PM Shahbaz Sharif
Pakistan should explore Africa’s potential for exports and investment:Malik
LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):Former SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI) President Iftikhar Ali Malik on Sunday called for a coherent,Africa-focused trade strategy backed by strong public-private collaboration to tap emerging African markets. In a statement, Malik said that by diversifying exports, fostering long-term partnerships and engaging Africa as a strategic economic partner,Pakistan can […]
Pak–Philippines Pharma trade holds $1 billion potential: Abdul Razzaq Siddiq
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan and the Philippines have the potential to expand bilateral trade in the pharmaceutical and biological sector to $1 billion, with both countries needing to diversify trade by focusing on modern medicines, vaccines and medical tools, said Pakistani business tycoon in the Philippines Abdul Razzaq Siddiq. Talking to the media, Siddiq, who […]
Pakistan customs foils two gold smuggling attempts at Jinnah international Airport
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan Customs at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi, have successfully foiled two separate attempts to smuggle gold and undeclared foreign currency during passenger clearance at the International Departures terminal. In both cases, a total of ten (10) STB gold bars/bullions weighing 100 tolas and foreign currency amounting to USD 11,900 were seized. […]
Jazz, ZTE, Siccotel partner to expand 5G handset access
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): As Pakistan prepares for its next phase of digital advancement, Jazz, Pakistan’s leading connectivity provider from JazzWorld, has partnered with global technology company ZTE and local distributor Siccotel to help close one of the most critical gaps in the country’s connectivity ecosystem — access to affordable next-generation smartphones. Today, only an […]
8th Pakistan–Japan government–business joint dialogue held in Tokyo
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): The 8th Pakistan–Japan government–business joint dialogue was held in Tokyo marking the first convening of the dialogue in Tokyo since 2018. The dialogue was co-chaired by Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Industry, and Takuo Komori, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of economy, trade and industry of Japan, […]
Large-scale manufacturing grows by 10.37pc
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): The output of the Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) recorded a growth of 10.37 per cent during the month of November 2025 as compared to the same month of last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. On a month-on-month basis, the LSMI production in November 2025 increased by 0.16 […]
Gold prices decline by Rs600 per tola to Rs481,862
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): The price of 24-karat per tola gold decreased by Rs600 and was sold at Rs481,862 on Saturday as compared to Rs482,462 on the previous trading day, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also declined by Rs515 to Rs413,118 from Rs413,633, […]
SAPM Haroon meets industrialist SM Tanveer, discusses economic policies
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday held a meeting with prominent Pakistani industrialist and business leader SM Tanveer with his delegation and discussed the country’s economic policies and the prevailing economic situation. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on national […]
Advisor urges provinces to strengthen tax collection
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Friday called on provinces to strengthen tax collection, saying provincial revenues remained stuck at 0.85 percent of GDP, in Fiscal Year 2025, despite vast untapped potential in services, agriculture and property sectors. “Federal collections are already at 11.3% of GDP and moving toward benchmark […]
Country sees $3.5b surge in agri exports: Jam Kamal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Friday said agriculture remained a major component of Pakistan’s trade as country witnessed a significant surge in agricultural exports last year, with exports increasing by around $3 to $3.5 billion compared to the previous year.Responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Ms. […]