Petrochemical sector plays pivotal role in economic growth: Razak Dawood

ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce , Abdul Razak Dawood on Thursday said the petrochemical sector was a dynamic and potential sector that could play a pivotal role in meeting needs of the domestic industrial sector. The adviser said this while addressing Pakistan’s first ever Petrochemical symposium organized by Corporate Pakistan Group… Continue reading Petrochemical sector plays pivotal role in economic growth: Razak Dawood

Razak to lead high powered delegation in Torkham border visit

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):The Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood would lead high powered delegation to visit Torkham border on February 28. A high powered delegation led by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood, accompanied by Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq… Continue reading Razak to lead high powered delegation in Torkham border visit

Razak vows for increasing, IT export to $3.7 billion in FY 2021-22

ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Friday said that there is a lot of scope to increase exports in Information Technology (IT) from non-traditional sector at present. The current annual $ 2.5 billion IT exports are very low, “We now have an annual export… Continue reading Razak vows for increasing, IT export to $3.7 billion in FY 2021-22

After ‘big success’ in local cell phone manufacturing, Pakistan eyes to increase exports

After ‘big success’ in local cell phone manufacturing, Pakistan eyes to increase exports

ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Adbul Razak Dawood Wednesday said, Pakistan achieved “big success” in the manufacturing of mobile phones in 2021, with local production exceeding imports for the first time, and the country was now eying expansion into exports. Pakistan, a net importer of mobile phones prior… Continue reading After ‘big success’ in local cell phone manufacturing, Pakistan eyes to increase exports

Around $50 mln deals signed at Pak-Uzbekistan Business Forum: Senate informed

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Wednesday informed the Upper House that a Pak-Uzbekistan Business forum was held in July this year at Tashkent for bilateral trade promotion. During a question-hour session, he said more than 2,000 business meetings had taken place during the forum… Continue reading Around $50 mln deals signed at Pak-Uzbekistan Business Forum: Senate informed

Expo 2020; Pakistan Pavilion in UAE received 550,000 visitors: Razak

Pak- Uzbekistan bilateral PTA to be finalized in March

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): The Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Wednesday said that Pakistan Pavilion at United Arab Emirates during Expo 2020 Dubai has so far received 550,000 visitors since its opening. During this exciting journey, around 100 business and thematic events and daily cultural performances representing different… Continue reading Expo 2020; Pakistan Pavilion in UAE received 550,000 visitors: Razak

Mobile manufacturing leads ‘Make-in-Pakistan’ policy: Razak

Pak- Uzbekistan bilateral PTA to be finalized in March

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Tuesday said that mobile manufacturing in Pakistan is part of the government’s ‘Make in Pakistan’ policy which will boost domestic exports. “Our vision is to make Pakistan a hub of mobile phone manufacturing and export and the export of… Continue reading Mobile manufacturing leads ‘Make-in-Pakistan’ policy: Razak

Tarin for reducing import of unnecessary luxury item

Tarin for reducing import of unnecessary luxury item

ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):Advisor to the Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Thursday advised the concerned authorities to take effective policy measures to reduce unnecessary imports of luxury items. The adviser made these remarks while presiding over a meeting to review the balance of trade at Finance Division, said a press statement issued by the… Continue reading Tarin for reducing import of unnecessary luxury item

Pakistan produced 18.87 mln mobile units from Jan to Oct 2021: Dawood

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Tuesday said domestic manufacturing mobile plants in Pakistan produced 18.87 million mobile units during the period of January to October 2021. During the period of January to October 2021, domestic manufacturing mobile plants in Pakistan produced 18.87 million mobile… Continue reading Pakistan produced 18.87 mln mobile units from Jan to Oct 2021: Dawood

USA, China, UK top exports’ destination of Pakistani products: Razak

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Thursday said that United States of America (USA) remained the top export destination of the Pakistani products followed by China and United Kingdom (UK) during the first four months of financial year (2021-22). In a tweet, he said exports… Continue reading USA, China, UK top exports’ destination of Pakistani products: Razak

