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Reuters poll of economists forecasted exports would grow 8.0% by value and imports would rise 2.8%

CM, PML-N chief discuss increase in bilateral trade with Iran’s envoy

Permits export of 150,000 tonnes of sugar on assumption of surplus stock

Contend local stocks are available, only products in deficit should be imported

Cites FMD risk as food security ministry seeks one-time easing of rules

Insists increase in duties will help regulate excessive import of used cars

Minister warns of strict measures against smuggling

Investors express keen interest in constructing terminal for import and export near the Pakistan-Tajikistan border

imports of cotton yarn (commodity code 52051100) touched $65.78 million, up from $26.28 million

Minister says crop’s procurement will improve within next four to five days

The envoy announced that the Iranian president was expected to sign a MoU on livestock quarantine and plant protection

They will have to obtain prior approval from collector

Exports increased 7.89%, imports declined 14.11% during July-January (2023-24)

Stakeholders express urgent need for government intervention

Move aims at preventing misuse of ATTA, protecting economy from damage caused by smuggling

Says move will undermine negotiations with EU for GSP Plus scheme

Move comes following 21% increase in imports in August compared to July

More demand for dollar comes from payments to airlines, profit repatriation

Steeper reduction in imports was offset by dip in exports

Total import of electricity will now reach 204MW

State Dept official backs TAPI, CASA for regional connectivity

POL products still account for $11.87b, almost one-third of the overall import bill at $40.11b

Phone assemblers using imported material despite tax benefits of Rs46b

Manufacturers blame economic uncertainty, import curbs for price increase

Held meeting with Senate Finance Committee

German envoy warns of shadow over relations

Pakistani foreign minister due to hold talks in Moscow

Sharpest YoY drop in the last 10 years, indicates low level of activity in construction sector

GMO soybeans carry many health risks and drain precious foreign exchange

Investors await easing of restrictions on equipment imports

Imported potassium iodate held at port for past 15 days

If Pakistan becomes more protectionist, it will make industry more uncompetitive

Industries need to import raw material to produce goods for export

Pakistan needs to remove export barriers to break vicious cycle

Fear funds may not be enough to pay for imported goods

Apple says that it "firmly" disagreed with the ITC decision but was pleased that the import ban was paused

Import necessary to cater to the rising energy demand during winter

Commerce ministry officials tell Senate panel undocumented transactions main obstacle

APSEA claims it had applied for an import licence in March 2018

Islamabad to enter import deal on terms similar to those agreed by New Delhi

Minister says Punjab to increase production by 4-5 maunds per acre on a total of 16.5 million acres

It will help ease looming gas crisis in country

Envoy says Ethiopian tea is coming from other channels, stresses on bilateral connectivity

Auditors find mismanagement in purchase of spot LNG cargoes

Expresses willingness to import potatoes and increase the import of rice from Pakistan

Govt has imported 622,000 tonnes so far at Rs4,000 per 40kgs

The government has once again lifted the ban on import of non-essential and luxury items for reasons of exigency

Tax removal on 61 items including medicines and masks needed to avoid a severe healthcare crisis amid 6th wave

Finance minister says govt will soon issue further clarification

Ban not applicable on items ordered before May 19