Pakistan
Pakistan’s Renewed MENA Engagement Aligns with Regional Stability and Growth Vision: Iftikhar Ali Malik
Lahore, Jan 4: Former President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Iftikhar Ali Malik, has said that Pakistan’s renewed diplomatic, economic and security focus is increasingly aligned with the strategic vision of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) partnership, which emphasizes regional stability, connectivity and shared prosperity. In a statement issued on […]
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP):Shipping activity was reported at the port where three ships, Seaspan Santos, Floyen, and Pacific Apex, carrying containers, Palm oil, and Coal, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal, and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal, respectively. Meanwhile, five more ships, GFS Giselle, ABK Tiger, ST Mary, Sarwat Gas, and Gaslog Saratoga, […]
Federal secretaries visit Sialkot Chamber to review export challenges
SIALKOT, Jan 06 (APP):Federal Secretaries Jawad Paul,Secretary Commerce and Secretary Food Security,Amir Mohyuddin visited Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and industries (SCCI),while the Additional Secretary Industries joined the meeting online. According to a spokesperson,Muhammad Murad Arshad,Senior Vice President (SVP) Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) warmly welcomed the distinguished guests to the Chamber. The meeting […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Tuesday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE […]
Wheat sowing targets met; perishable food, sugar prices decline: NPMC informed
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) to review inflation trends, availability of essential commodities and measures to ensure price stability and strengthen food security, particularly ahead of Ramazan, the holy fasting month. The meeting was attended by […]
Cement exports increase 11.48% to $151.1333 mln in 5 months
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):The exports of cement witnessed an increase of 11.48 percent during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025-26 as against the exports of the corresponding months of last year. The cement exports from the country were recorded at US $151.133 million during July-November (2025-26) against the exports of US […]
PM directs for preparing comprehensive strategy to boost agri exports
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive five-year strategy to boost agricultural exports. He emphasized that reforming the agriculture sector and educating farmers on international standards were top priorities of the government. The prime minister was chairing a meeting of a Working Group comprising private […]
IESCO notifies power suspension programme
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Monday issued a power suspension programme for Tuesday, in various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to an IESCO spokesperson, the power supply of several feeders and grid stations will remain suspended from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm […]
All out efforts being made to gain economic prosperity: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik on Monday said that Pakistan is making all out efforts to gain economic prosperity. It would further strengthen defense sector of Pakistan, he said while talking to a private television channel. We have bilateral and trade relations with many countries including America, he said. […]
Zong, NADRA partner to advance Pakistan’s digital transformation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Zong and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s digital transformation drive, a key priority under the government’s ‘Digital Pakistan’ agenda. The collaboration aligns with the Prime Minister’s agenda for citizen-centric technological advancement and aims to enhance secure, inclusive digital services […]