Pakistan, Iran decide to increase bilateral trade to US$5 billion in next five years

Pakistan, Iran decide to increase bilateral trade to US$5 billion in next five years

ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (APP):Pakistan and Iran has decided to increase bilateral trade volume to US$5 billion in next five years at high level meeting during the visit of Adviser to Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood along with the senior business leaders. Advisor Commerce said that it was important to make the trade and investment… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran decide to increase bilateral trade to US$5 billion in next five years

Razak hails propose legislation for GSP- plus in post-2023

ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP): The Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood welcomed the newly proposed legislation for Generalized Schemes of Preference (GSP- plus) for post-2023 by ‘The European Commission’. He told the audience that Pakistan had already acceded to the 6 new Conventions under the proposed New GSP Regulation, said… Continue reading Razak hails propose legislation for GSP- plus in post-2023

FDI increase by 16 percent on ‘Year on Year’ basis: Razak Dawood

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Thursday said that net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) had increased by 16 percent on a Year on Year basis. “The net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has increased by 16 percent on a Year on Year basis FY 2021, and… Continue reading FDI increase by 16 percent on ‘Year on Year’ basis: Razak Dawood

‘Pakistan Pavilion’ receive 55,000 visitors in opening week of Expo 2020: Razak

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Thursday announced that ‘Pakistan Pavilion’ received 55,000 visitors in just the opening week of Expo 2020 in Dubai. The response we received ware overwhelming and the number of visitors “we had in the first week was beyond expectations”, he said.… Continue reading ‘Pakistan Pavilion’ receive 55,000 visitors in opening week of Expo 2020: Razak

Razak lauds ‘encouraging response’ for Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (APP):Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood Wednesday appreciated the response received for Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. “I would also like to extend my warmest gratitude to our esteemed donors whose contributions have made it possible to show to the world what the real is all about” he said this… Continue reading Razak lauds ‘encouraging response’ for Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Lahore-Gujranwala motorway provides connectivity to regional industries: Umer

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): President of the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Umar Ashraf Mughal on Sunday said that the Lahore-Gujralwala Motorway, costing Rs.6 billion, will play a vital role in the development of Gujranwala’s local industry. The Lahore-Gujranwala motorway will not only connect the local industrial zone to the rest of the… Continue reading Lahore-Gujranwala motorway provides connectivity to regional industries: Umer

Don’t worry about GSP-Plus status, says Dawood

LAHORE: August 28 - Advisor to PM on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razzaq Dawood cutting the ribbon to inaugurate PSDF Pakistan Footwear Designer Hub during a ceremony at Gulberg. APP

LAHORE, Aug 28 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Saturday that no one should be worried about Generalized Preferential System Plus (GSP-Plus) status by European Union (EU) as Pakistan had got two years extension in this status. He was talking to the media after inaugurating Pakistan Footwear Designers… Continue reading Don’t worry about GSP-Plus status, says Dawood

Govt focusing on raising exports for strengthening economy: Razak

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood Friday said his main focus was on raising exports which would help strengthening the country’s economy. He said this while addressing a press conference along with Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin and other business leaders from the different Industrial sectors. Razak… Continue reading Govt focusing on raising exports for strengthening economy: Razak

Country’s exports to reach at record levels by 2023: Razak Dawood

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister’s for Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Wednesday said the government would take exports to record levels by 2023 with providing a better business environment for the industrial sector in the country. “Improving Pakistan’s ‘Ease of Doing Business Ranking’ will boost foreign investment in the country”… Continue reading Country’s exports to reach at record levels by 2023: Razak Dawood

Trade pacts being signed with Central Asian states: Razak Dawood

GUJRANWALA, Aug 20 (APP):Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood Friday said the government was taking effective and solid measures to promote regional trade. Talking to the business community at the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), he said an agreement had been signed with Uzbekistan, while another would be signed with Tajikistan… Continue reading Trade pacts being signed with Central Asian states: Razak Dawood

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