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Exports increase by 3.75% to $4.7 bln in 2 months

According to PBS data, the exports from the country were recorded at $4.759 billion during July-August (2022-23) against the exports of $4.587 billion recorded during July-August (2021-22), showing growth of 3.75 percent. On the other hand, the imports into the country decreased by 9.25 percent by declining from $12.152 billion last year to $11.028 billion… Continue reading Exports increase by 3.75% to $4.7 bln in 2 months

Miftah Ismail emphasizes to enhance Pak-Aus bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Thursday welcomed the Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkin and highlighted bilateral relations and how it had evolved between the two states. Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins along with First Secretary Ashleigh Light called on the minister, said a press release. Finance Minister Miftah Ismail… Continue reading Miftah Ismail emphasizes to enhance Pak-Aus bilateral ties

PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 108 points

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): The KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 108.93 points, a positive change of 0.26 percent, closing at 42,460.08 points against 42,351.15 points on the last working day. A total of 248,196,388 shares were traded during the day compared to the trade of… Continue reading PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 108 points

Govt increases petrol prices by Rs.2.07 per liter

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP): The government on Wednesday revised the prices of petroleum products, increasing the rates of petrol by Rs.2.07 per liter with effective from September 1st 2022. According to press statement issued by finance ministry, Petrol would now be sold at Rs.235.98 per liter against its sale at Rs.233.91. Likewise, the prices of… Continue reading Govt increases petrol prices by Rs.2.07 per liter

Minister chairs session on financial assessment of flood affectees

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chaired an emergency session on Initial Damage Assessment of Foreign Funded Projects (FFP) affected by unprecedented rains and flash floods across the country in Islamabad on August 31, 2022.APP

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday chaired an emergency session on Initial Damage Assessment of Foreign Funded Projects (FFP) affected by unprecedented rains and flash floods across the country. NCC-FFP- Emergency Session on Initial Damage Assessment of Foreign Funded Projects (FFP) affected by flood disaster,said a press… Continue reading Minister chairs session on financial assessment of flood affectees

Pakistan receives $1.16 bn from IMF

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP):Pakistan on Wednesday received $1.16 billion (equivalent of SDR 894 million) after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completed the combined seventh and Eight review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for the country. The State Bank of Pakistan stated on its official Twitter handle that the amount would help improve… Continue reading Pakistan receives $1.16 bn from IMF

Miftah meets APAFF for resolving issues in media industry

A delegation of All Pakistan Akhbar Farosh Federation (APAFF) held a meeting with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Miftah Ismail at Finance Division Islamabad on August 31, 2022.APP

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP):A delegation of All Pakistan Akhbar Farosh Federation (APAFF) on Wednesday held a meeting with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail at Finance Division, today. The delegation was headed by its Central Secretary General Mr. Tikka Khan, said a press release issued here.Senior officers from Finance Division also attended the… Continue reading Miftah meets APAFF for resolving issues in media industry

Germany – Pakistan have huge potential in economic, trade ties: Syed Naveed Qamar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce, Syed Naveed Qamar Wednesday said there was a lot of potential for the development of economic and trade relations between Germany and Pakistan in the various sectors. Germany and Pakistan can benefit from these trade and economic opportunities, he said. He said this while addressing the ‘Networking… Continue reading Germany – Pakistan have huge potential in economic, trade ties: Syed Naveed Qamar

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