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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 […]
FBR’s member audit/CRM retires after distinguished service
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue’s Member (Audit/CRM), Syeda Naureen Zahra, has retired from government service, upon attaining the age of superannuation on Wednesday. Throughout her illustrious career, Syeda Naureen served with dedication and professionalism, said a release. Having joined the Inland Revenue Service in 1989, she accumulated extensive experience in various […]
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 […]
National Vaccine Policy ready for PM’s approval
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):In a significant step toward strengthening Pakistan’s health security and achieving industrial self-reliance, the National Vaccine Policy is now ready to be presented to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for approval in the coming days. In this regard, a meeting co- chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and […]
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 […]