The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetables Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) has expressed serious concerns over the proposed formation of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). In a letter to the Ministry of Food Security on Saturday, PFVA Chairman Aslam Pakhali termed the move unnecessary and unwarranted, saying the new authority will further burden the hort
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the provision of sugar and other essential items to people at low rates is the top priority of his government. Presiding over a meeting in Lahore on the supply of sugar and price control in the country on Sunday, the premier recalled that the government in previous months had taken strict action against sugar smuggling, which bore fruitful results.
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday fell slightly in range-bound trading as investors awaited market-moving triggers and resorted to profit-taking in a couple of key sectors. In the morning, the KSE-100 index kicked off trading on a positive note and with continuous fluctuations, it reached the intra-day high of 114,457 points just before midday. Afterwards, the index started falling grad
Pakistan and Vietnam are exploring joint ventures and enhanced cooperation in key economic sectors, including textiles, manufacturing, information technology, tourism, processed meat, and agriculture. The potential for deeper collaboration was highlighted during a high-level meeting between Vietnam's Ambassador to Pakistan, Pham Anh Tuan, and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Presiden
The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign currency reserves increased $21 million and reached $11.22 billion in the week ended February 21, 2025, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday. A week ago, the foreign currency reserves held by the SBP had been at $11.20 billion, with an increase of $35 million. The SBP cited no reason for the latest rise in its reserves. Meanwhile,