Steps being taken to motivate women entrepreneurs: FWCCI chief
FAISALABAD: Government of Pakistan is taking serious steps to motivate and encourage female entrepreneurs to contribute their proportionate and productive role in national development, while United Nations and many...
Physical prices remain firm at lint market
KARACHI: A festive mood prevailed on the cotton market when trading resumed on Tuesday after Eidul Azha holidays, however activity remained poor due to thin attendance of traders.
Phutti (seed...
Trade gap widens to $18b despite growth in exports
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s trade deficit swelled to $18 billion in only six months of current fiscal year due to continuous increase in imports.
The country’s trade deficit was recorded at...
Pak-China FTA a source of frustration for business community: IWCCI
ISLAMABAD : Islamabad Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) on Saturday said free trade deal between Pakistan and China is a source of frustration and disappointment for the...
Maximum efforts being made to facilitate businessmen: Punjab governor
LAHORE (Staff Reporter): Punjab Governor Muhammad Rafique Rajwana said on Saturday that maximum efforts were being made to facilitate the business community which was revenue generator and employment provider....
Govt takes non-tariff steps to curb imports
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday stepped up its efforts to discourage imports by linking clearances of goods with compliance to stringent regulations.
The new regulations will also apply to imports...
FBR’s failure costs provinces Rs170 billion
ISLAMABAD - The provinces had to pay the price of Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) inability to meet tax collection target as they received Rs170 billion lesser than the...
Govt invites E&P sector to participate in LNG import
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has invited oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) sector to participate in the import of LNG to fill energy deficiency in the country.
Minister of...
Conditions notified for availing export package
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce on Thursday notified conditions for availing Prime Minister`s Export Enhancement Package for the year 2017-18.
In this regard, the Commerce Division issued a notification SRO1062...
SCCI voices concern over harassment of traders
PESHAWAR: President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) Zahidullah Shinwari has expressed concern over the harassment of traders and shopkeepers and imposition of unjustified and illegal penalties on...