38 h. ago Bilawal calls on the world to bring India to the negotiating table

ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leading a parliamentary delegation to the West, called on the international community to play a more active role in securing lasting peace in South Asia. He emphasized the importance of resolving the Kashmir issue, water disputes, and terrorism through a comprehensive dialogue, which, according to […]

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44 h. ago Fazlur Rehman calls for govt support to traders, highlights Karachi’s economic role

KARACHI – JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the government to support and respect Pakistan’s business community, calling traders the backbone of the country’s economy and key to national progress. During a visit to the residence of Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh in Karachi, Fazlur Rehman met with leading industrialists including Sultan Chawla, Javed […]

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1 week ago Commerce ministry distances itself from smuggling role, calls for joint national effort

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has stated that it does not handle or maintain data related to smuggling and illegal trade in Pakistan. During a Senate sub-committee meeting, the ministry instead recommended a “Whole-of-Government” approach to effectively tackle the issue, emphasizing that it requires collaboration across multiple government departments. Additional Secretary for Trade Policy, Salman […]

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1 week ago Trump praises Pakistan’s ‘strong leadership’, takes credit for India

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has once again credited his administration for brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, calling Pakistan’s leadership “very strong” and praising the role of trade in de-escalating tensions. Speaking during a joint press conference with the German Chancellor at the White House, Trump said he made it clear to […]

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1 week ago China urges U.S. to abandon excessive use of national security concept

BEIJING: China has urged the United States to abandon its generalized and excessive use of the national security concept and collaborate with all parties in maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. At a regular press conference, He Yongqian, spokesperson for the ministry, made the remarks when asked to […]

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2 w. ago China, Sri Lanka sign new cooperation agreements, deepen economic ties

COLOMBO: China and Sri Lanka have taken steps to deepen economic and trade cooperation, signing key agreements and exploring additional investment opportunities during the 8th meeting of the China-Sri Lanka Joint Trade and Economic Commission held in Colombo, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Sri Lankan Minister of Trade […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan textile council and commerce ministry forge path for export

A delegation from the Pakistan Textile Council (PTC), including Chairman Fawad Anwar and CEO Muhammad H. Shafqaat, met with Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to discuss key challenges facing the textile and apparel sector. They focused on tariff and tax rationalization, energy pricing, and green investments needed to improve competitiveness and sustainability. The PTC leaders […]

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4 w. ago India imposes fresh trade restrictions on Bangladesh, sparking economic concerns

India has announced new restrictions on imports from Bangladesh through its land borders, a move that could impact key sectors in the export-driven Bangladeshi economy. The Indian Commerce Ministry confirmed that ready-made garments and several other products like cotton, processed foods, and wooden furniture can no longer enter via land routes in northeastern India. This […]

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