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Pak-Netherlands undertaking concrete initiatives to further strengthen trade, investment ties: Robert-Jan

FAISALABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Pakistan, H.E. Robert-Jan Siegert, has said that Pakistan and Netherlands are steadily moving toward enhanced economic cooperation, which will lay long-term impact on the economic relations of the two countries. Both countries are undertaking concrete initiatives to further strengthen trade and investment ties, he […]

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Huawei Cloud Stack Ranked No.1 in Middle East, Pakistan Hybrid Cloud Market, Omdia Report

DUBAI Jan 21, (APP): In the recently published Hybrid Cloud Middle East and Pakistan Survey Results 2025 from Omdia, a global analyst and advisory leader, Huawei Cloud Stack achieved the highest overall score in the market as well as the highest scores in two key categories: Customer Service and Market, surpassing top global cloud service […]

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Finance Minister meets Kuwaiti Finance Minister to strengthen bilateral economic and investment cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb in Davos on Wednesday met with Subaih Abdul Aziz Al-Mukhaizeem, Minister of Finance of the State of Kuwait, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on Pakistan’s economic outlook and explore avenues for […]

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Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.90 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 279.91. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]

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Customs Peshawar seizes smuggled goods, vehicles worth Rs 170 mln

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Customs Enforcement Peshawar has seized smuggled goods and offending vehicles worth Rs. 170 million in three successful anti-smuggling operations. The operations are a major blow to smuggling, illicit trade and narcotics trafficking, said a news release on Wednesday. The seizures were made by different formations of the Collectorate, which intercepted attempts to […]

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Gold prices surge Rs12,700 to all-time high of Rs506,362 per tola

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Gold prices surged to an all-time high in the local market on Wednesday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola jumped by Rs12,700 to settle at Rs506,362. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also jumped by Rs10,888 to Rs434,123, while the price of 10 grams of 22-karat gold rose […]

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BoI highlights PCAIC as a key milestone in advancing CPEC Phase II Agriculture Cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The Board of Investment on Wednesday hailed the Pakistan–China Agriculture Investment Conference, held in Islamabad, as a key milestone for advancing CPEC Phase II agriculture, focusing on technology transfer, value-chain development, and export-led growth.” The board in a press statement issued here said, the conference brought together senior government officials, Chinese and […]

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Pakistan, China discuss enhanced agricultural trade, economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday held a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong and discussed ways to enhance agricultural trade and economic cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Pakistan-China Agriculture Investment Conference, underscoring the strategic priority both nations place on strengthening economic ties, […]

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ET&NC Dept to establish ‘Facilitation Desk’ at MCCI

PESHAWAR, Jan 20 (APP):Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control (ET&NC) Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to establish a ‘Facilitation Desk’ at Mardan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI) to provide traders with convenience and assistance regarding tax matters, including registering complaints, guidance and prompt follow-up. This was stated by Secretary Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Khyber […]