Pakistan Defence Industry
15% Customs Duty Exemption on Defense Imports Approved
The Tariff Policy Board (TPB) has reportedly decided to exempt all defense imports from customs duty. The Minister for Commerce heads this inter-ministerial body. Currently,…
Pakistani Firm Unveils Radar-Evading Stealth Military Tents at Frankfurt Exhibition
A Karachi-based export firm has introduced advanced radar-evading military tents. The company showcased these innovative structures at the global Techtextil exhibition in Frankfurt, held recently…
Pakistan’s Nearing Massive $1.5 Billion Defence Tech Deal With Sudan
Pakistan is rapidly emerging as a formidable powerhouse in the global defence industry. In a major development reported yesterday, Islamabad is in the final phases…
Pakistan Eyes Big $4B JF-17 ‘Jets-for-Loan’ Deal with Saudi Arabia
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are currently negotiating a major defence deal. Sources indicate the two nations may convert approximately $2 billion in existing Saudi loans…
US Approves Massive $686M Tech Upgrade for Pakistan’s F-16 Fleet
The United States (US) has officially approved a significant sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. Valued at $686 million, the…
Pakistan’s J-35 Fighter Jets Deal Spurs Rally in Chinese Defence Stocks
Shares of major Chinese defence firms surged on Monday following reports confirming Pakistan’s purchase of advanced J-35 stealth fighter jets from China, according to a…
4 School Holidays Announced for IDEAS 2024
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a four-day closure of schools for security reasons as the 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminars (IDEAS) approaches. Sindh…
