PFC chief calls for strengthening bilateral trade to reduce Pakistan’s trade deficit By: APP on October 27, 2024Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq has emphasised that Pakistan needs to focus on promoting balanced bilateral trade relations with regional countries to narrow down its growing trade deficit by boosting exports. Speaking at a seminar on “How Pakistan can narrow down its trade deficit”, here on Sunday, he said a […]
Women empowerment essential for development: Iftikhar Malik By: APP on October 27, 2024Former SAARC Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Iftikhar Ali Malik has said women’s participation in the workforce remains underutilised in South Asia, where social norms, inadequate support systems, and limited access to education and training prevent the majority from contributing economically. In a statement issued here on Sunday, an octogenarian trade leader of South […]
Kisan Ittehad demands independent commission to decide crop prices By: APP on October 27, 2024The Pakistan Kisan Ittehad (PKI) has demanded the government constitute an independent agriculture commission to decide rates of different crops after evaluation of inputs’ costs. Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, PKI Chairman Khalid Khokhar said farmers always sought fair profit against their produce. He, however, lamented that they faced multiple problems due to […]
Fatima Fertilizer Becomes the First Company in Pakistan to Partner with UNDP on SDG Impact Framework on October 27, 2024Lahore, October 27, 2024 –Fatima Fertilizer has become the first company in Pakistan to officially partner with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) by adopting SDG Impact Framework. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s journey toward sustainability, focusing on mapping its contributions to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fatima Fertilizer recently […]
Govt financing cost dropped to reduce debt servicing charges: Finance Minister By: APP on October 27, 2024Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said that government financing cost was coming down which would reduce the debt servicing cost. During a meeting with representatives of S&P Global, the finance minister shared the update on macroeconomic stabilization, fiscal consolidation measures and external account developments which were reflected in improving key indicators […]
Pakistan honored as Guest Country at 31st Yangling Agricultural High-Tech Expo By: APP on October 27, 2024Pakistan Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, participated in the 31st China Yangling Agricultural High-Tech Fair, an internationally renowned platform for agricultural innovation and collaboration, being held from October 25-29. The ambassador also inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at the fair together with the Vice Governor of Shaanxi Province. Pakistan’s participation at this forum is in follow-up […]
Pakistan’s IPO market sees strong revival in 2024 with Rs8bn raised on PSX so far By: News Desk on October 27, 2024The IPO market in Pakistan has seen a remarkable revival in 2024, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed five IPOs raising over Rs8 billion in the ongoing year, said Arif Habib Limited (AHL), a brokerage house, in its report on Saturday. The figures are a stark contrast from 2023, where PSX saw just one […]
Rana Tanveer highlights auto industry importance in economic development By: APP on October 27, 2024Federal Minister for Industry and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Saturday emphasized the importance of the auto industry in country economic development. While addressing the Pakistan Auto Parts Show 2024, the minister praised the local manufacturers’ ability to produce high-quality parts and expressed optimism about the industry’s future, said a news release. “Pakistan is one […]
APBF wants high growth in exports with focus on value addition By: News Desk on October 27, 2024The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has urged the government to raise exports volume further up with a keen focus on value addition for a sustainable economic trajectory as the exports from Pakistan during Sept 2024 amounted to Rs790.12 billion against Rs769.4 billion in Aug 2024, showing a nominal increase of 2.69 percent. APBF president […]
Kyrgyzstan Ambassador meets RCCI body By: APP on October 27, 2024The Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan, Avazbek Atakhanov visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and held a meeting with the chambers’ top brass to discuss matters pertaining to strengthening economic and trade ties between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan. RCCI President Usman Shaukat provided an overview of RCCI’s ongoing activities and upcoming events, highlighting […]