With the positive feedback from the recent Davos summit, it is clear that Pakistan is increasingly being recognized globally for its business potential, innovative spirit, and the resilience of its people. Maria Tauqir, a Pakistani host of the two-day Davos summit held last week at Switzerland, speaking here on Sunday to a delegation of women […]
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Pakistan CG, US business community discuss ways to boost economic ties
A senior Pakistani diplomat Saturday discussed strengthening of economic cooperation between Pakistan and the US state of New Jersey when he met local elected officials and representatives of businesses, according to a consulate press release. The discussion took place when Pakistan’s Consul General in New York, Aamer Ahmed Atozai, visited New Jersey to explore avenues […]
Pakistan, Azerbaijan to boost trade and investment ties
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have vowed to deepen bilateral ties by expanding cooperation in energy, investment, and tourism, officials said on Sunday. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Minister for Privatisation and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, and Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister, Ali Asadov, in Baku. Khan highlighted Pakistan’s investment potential, particularly in the privatisation […]
TDAP holds seminar on export financing strategies
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), hosted a seminar titled “Unlocking Export Growth: Navigating Export Financing Strategies” at the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI). The event highlighted SBP’s export financing schemes, including the Export Financing Scheme (EFS) and Long-Term Financing Facility (LTF), with […]
FBR reports Rs468bn tax shortfall in first seven months of FY
Amid ongoing efforts to increase revenue generation, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is looking at a massive revenue shortfall of Rs468 billion in the first seven months (July-Jan) period of the current fiscal year, The News reported on Saturday. The tax authority collected fetched Rs6,496 billion against the assigned target of Rs6,964 billion in […]
Aleem Khan-led delegation in Baku to finalise $2bn investment deals
A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Federal Minister for Investment, Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan held crucial meetings in Baku to strengthen ties and enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. The meetings – attended by Azerbaijan’s top officials – were focused on boosting investment, energy, transport, and economic collaboration. The Pakistani delegation, which included senior officials […]
Pakistan, Austria to boost economic ties, investment cooperation
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and Federal Minister for Finance of Austria Gunter Mayr on Saturday discussed strengthening economic ties, enhancing trade, investment cooperation, and exploring new avenues for collaboration between the two countries. The chairman along with a high-level parliamentary delegation on a visit to Austria, said a news release received here. The […]
Flyadeal launches flight operations to Pakistan
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, Flyadeal, has officially launched its flight operations to Pakistan, marking a significant expansion.Pakistani cuisine recipe.The airline’s inaugural flight, F3-661, arrived at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport from Riyadh at 8:04 AM, where it was greeted with a ceremonial water salute.Flyadeal will operate two weekly flights to Karachi-one from Riyadh every Thursday and […]
Gold prices up by Rs400 per tola to Rs.292,200
The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.400 and was sold at Rs 292,200 on Saturday against its sale at Rs 291,800 on previous trading day, All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported.The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs.343 to Rs.250,514 from Rs. 250,171 whereas that of […]
— successfully foils bid to manipulate FCAS
Pakistan Customs has successfully foiled an attempt to manipulatethe Faceless Customs Assessment System (FCAS), a newly launched system for speedy and quality assessments.Such an attempt was quite expected and the Karachi Customs team, tasked with its operations, was directed by FBR to exercise constant vigilance in this regard, said a news release here on Saturday.Those […]