Railways Minister Announces Export of Coaches to Five Nations

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 14 minutes ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Railways is preparing to enter the international market by exporting locally manufactured coaches and wagons to five countries, marking a major step toward boosting…

Exporters Alarmed as Pakistan Rice Shipments Drop – Govt Incentives Announced

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 day ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s rice exports have witnessed a steep decline of 68.52% during the July–December 2025 period, with Basmati rice suffering the most, dropping 93.21%, according to…

Gohar Ejaz Slams Govt as Power Costs Push Pakistan’s Industrial Sector at Risk

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s industrial sector is under severe pressure as soaring electricity costs force businesses to shoulder the government’s failures in the power sector, experts warn. Gohar…

Pakistan to Unlock $450bn Gemstone Wealth Under New Policy

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive national policy to develop Pakistan’s gemstone sector, aiming to unlock an estimated $450 billion in reserves and…

HBL PMI Shows Manufacturing Growth at 52.8, Signaling Strong Year-End 2025 Momentum

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s factories ended the year with renewed energy, signaling stronger momentum as demand improved at home and abroad. Fresh data suggests manufacturers are entering 2026…

Pakistan Faces Export Pressure as Global Markets Demand Traceability and Labour Compliance

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s exports are under growing pressure as major markets, including the EU, implement stricter rules on supply chain traceability and labour reporting. Experts warn that…

Government Abolishes Export Development Surcharge, Orders Audit of EDF

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major step aimed at boosting Pakistan’s stagnant exports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to abolish the Export Development Surcharge and ordered…

FBR Issues New Draft Insurance Guarantee Format for Export Facilitation Scheme

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue has issued a new draft insurance guarantee format for exporters under the Export Facilitation Scheme, updating the rules to ensure…

Pakistan Upgrades Animal Health, Cold-Chain Systems to Boost Halal Meat Exports to Malaysia

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan is stepping up efforts to expand halal meat exports to Malaysia, targeting up to $200 million, by upgrading its animal health testing, grazing systems,…

Pakistan Targets $200 Million Meat Exports to Malaysia as Commerce Minister Chairs Key Meeting

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, chaired the 3rd Meeting of the Committee on Pakistan-Malaysia Cooperation on Meat Export from Pakistan, emphasizing the need…

Complex Tariff Reform Could Boost Pakistan’s Exports by 14%

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan’s outdated and protectionist tariff system is draining the economy of billions each year, warns a new Policy Viewpoint by the Pakistan Institute of Development…

Pakistan Aims for 5.7% Growth Under New 3-Year Economic and Export Plan

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has outlined an aggressive three-year roadmap to accelerate Pakistan’s economic recovery, targeting stronger growth, higher exports, and record remittances. Under the new…

Pakistan’s IT Exports Jump 13% YoY in August 2025, Hit $337 Million

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s information technology (IT) export remittances rose 13 percent year-on-year in August 2025, reaching $337 million. The figure compares with $298 million in the same…

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