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PAAPAM concerned over IMF’s recent push for trade liberalisation

The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has expressed strong concerns over the IMF’s recent push for trade liberalisation, particularly proposals to reduce tariff protections and allow commercial imports of used vehicles. While supporting Pakistan’s goals of economic efficiency and environmental sustainability, PAAPAM cautioned that these measures could

Significance of transport corridors underscored: Pakistan, Tajikistan commit early rollout of CASA-1000

Pakistan and Tajikistan underscored the significance of regional transport corridors and reaffirmed their commitment to the early operationalisation of CASA-1000, aimed at strengthening regional integration and energy security, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. The Central Asia-South Asia power project, commonly known by its acronym CASA-1000, is a USD1.16 billion under-construction project

Q1 cement despatches increase 16.25pc to 12.61 million tons YoY

Cement despatches — both domestic and exports — recorded a growth of 16.25 percent in the first quarter of the current financial year. However, the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) maintained that the industry could achieve even stronger growth if the government extends concessions on duties and taxes, ultimately benefiting the end consumer. “Significant rehabilitation work

P&G too winding down operations

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced to discontinue operations in Pakistan as part of a global restructuring plan, a move that may also lead to the company’s delisting from the Pakistan Stock Exchange. According to a notice sent to Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the Gillette Company LLC has conveyed to Gillette Pakistan Limited, including its Board of Directors, the decision of the Procter & Ga

CCP clears proposed acquisition of SAA Services by Systems Ltd

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed acquisition of SAA Services (Private) Limited by Systems Limited from the British American Tobacco International Holdings (UK) Limited. The transaction, executed under a Share Purchase Agreement, was reviewed under Phase-I of CCP’s merger assessment framework in accordance with the Competition Act, 2010. Systems Limited,