Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Irfan Nezirogluhas emphasized the need for Pakistan and Türkiye to capitalize on the immense untapped potential in bilateral trade and investment, stating that the strong political, cultural, and historical bonds between the two brotherly countries should be translated into deeper economic cooperation. He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of t
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry here on Wednesday said Pakistan’s maritime sector offered significant investment opportunities in ports, logistics, blue economy initiatives and related infrastructure, citing the country’s strategic location and expanding trade connectivity. The minister made the remarks during an online meeting with Chairman of the Pakistan-
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has raised concerns over the absence of an interim benchmark rate for cotton pledged with banks following the closure of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) office. In a letter to the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the association identified a discrepancy between the benchmark rate used by banks and the prevailing market price o
Representatives of Balochistan’s business community, transporters, importers, exporters, mine owners, traders, farmers and other stakeholders have demanded an immediate government intervention to address the growing attacks on cargo vehicles and disruptions to legal trade and transportation activities. The demand was made during a consultative meeting chaired by Quetta Chamber of Commerce and I
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to an export-led growth strategy, tax reforms and enhanced collaboration with the private sector, describing these measures as central to the country’s economic recovery and investor confidence. Addressing business and policy priorities for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27, Sharif outlined initiatives aimed at exp