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Pakistani carpets still in high demand in global markets: PCMEA
LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Acting Chairman Riaz Ahmad said on Sunday that Pakistan can enhance its ancient handmade carpet export industry by resolving problems of this vital industry as Pakistani carpets are still in high demand in the international market. Chairing a meeting of the Association’s Executive Committee (EC) […]
DPM Dar chairs meetings on diplomatic engagements, e-commerce ecosystem
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a session with Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and senior officials of the foreign ministry to discuss the upcoming diplomatic engagements and planned visits. The deputy prime minister directed the officials to ensure thorough preparation and coordinated follow-ups to advance Pakistan’s […]
2022 floods: Most int’l assistance pledged as soft loans, Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday informed the Senate that more than 80 percent of international pledges made during the 2022 floods were in the form of soft loans rather than grants. Replying to questions during the Question Hour, the minister said Pakistan ultimately received less than 50 […]
Seafood exports surge 22% to $253 million in first half of FY26: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):The marine fisheries sector posted strong growth in the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, with seafood exports rising to 122,629.11 metric tons valued at $253.24 million between July and December 2025, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Friday. Commenting on data released by the Marine Fisheries […]
JazzWorld recognised as a top employer for 2026 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):JazzWorld has been recognised as a Top Employer in Pakistan for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute for workplace practices that drive performance, engagement, and growth. The certification underscores the company’s success in fostering a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and practices aimed at enhancing business performance, employee engagement, […]
Jazz Accelerates Network Evolution with Country’s First 1.2 Tbps Deployment and 100 Gbps FTTS Implementation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has marked a major breakthrough in its network modernization drive by deploying the country’s first 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per-wavelength capacity on its optical transport network. The achievement comes in collaboration with its strategic technology partner, Huawei, underscoring a new benchmark in high-speed connectivity infrastructure. This […]
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rise to $ 21.25 billion
KARACHI, Jan 15 (APP):The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan increased to US$ 21,248.4 million as of January 09, 2026 while the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan stood $16,071.8 million. “During the week ended on 09-Jan-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$ 16 million to US$ 16,071.8 million,” the central bank reported […]
SBP injects Rs 358.5 billion in the market
KARACHI, Jan 15 (APP):The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Thursday, injected Rs 358.5 billion through Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah based Open Market Operations (OMO) to maintain liquidity in the market. The central bank conducted the Open Market Operation, Reverse Repo Purchase (Injection) for an 8-day tenor on January 15, 2026, and injected […]
Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.96 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 279.97. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]
CJP emphasises strengthening welfare governance and policy oversight of Al-Mizan Foundation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Chief Justice of Pakistan, who also serves as President of the Advisory Board of the Al-Mizan Foundation, on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing projects of the Foundation. The meeting was attended by Justice (R) Mushir Alam, former Judge SCP and Chairman of the Committee of Administration, Justice […]