ISLAMABAD: The government has permitted the re-export of transit cargo stranded at Pakistani ports, a move aimed at easing rising demurrage charges for Afghan importers. The decision comes after the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure on October 11, 2025, which halted bilateral trade and disrupted the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT). Read More: KP business leaders warn of […]
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Pakistan’s copper potential attracts US investors
The United States has shown keen interest in investing in Pakistan’s copper sector, the Ministry of Commerce informed the National Assembly in a written statement. The development is being seen as a potential boost to Pakistan’s economy, particularly in reducing the country’s widening trade deficit. According to Commerce Minister Gohar Ijaz, Pakistan is rich in […]
IMF allows import of 5-year-old cars with higher duties from september
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a major change in Pakistan’s car import policy. Now, vehicles up to five years old can be imported. The decision ends the earlier restriction that only allowed imports of cars up to three years old. This new policy will take effect from September 2025. The Ministry of Commerce […]
Exports of Surgical Instrument touches $360 billion in last 10 months: Razak Dawood
Adviser to Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Wednesday said that Pakistan’s exports of Surgical Instruments have increased during the period of July to April 2020-21 to worth of $ 360 billion as compared to the amount of $315 billion of same phase of FY 2019-20. The country’s exports increased in […]