A total of 1,200 Pakistani citizens, including pilgrims, traders, and students, have safely returned from Iran through the Taftan border due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. On Tuesday alone, 78 more individuals, including 47 students, were repatriated, bringing the total number to 1,200. According to Express News, 987 people were brought back over the past […]
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Nationwide strike announced in solidarity with Palestine
On April 26, traders across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) will participate in a complete shutter-down strike. The Jamiat Business Forum’s Senior Vice President, Mushtaq Ahmed Khalil, announced the strike to show solidarity with the people of Palestine. Major trader organizations in the province, including Peshawar, support this initiative. A special meeting is scheduled for April 24 in […]
Traders urge Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve border disputes for trade revival
Pakistani and Afghan traders are calling for direct negotiations between their governments to address border issues. They believe that trade should not be affected by political conflicts. This appeal emerged from a recent webinar organised to discuss ongoing challenges in cross-border trade. During the webinar, participants noted the Torkham border’s closure for 17 to 18 […]
Traders to hold protest against new tax laws on Sept 27 in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: After the presidential ordinance to impose additional taxes and forcing sales tax registration of traders, the traders have decided to hold a strong protest against this decision outside the Finance Ministry in Islamabad on September 27, Daily Times reported. “The traders will surround the premises of the Ministry of Finance on September 27 […]
Traders refute the decision of Sindh govt to impose a lockdown in Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh government’s decision to put a lockdown in Karachi following an abnormal surge in COVID-19 cases in the province has been unanimously rejected by the trade bodies. The trade leaders have suggested that the government increase timings of the businesses to avoid crowds of people and that they do not accept the government’s decision […]
GB traders’ shops to be sealed if owners unvaccinated by July 10
District administration of Skardu has given a deadline till July 10 for traders to vaccinate. Shops of traders who have not been vaccinated will be sealed after July 10. The administration has warned all traders to vaccinate before the given deadline or else action will be taken. The District Health Officer Mubashar Hassan stated that […]
GB traders give a week’s deadline to open Pak-China border
Gilgit-Baltistan traders have lost patience over the continuous closure of the Sost border. The business community has given a week’s deadline to open the border and has warned of sit-ins in Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan. Exporters Association Chairman Javed Hussain along with other traders in a press conference appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Army Chief […]
Govt introducing small loan schemes for farmers, traders
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Monday said that in the history of the country first time the incumbent government was introducing small loan schemes for farmers and traders. Talking to a private TV channel, he said that these schemes were aimed to promote agriculture sector, adding that all these loans […]
‘Govt to consult industrialists, traders to resolve textile industry’s problems’
FAISALABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said that problems of textile industry will be solved in consultation with industrialists and traders. Addressing a reception hosted in his honour by former All Pakistan Cotton Power Looms Association (APCPLA) chairman Chaudhary Javaid Sadiq Kahlon on Sunday, he said that the PTI-led government had […]
ICCI desires to introduce structural reforms in FBR to enhance its capacity
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan suggested introduction of structural reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to enhance its capacity for achieving the target of the country’s revenue. “Automation through modern information technology tools, gradual reduction of human intervention in the system and professional staff is […]