According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), export from Pakistan during January 2023 worth Rs.525,461 million (provisional) as compared…
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Cooperation in the IT sector can be a cornerstone for the future Conversation with Mr. Kim Haksung — Consul General…
International sources recorded that strategies of host countries have a significant influence on foreign investment decisions. Host countries can adopt…
Pakistan ranks 122 in the logistics performance index which is the lowest in South Asia. The market of 220 million consumers and…
The economics of port has greatly influenced the world’s economy over time. Oceans have always been an alien realm for humans.…
Around 1.7 million Pakistani diaspora residing in the UAE send around $6 billion from the UAE every year which helps…
Allowing the export of sugar and fixing of sugarcane prices by market forces The sugar industry in Pakistan is the…
Interview with Mr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal — President/CEO of ITN Group of Companies Profile: Mr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal is a…
According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan FY2022, the revival of global economic activity in the first half of 2021…
Written By Simon Torkington Senior Writer, Formative Content This article is part of:Shaping the Future of Trade and Investment A country…
Written By Mohamed bin Thamer Al Kaabi Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Kingdom of Bahrain Global trade routes have been rocked…
According to the provisional statistics compiled through the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), exports from Pakistan during April, 2022 amounted…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Philippe Isler Director, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation; ExCom Member, World Economic Forum[/box] The pandemic has…
In this article, sector specific and international trade hurdles will be discussed in detail: 2- Sector specific hurdles a) Agricultural…
[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Updated status on revival of Chenab Limited Recently, Chenab Group has announced revival of its business…
Future CPEC Projects Sr. # Name of Project Cost(Rs million) Length(Kms) 1 Dualization of Yarik – Sagu – Zhob including…
There is no denying to the fact that Pakistan has to boost its exports to contain ever-growing trade deficit. Pakistani…
Trade has historically been a powerful driver of economic growth and poverty alleviation in Asia. While tariff barriers to trade…
International studies revealed that the integration of states into the global economy is often seen as a significant factor of…
Trade In Pakistan (Million US $) Period Exports (BOP) Growth Rate Imports (BOP) Growth Rate Balance of Trade Value Cumulative…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Wim Naudé, University College Cork[/box] Much of the world has been left disappointed by the Glasgow…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Usman AhmedHead, Global Public Policy and Research, PayPal Aditi Sara Verghese Policy Analyst, International Trade and…
The port, as an infrastructure of maritime services has evolved its functions over the years to become a complex logistic…
– Strong freight forwarding industry imperative for Pakistan to capitalize on emerging opportunities – An efficient logistics cycle is key…
*Gwadar and Thar coal surely put Pakistan in the ranks of a developed nation *Intra-transport shortcomings, capacity deficiencies, obsolete laws…
Under CPEC Pakistan set to become an investment hub in the region Interview with Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo – President, …
Gwadar’s development opening opportunities for other cities to grow Interview with Sardar Shoukat Popalzai – President, Balochistan Economic Forum [box…
Stable and inclusive govt in Kabul may open ways for foreign investment Interview with Hamad Rasool Bhullar – an analyst…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]This article is published in collaboration with Bank of England Rosie Dickinson Analyst, Bank of England…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak Global Chief Economist, Boston Consulting Group Paul Swartz Director and Senior Economist, BCG Henderson…
Cryptocurrencies are attaining mainstream acceptance, with Bitcoin’s price reaching record levels as investors, such as Elon Musk, are pouring funds…
Interview with Mr Rafiq Rangoonwala — a leading businessman PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Rafiq Rangoonwala: I am associated with…
The Government of Pakistan recorded that even prior to Covid-19 outbreak, globalization in trade, finance, investment and migration was facing…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Alexis Crow Global Head, Geopolitical Investing, PwC Samir Saran President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) This article…
As the mountain of Pakistan’s circular debt rises due to liquidity challenges and cash shortfall across the energy value chain…
Prior to the pandemic, Pakistan’s ports handled a total trade volume of approximately 110.69 million tons during 2019. In 2020,…
Interview with Muhammad Farooq Afzal — President/CEO, ITN Group of Companies [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Muhammad Farooq Afzal is…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]This article is published in collaboration with Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org Sonia Elks Journalist, Reuters[/box] NFT…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Isabelle Durant Acting Secretary-General, UNCTAD[/box] • In the absence of adaptation, developing countries stand to be…
The global economy is emerging from one of its deepest slumps and beginning a passive recovery after the distressing health…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Caroline Kende-Robb Senior Fellow, African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)[/box] • AfCFTA, the largest global free…
