Tag: Trade

99,312 trucks crossed LoC in last nine years

ISLAMABAD: A total of 99,312 trucks, carrying goods worth Rs 28.860 billion crossed the Line of Control (LoC) on both sides of Kashmir in...

Study finds illegal wildlife trade widespread in Pakistan: report

KARACHI: According to a recent study, compiled after undercover surveys of 55 markets of 23 cities across Pakistan, the majority of animals/species available for sale are...

Pakistan and Spain agree to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Spain on Thursday agreed to take concrete measures to strengthen cooperation in all spheres, including trade and investment. The agreement came during the 4th...

NWA – transforming from poppy cultivation to hub of trans-regional trade

MIRANSHAH: Once a hotbed of terrorism and a centre of poppy cultivation, North Waziristan Agency (NWA) is set to transform into a hub of regional...

May promises ‘frank discussions’ with China amid dash for trade

LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May promised to hold “frank discussions” with China during a crucial trade visit later this week, with several awkward...

Governor appreciates contributions of Memon community in trade, business

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair on Wednesday lauded the contributions of the Memon community in various fields including trade, education, health, social welfare, recreation...

‘Pakistan wants to facilitate Afghanistan for transit trade’: report

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Sartaj Aziz said on Monday said that Pakistan wanted to facilitate Afghanistan for transit trade. "We wanted to...

Trade with Pakistan will be on equal terms: Sadiq Khan

KARACHI: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said that he was here in Karachi with London’s businessmen and women and is looking forward to increasing bilateral trade on...

47 kilometre section of Hazara motorway being opened on Dec 15

ISLAMABAD: A 47-kilometre section of the Hassanabdal-Havelian motorway, commonly known as the Hazara motorway has been completed from Burhan to Shah Maqsoodan interchange and...

Iranian president inaugurates first phase of Chabahar Port

TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of the Chabahar port, opening up a new transit route between Afghanistan, Iran...

Public transport to be suspended in Karachi today

KARACHI: All Public Transport Owners Federation has announced that public transport will be suspended on Monday in Karachi. According to details, The Goods Transporters Association...

Afghanistan says it no longer depends on Karachi Port after Indian...

NIMROZ: As the first shipment of wheat arrived in Nimroz via Iran's Chabahar Port on Saturday, the Afghan officials said their country was no...

Trump to push Japan for more ‘reciprocal’ trade

TOKYO: US President Donald Trump, charging “Japan has been winning” on trade in recent decades, said he would push for more reciprocal trade with...

Pakistan-Poland agree to expand cooperation in diverse fields

ISLAMABAD: The 6th round of Pakistan-Poland Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Pakistan side was led by Additional Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Zaheer A...

No Indian troops in Afghanistan because of Pakistan’s opposition, says US...

Mattis says Pakistan-India open-border trade to bring regional stability India has achieved a degree of affection from the Afghan people WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary...

Govt’s priority is to maintain demand, supply: minister

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industry and Trade Sheikh Alla-u-Din has said that the top priority of Punjab’s government is to maintain demand and supply in...

Pak-Afghan border to soon be re-opened for trade, says commerce minister

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will soon re-open its border crossings with Afghanistan for trade after security enhancement under a new border management plan, Minister for Commerce Khurram...