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FPCCI president urges US to reconsider tariffs on Pakistani exports
April 3, 2025
FPCCI president urges US to reconsider tariffs on Pakistani exports
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has expressed serious concern over the U.S.…
Gold retreats after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
April 3, 2025
Gold retreats after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
Gold prices took a breather on Thursday after surging to yet another all-time high following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement…
Business community welcomes reduction in electricity tariff
April 3, 2025
Business community welcomes reduction in electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD: The leading businessmen and industrialists welcomed the reduction in electricity tariff announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday.…
Southeast Asia nations, hit particularly hard by US tariffs, prep for talks with Trump
April 3, 2025
Southeast Asia nations, hit particularly hard by US tariffs, prep for talks with Trump
HANOI/BANGKOK: Vietnam’s government said on Thursday it would set up a task force and other Southeast Asian nations said they…
China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation
April 3, 2025
China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation
BEIJING: China on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cancel its latest tariffs and vowed countermeasures to safeguard its…
Nod for sugar import still not given as retail prices stay above govt cap
April 2, 2025
Nod for sugar import still not given as retail prices stay above govt cap
ISLAMABAD: The government has yet to permit the import of raw sugar for re-export amid the lingering crisis of sweetener…
Disappointing Eid sales for third year; 60% goods remain unsold
April 2, 2025
Disappointing Eid sales for third year; 60% goods remain unsold
Karachi’s business community has expressed disappointment over this year’s Eid sales, marking the third consecutive year of sluggish business activity.…
Public frustrated as businesses refuse to accept Rs75 note
April 2, 2025
Public frustrated as businesses refuse to accept Rs75 note
The Rs75 currency note, issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as a commemorative note in July 2023, has…
Pakistan minerals investment forum to boost mineral sector growth
April 2, 2025
Pakistan minerals investment forum to boost mineral sector growth
Pakistan’s mineral sector is set for a major leap forward with the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, which is being…
SIFC plays key role in boosting exports
April 2, 2025
SIFC plays key role in boosting exports
The SIFC has played a vital role in boosting Pakistan’s exports, contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth. Thanks to…