exports

There is a need for developing policies to boost exports instead of borrowing funds from the State Bank of Pakistan

Services-sector growth can help reduce deficit, alleviate poverty

Gap calculated at $29.2b in 11 months solely due to import compression

Lack of private-sector investment is major factor behind chronic trade deficit

PRGMEA chief says exporters are already facing hike in raw material prices due to rupee fall

Also proposes reduction in WHT on imported mobile phones

Consul general believes exports to China will jump $3-4b in next few years

PTEA official says Punjab has potential to boost textile export industry by $2 billion

Contributes 10% to Pakistan’s total exports with annual exports of $2.5 billion

It will help sustain high growth levels, overcome balance of payments crisis

Exports stand at $17b in nine months of FY19 despite 34% currency devaluation

Punjab minister says efforts are under way to woo foreign investors

There are many opportunities for raising shipments; so far trade balance is highly tilted in favour of the kingdom

Former president of FPCCI says at the soft launch of Faisalabad Expo-2019

Share of Pakistan's exports in global market is just 0.13% due to reliance on traditional markets

With govt support, sector’s exports are likely to grow 20% a year

Development comes after India withdrew its Most favoured Nation status for Pakistan

Adviser says exports are not gaining momentum due to lag effect of rupee depreciation

Linking with value chains will bring huge benefits, but will require export-oriented policies

Allows replacement of the sponsor of 300MW Gwadar power plant of CPEC

Consul general calls Pakistan’s trade policies uncertain

Govt cuts electricity price by Rs3 per kWh, will pay the difference

Pakistan should revive economic diplomacy in foreign relations

Diplomats and government officials to discuss increasing foreign investment and exports

Insists over Rs90b in duty and tax refunds are outstanding

Besides textile, focus will also be on engineering, chemical, IT and agriculture sectors

The textile industry enjoys almost 60% share in Pakistan’s total exports

Invites Japanese companies to look into the IT Sector, SMEs and agriculture value chains for investment

Policy will be finalised by June next year; tariffs will come down

New system will cut annual import and export cost by $800 million

Despite GSP Plus status, textile exports to eurozone have not increased significantly

Draft recommends curb in duties for export-oriented industries, revision of tariff slabs

Members of the association appreciated the sincere and untiring efforts of TDAP

PM chairs meeting of top advisory body on economics

Says time is ripe to market fruit, which is popular in Chinese New Year festival

Current expenditures grow in double digits, highlighting problematic areas of the fiscal framework

Exports worth more than $450 million have slipped out of Pakistan’s hand and won by India in the past two decades

Calls for transfer of technology and adopting best global practices

Economy will take time to enter sustainable mode, says Abdul Razak Dawood

Exports rise modestly despite a hefty fall in rupee’s value

Consumption pattern in northern and southern parts highlights contrast in demand

PBC director says import potential is very high with Bangkok being in trade surplus

This market has never been exploited fully; country can cash in on the opportunity

New opportunity for Islamabad to reduce trade deficit with Beijing

Overall, the advocacy group identifies 20 products that can push up exports

Survey shows majority of firms reported growth in domestic sales, exports

Stresses that the government should cooperate with the marble industry

Cut in duty on 82 items will give a benefit of Rs5b to industry

Data on exports that was released on Tuesday indicating growth

FCCI, University of Faisalabad sign MoU to enhance industry-academia linkages