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Power sector reforms to cut cost of doing business: PFC
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP):Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq said on Sunday that power sector reforms and infrastructure upgrades are essential to reduce the cost of doing business and attract long-term investment, particularly in energy-intensive industries that rely on consistent and affordable electricity. Chairing a PFC meeting here, he said a […]
PBF proposes steps to strengthen agri yield, exports
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP):The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) presented a set of proposals to the government for strengthening agricultural production and boosting agro-based exports. PBF Chief Oraniser Ahmad Jawad told media here Sunday that in view of the repeated floods, climate shocks, and financial stress faced by farmers and exporters, the PBF strongly recommends that […]
‘Providing land to women farmers can ensure bumper crops’
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP):Convener of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry regional committee on Food, Shahid Imran, has called for allocation of unused federal and provincial lands to landless rural women farmers. They should also be given access to water and input subsidies to achieve bumper crops production as 74 percent of women are […]
Pakistan, Indonesia sign MoU on Joint Trade Committee to deepen economic partnership
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP):Pakistan and Indonesia further strengthened their economic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of the Indonesia–Pakistan Joint Trade Committee (JTC), creating an institutional platform to enhance trade dialogue. The MoU was signed following successful high-level talks held on January 9, 2026, led by Federal Minister […]
FCCP adjourns hearing of super tax case for Jan 12
ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Friday adjourned the hearing of a set of petitions related to the super tax after the counsel for the taxpayer companies concluded his arguments. The case will now be taken up again on Monday, January 12. During the proceedings, a key point that emerged was […]
PM Shehbaz congratulates PCB on PSL teams auction success
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday congratulated Pakistan Cricket Board on the success of the auction phase of teams for Pakistan Super League. In a statement, he appreciated the efforts of Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Raza Naqvi and his team involved in organizing PSL. He said, “By the grace of Allah, […]
German ambassador visits SCCI, interacts with business community
SIALKOT, Jan 08 (APP):Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Ina Lepel accompanied by First Secretary (Economic Development) Miriam Buedenbender-Buchholz visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and held an interactive session with the business community of Sialkot. The distinguished guests were received by Senior Vice President (SVP) SCCI Muhammad Murad […]
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):Five ships, MSC Tia-V, Semiha Ahmet-M, Propel Shakti, Kathrine Kosan and Nikolas-A scheduled to load/offload Container, Rice, Soya Bean Seed, Chemicals and Coal, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Marginal Wharf-2, Grain Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal respectively Thursday,Meanwhile four more ships, MSC Julie, Ren Ma Zuo,MBA Future […]
Monetary market receives Rs 1.6 trillion from SBP to maintain liquidity
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on Friday, injected Rs 1,590.1 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 7 and 14-day tenors on January 09, 2026, […]
KE releases sustainability report 2025, reaffirms drive for resilient, inclusive energy future
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, has released its Sustainability Report 2025, reaffirming its commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable power for over 3.8 million customers and stakeholders, while advancing a resilient energy future. The 8th edition of the report, covering the period from July 2024 to June 2025, […]