A National Assembly committee on Wednesday voiced concern over the continued decline in Pakistan’s commodity exports, while the commerce ministry defended its policy direction and outlined measures aimed at boosting export performance. Read More: PM announces power tariff cut, incentives for industry, exporters The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by Jawed Hanif Khan, met […]
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Pakistan seeks early rice export deal with Indonesia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged Indonesia to finalise a government-to-government (G2G) memorandum of understanding (MoU) for rice exports at the earliest, officials said on Tuesday. Read More: Pakistan, Indonesia to deepen trade ties with focus on investment The matter was discussed during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo. […]
Trade clash: China files WTO complaint against India
China has filed a case at the World Trade Organization against India’s tariffs on tech products and solar subsidies. Beijing said these measures give Indian industries an unfair advantage and harm Chinese business interests. The move comes amid growing trade tensions between the two Asian powers. The Chinese Commerce Ministry stated that India’s tariffs and […]
Govt engages sectoral councils to boost exports
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce on Thursday launched a consultative process with sectoral councils for sports goods, gems, and jewellery to identify obstacles to growth and explore strategies to enhance Pakistan’s exports. Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, coordinator to the prime minister on commerce, led the discussions, which focused on strengthening global competitiveness and improving industry […]
Pakistan Exempts 57 Items from Certificate of Origin for Trade with Iran
QUETTA – In a major move to strengthen trade ties with Iran, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has exempted 57 items from the requirement of a Certificate of Origin (COO). The decision was announced during a virtual meeting between the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and private sector representatives. The meeting was chaired by Member Customs […]
Pakistan all set to enter Amazon’s sellers list before June
KARACHI: Pakistan is all set to enter Amazon’s sellers list before June, impeccable sources in the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday. Pakistan will enter Amazon’s approved sellers list before June , Arab News reported. “Listing of Pakistan at Amazon is just a matter of 3 to 4 days,” Aisha Humera, a spokesperson for the […]
Pakistan focusing on African countries to promote business: Sadiq
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has said Pakistan is focusing on the African countries to promote business linkages. He was talking to President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani in Djibouti. The Chairman Senate also stressed the need for raising voice for the oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) and […]
Businessmen urge govt to devise national charter for exports
The leading businessmen of the country have urged the Imran Khan- led PTI government to come up with a national charter for exports because without a long-term export policy or charter which is underpinned by a well-articulated industrial policy and led and regularly monitored by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan’s exports are unlikely to grow […]
Pakistan’s exports to Australia spike to $229m in last 10 months: Razak
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has said that Pakistan’s exports to Australia reached $229 million in last ten months of current fiscal year 2020-21 as compared to $177 million in the same period of last FY 2019-20. “We are glad to share that during July-April 2021, “our exports […]