The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has expressed surprise over the government’s ambitious plan to boost exports by 113% to $65 billion within three years. The PBC raised concerns that exporters were not consulted and questioned the measures taken to achieve this target. In a letter addressed to Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Ehsan Malik, Chief Executive of PBC—a business policy
The Standing Committee on Information Technology & Telecommunications announced on Tuesday that the 5G spectrum auction is under consideration and is likely to be held in March 2025. The committee underscored the need for service providers to ensure high-quality 5G services in major cities following the auction. The committee recommended that the ministry incentivise service providers in the 5G
Indonesia Charge d’affaires Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma has stressed that time is ripe for collaboration with Pakistan to push bilateral trade to levels that can match true potential. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday, the envoy underlined the importance of forging partnerships as Indonesia was the largest economy in Southeast Asia with stable economic growth
The United States remained the top export destination for Pakistani products during financial year 2023-24, followed by China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Total exports to the US reached $5.43 billion during July-June 2023-24 against exports of $5.93 billion in 2022-23, showing a decline of 8.4%, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). It was followed by China, where Pakistan e
Businessmen have cautioned the government that the signing of a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should not be used as an excuse to retard economic growth of the country. “We understand that the country cannot survive without another IMF programme. At the same time, the government should prioritise economic growth, provide employment and reduce inflation,” remark