IslamabadA new study conducted by the Public Opinion Research Institute (IPOR) revealed a lack of compliance with the tobacco control systems in Pakistan. The report was launched at the Serena Hotel on Friday by Mr. Tariq Junid, CEO IPOR. The study, which included 1,520 retail outlets in 19 provinces, set more than 413 cigarette brands … Read more
Islamabad: On Monday, the Federal Minister of Trade, Kamal Khan, stressed the importance of cooperation between the industry and the government, which can play an important role in stabilizing the economy and forming future trade policies. He was speaking at the pre -budget symposium, organized by the Ministry of Commerce, which provided a platform for … Read more
A significant decrease in the electricity tariff for industrial and local consumers is expected by June 2025, according to the Secretary of the Authority, Dr. Fazer Allam Erfan. This announcement came during a meeting of a Senate Committee for the Authority, where officials discussed the spices of revised or expired contracts with independent energy producers … Read more
The Republic of Moldova was deeply affected by the war in Ukraine. War seriously affected Chisinau -Moscow relations to the point that Russia has reduced energy supplies to Moldova, forcing Chisinau to completely revise its energy security strategy – a painful and expensive process for the country and its population. However, President Maia Sandu, re … Read more
BEIJING: The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the Board of Investment, hosted the sixth in a series of sector-specific corporate matchmaking meetings on Friday, which focused on promoting joint ventures and investment partnerships between Pakistan and China in the region. Medical and surgical equipment sector, says a press release.The meeting included remarks … Read more
The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet approved the declaration of warehousing and logistics as an industry. The Election Commission directed the Ministry of Industry and Production to inform the decision. On 6 January 2025, the Division of Industries and Production informed the Engineering Contracting Committee that the Committee had previously approved the proposal on … Read more
Pakistan Post has announced the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp to recognize the pivotal role of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in promoting business growth and contributing to national economic prosperity, according to APP. The announcement was made during a visit by Rizwan Javed Hashmi, Additional Director General of Operations, Pakistan Post, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has disclosed Rs. A $1.5 billion investment plan to modernize and revitalize the citrus industry which represents the cornerstone of Pakistani horticultural exports. This initiative comes in the wake of detailed recommendations issued by the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA) to address the challenges faced by the sector. The … Read more
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal directed a medium-term framework for the liberalization of the sugar industry in Pakistan, stressing the need for data accuracy, crop zoning and backward integration to enhance productivity and export potential. Iqbal, who chaired a meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Sugar Storage, Forecasting and Planning, stressed the importance of effective … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan’s cotton industry is teetering on the brink of a widespread crisis, with policymakers under fire for negligence and ineffective strategies that have severely impacted the country’s agricultural backbone and textile sector. The unrestricted flow of duty-free cotton and yarn imports has created a challenging environment for farmers, ginners and the entire textile value … Read more