By Iftikhar Mashwani Islamabad: Pakistan’s worsening economic conditions and persistent inflation appear to be taking a toll on consumers’ purchasing power. According to available estimates, nearly 10 million sacrificial animals were sold during Eid al-Adha in 2022, while the figure has reportedly fallen to around 6 million in 2026. Economic […]
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ANKARA -UNS: Turkish state broadcaster TRT World has said Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role in the Middle East, especially during tensions between the United States and Iran, has increased its regional importance. According to the report, Pakistan has emerged as a credible mediator between Washington and Tehran by adopting a quiet, […]
HANGZHOU -APP – Pakistani and Chinese companies signed agreements and memorandums of understanding worth more than seven billion dollars to promote cooperation and investment in various sectors. The agreements and MoUs were signed during the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference on IT & Telecom, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and agriculture […]
Islamabad -UNS: The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has established Pakistan’s first modern beeswax foundation sheet production unit at the Honey Bee Research Institute (HBRI) of the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), operating under the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC). The newly inaugurated facility marks a significant step toward […]
Lahore -UNS : A delegation of the All Pakistan Anjuman Tajran (APAT) Lahore visited the Central Secretariat of Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) and held a meeting with PMML Vice President Professor Hafiz Muhammad Talha Saeed. During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on the country’s prevailing political, economic […]
Islamabad-UNS: A high-level delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), led by President Atif Ikram Sheikh, met with Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division in Islamabad to discuss key economic and taxation issues facing the business community. The delegation included FPCCI […]
By Staff Reporter Islamabad: The Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, approved the Senate Secretariat’s budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year during a meeting held at Parliament House, with a strong focus on austerity and financial discipline. The Committee was informed that strict expenditure controls and […]
Islamabad-UNS : Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, will lead a high-powered business delegation to the United States in August 2026. Under his leadership, the Pakistan–USA Business Council has been formally established to institutionalize and expand bilateral trade, investment, and private-sector cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. The first meeting […]
Karachi -UNS: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026 to encourage the use of digital payment methods in cattle markets across the country. The initiative, introduced under the Digital Pakistan vision, aims to promote safer and more convenient transactions during […]
By Staff Reporter Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday said the government is working closely with traders, investors, and industrialists to promote trade, investment, and economic growth across the country. He expressed these views while inaugurating the 33rd branch of Imtiaz Group in Sector E-11, Golra Sharif, […]