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SMEDA chief terms SME Cluster Showcase Expo a resounding success
LAHORE, Jan 26 (APP):A three-day Made in Pakistan-SME Cluster Showcase Expo 2026 concluded here at Expo Center on Monday with robust participation of the general public and meaningful business linkages as envisioned by the Ministry of Industries & Production (MoIP). The event was organized by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in line with […]
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, Jan 26 (APP):Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Monday the following exchange rates. CURRENCY SYMBOL TT Selling TT Buying US DOLLAR […]
ICCI-AJK Government agree to promote tourism investment
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Saturday highlighted the immense and untapped tourism potential of Azad Kashmir. He invited the business community to play an active role in developing the sector as a key driver of economic growth, investment, and employment in the region, said a press […]
Gold, silver prices surge by Rs.6,500 per tola
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Gold prices registered a sharp increase in both local and international markets on Saturday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs 6,500 to settle at Rs 521,162.According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also went up […]
Pakistan, Philippines explore expanded rice trade under Prime Minister’s Directions
ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held an important meeting with Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan, on the special directions of Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, with a focus on enhancing Pakistan’s rice exports to the Philippine market. During the meeting, the Commerce Minister conveyed the […]
Pakistan seeks Australian expertise to enhance output of agriculture, livestock sectors
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with the Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Timothy Kane, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in agriculture and livestock. The meeting held on the instructions of the Prime Minister, which was also attended by Special […]
Finance Minister meets Bill Gates to strengthen cooperation on health and institutional reforms
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Thursday in Davos met with Bill Gates on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The meeting focused on Pakistan’s ongoing reform efforts, public health priorities, and avenues for strengthening cooperation with the Gates Foundation in support of sustainable development and […]
DGTO warns against illegal use of “Chamber” and “Association” Titles, orders unlicensed bodies to shut down
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):The Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO), Ministry of Commerce, has issued a public notice warning individuals and groups against the illegal use of protected trade body titles such as “Federation,” “Chamber,” and “Association.” In the notice, the DGTO reminded the public that it is the sole regulatory authority mandated under the […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 22 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Thursday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 22, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 26, 2026 USD 279.8566 GBP […]
Qaiser Sheikh terms development of infrastructure, facilities key to tap real potential of tourism
KARACHI, Jan 21 (APP):Federal Minister and Chairman Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, highlighting centuries old civilizations and colorful bouquet of cultures nurturing on the lands of Pakistan, on Wednesday emphasized on development of infrastructure and facilities to tap the real potential of the tourism sector. The federal minister was speaking to the inaugural session […]