakistan by allowing access to certified planting material while ensuring plant health standards. […]

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Leghari seeks ADB support to tackle power sector debt, boost investor confidence

Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Wednesday sought the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) support in addressing power sector debt repayment challenges, and in building confidence among private investors. The minister expressed these views during a meeting with a high-level ADB delegation led by Ms. Leah Gutierrez, Director General, Central and West […]

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Pakistan, EU reiterate commitment to broad-based, forward-looking partnership

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union, Saturday, reaffirmed their commitment to a broad-based, multidimensional and forward-looking partnership anchored in shared values, the UN Charter, multilateralism, and the principles of mutual respect and cooperation. They underlined the importance of further deepening trade and investment ties, including through the EU’s GSP+ arrangement, as a driver for sustainable […]

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Ambassador of Lebanon Visits RCCI, Calls for Enhanced Bilateral Trade

Rawalpindi: The Ambassador of Lebanon to Pakistan, H.E. Abdulaziz Issa, paid an official visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), where he held a detailed meeting with RCCI President Usman Shaukat. Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Fahad Barlas, and members of the Executive Committee were also present. During the […]

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Regional economies can no longer afford to work in isolation: Iftikhar Malik

LAHORE: SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former President Iftikhar Ali Malik Sunday stressed the urgent need for greater regional cooperation and innovation to build integrated capital markets capable of mobilising investment, enhancing resilience, and fostering sustainable growth across Asia.  In a statement here today he said that in an era of rapid geopolitical and […]

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Investors from Korea,China,Singapore and Iran show keen interest in the products of Guard group at Pakistan Auto Show: Shaharyar Ali Malik

LAHORE: Leading groups of investors from Korea,China,Singapore,Iran and other countries Sunday  have shown keen interest in international standard products of Guard at concluding 3-day Pakistan Auto Show 2025. Briefing the foreign and local investors senior executive Guard Group of Industries Shaharyar Ali Malik said Pakistan’s auto market is much stronger than those of Bangladesh,Ethiopia and […]

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Guard Group to participate in the three-day Pakistan Auto Show commencing on Nov 14 in Karachi

LAHORE: Guard Group of Companies, a pioneer enterprise in Pakistan’s automotive sector, will participate in the three-day “Pakistan Auto Show 2025,” commencing on November 14 in Karachi. Senior Executive of Guard Group, Shaharyar Ali Malik, disclosed Tuesday that the company has consistently introduced top-quality, internationally standardized products since its inception. He added that Guard Group […]

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RCCI Delegation Visits Uzbek Chamber of Commerce on the Sidelines of 36th IAA & BOC

Rawalpindi: The 36th International Achievement Awards and Business Opportunities Conference (IAA & BOC), organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), is set to commence on November 10, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. An RCCI delegation, led by President Usman Shaukat, has arrived in Tashkent to participate in the prestigious international event. The delegation […]