India’s threats mean nothing, says PM
—Says Pakistan’s overtures for peace are in interest of both countries LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday told India that Pakistan’s quest for better relations should not be construed as a weakness…
Waqar Kingravi calls on Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said that as Pakistan and Nigeria were close friends, there were immense opportunities of cooperation between the two countries in various sectors including trade and commerce. He…
Pakistani ambassador to US stresses need to promote bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD: Newly-appointed Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States (US) Ali Jehangir Siddiqui has emphasised the need to promote bilateral trade between the two countries. He expressed these views while presiding over a day-long conference…
99,312 trucks crossed LoC in last nine years
ISLAMABAD: A total of 99,312 trucks, carrying goods worth Rs 28.860 billion crossed the Line of Control (LoC) on both sides of Kashmir in the last nine years, said Azad Jammu and…
Study finds illegal wildlife trade widespread in Pakistan: report
KARACHI: According to a recent study, compiled after undercover surveys of 55 markets of 23 cities across Pakistan, the majority of animals/species available for sale are listed within the Convention on International Trade in…
Pakistan and Spain agree to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Spain on Thursday agreed to take concrete measures to strengthen cooperation in all spheres, including trade and investment. The agreement came during the 4th round of Pakistan-Spain Annual Bilateral Consultations that…
NWA – transforming from poppy cultivation to hub of trans-regional trade
MIRANSHAH: Once a hotbed of terrorism and a centre of poppy cultivation, North Waziristan Agency (NWA) is set to transform into a hub of regional and trans-regional trade as Ghulam Khan border crossing…
May promises ‘frank discussions’ with China amid dash for trade
LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May promised to hold “frank discussions” with China during a crucial trade visit later this week, with several awkward diplomatic issues like North Korea and Brexit expected…
Governor appreciates contributions of Memon community in trade, business
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair on Wednesday lauded the contributions of the Memon community in various fields including trade, education, health, social welfare, recreation and media. He was speaking at the launching…
‘Pakistan wants to facilitate Afghanistan for transit trade’: report
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Sartaj Aziz said on Monday said that Pakistan wanted to facilitate Afghanistan for transit trade. “We wanted to have meetings with Afghanistan to resolve the…
Trade with Pakistan will be on equal terms: Sadiq Khan
KARACHI: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said that he was here in Karachi with London’s businessmen and women and is looking forward to increasing bilateral trade on equal terms. “I have brought businessmen and businesswomen…
47 kilometre section of Hazara motorway being opened on Dec 15
ISLAMABAD: A 47-kilometre section of the Hassanabdal-Havelian motorway, commonly known as the Hazara motorway has been completed from Burhan to Shah Maqsoodan interchange and would be opened for traffic on December 15.…
Iranian president inaugurates first phase of Chabahar Port
TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of the Chabahar port, opening up a new transit route between Afghanistan, Iran and India that bypasses Pakistan. The Shahid Beheshti…
Public transport to be suspended in Karachi today
KARACHI: All Public Transport Owners Federation has announced that public transport will be suspended on Monday in Karachi. According to details, The Goods Transporters Association is also supporting this strike in the…
Afghanistan says it no longer depends on Karachi Port after Indian shipment arrives via Chabahar
NIMROZ: As the first shipment of wheat arrived in Nimroz via Iran’s Chabahar Port on Saturday, the Afghan officials said their country was no longer dependent on Pakistan’s Karachi port. The shipment…
Trump to push Japan for more ‘reciprocal’ trade
TOKYO: US President Donald Trump, charging “Japan has been winning” on trade in recent decades, said he would push for more reciprocal trade with Washington’s close US ally – but in a…
Pakistan-Poland agree to expand cooperation in diverse fields
ISLAMABAD: The 6th round of Pakistan-Poland Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Pakistan side was led by Additional Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Zaheer A Janjua while Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland Marek Magierowski headed…