The outbreak of Covid-19 has been accompanied by widespread decline in global commodity prices. The pandemic presents a unique shock…
Interview with Mr. Abdul Rahim Janoo — a leading businessman [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Occupation: Export and import Nature Of…
Pakistan: Exports, Imports And Balance Of Trade (Million US $) Period Exports (BOP) Growth Rate Imports (BOP) Growth Rate Balance…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Geoffrey See Founder, Choson Exchange[/box] How the two Koreas cooperate on the Gangwon province could make…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Dyfed Loesche, Nov 4, 2020[/box] The 2020 US Presidential election is one of the most important in decades…
For developed countries, the exports are also a significant variable but their exports based on capital goods while the least…
Reduction in interest rate is a must for bringing down cost of doing business in the country On 21st September…
Prior to 2020, it would have been considered unimaginable, that a virus could disrupt the global economy, sequestering billions in…
Pakistan offers the most efficient and cost effective transit trade facility to Afghanistan. In the recent past, Afghanistan started using…
Interview with Mr Majyd Aziz, former President Employers’ Federation of Pakistan PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your organization, please:…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Kimberley Botwright Community Lead, Global Trade and Investment SI, World Economic Forum Sean Doherty Head of…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] Violeta Gonzalez Behar Head, Partnerships, Outreach and Resource Mobilization, Enhanced Integrated Framework Executive Secretariat, World…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Katharina Buchholz, May 8, 2020[/box] This Saturday marks World Fair Trade Day, promoted by the World…
Pakistan has been able to beef up its image globally. Plenty of foreign diplomats have been visiting Pakistan recently. Pakistan…
Uncertainty is worse than bad news. Some airlines in many countries have asked their employees to go on unpaid leave.…
Trade logistics in today’s globalized world, plays a significant role in the value and volume of global trade and a…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Emma Hart, University of St Andrews[/box] With Boris Johnson hailing parliament’s vote towards Britain leaving the…
The comparison battle between Islamic banking products and conventional banking products are continuing from decades. And from last few years,…
As the race for Brexit is back and with it the debate that the United Kingdom is better off without…
International studies revealed that the worldwide cement trade enters 2020 with a mixed outlook. The Cement demand growth is possibly…
The year 2019 witnessed a mix of some predictable events—such as Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia extending…
At the conclusion of the Islamic summit in Malaysia, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad praised Iran and Qatar for withstanding economic…
Since independence in 1963, Kenya has gradually become one of Africa’s fastest growing economies. According to the Global Infrastructure Outlook…
In June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt broke off diplomatic and transportation links with Qatar over its…
Oman is our fifth neighbor that shares maritime boundaries with Pakistan. It is the member of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),…
The year 2019 is proving to be a very hard for global growth which is projected to slowdown to 3.3…
Interview with Mr Farooq Dadi — a renowned businessman [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Mr Farooq Dadi is a bonafide…
Interview with Syed Muslim Hasany – Director, GREEN PEAK INTERNATIONAL [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Syed Muslim Hasany is currently…
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Workers’ Remittances From GCC-Countries & Others In Pakistan (Provisional) (Million US $) Country July – October…
A.P. Moller — Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere. Maersk works to provide customers…
Pakistan emerged with the objective to prosper as an Islamic nation by following divine code of guidance from Allah and…
Interview with Mr. Ejaz Ali Shah — Managing Director, Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Managing Director…
Mega CPEC projects can help overcome major economic hardships of Pakistan Interview with Mr Shamim A. Firpo – Chairman, Firpo…
Interview with Mr Ahmed Chinoy – a renowned businessman [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Mr Ahmed Chinoy is a businessman…
Sources recorded that trade among nations is beneficial for job creation and fuelling economic growth. Trade helps enhance living standards…
This month, Balochistan government is holding a three-day international Livestock Expo from November18 to 20 in Quetta with an aim…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Anahita Thoms Partner, International Trade Practice, Baker McKenzie, Germany[/box] Public support for free trade is shrinking…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Leïla Choukroune, University of Portsmouth[/box] “Peace is the natural effect of trade. Two nations who traffic…
The pressure of trade and industry is mounting on State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to curtail policy rate to bring…
Global commodity prices rose by 3.8%MoM in September, as against a drop of 5.3% in August and marking the strongest…
Interview with Mr. Ismail Suttar – CEO, Hub-Pak Salt Refinery PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Ismail Suttar: I…
Pakistan Trades (Million US $) Period Exports (BOP) Imports (BOP) Balance of Trade Value Cumulative Value Cumulative a b c…
Foreign trade is important to the Pakistan’s economy because country needs to import various products to complete the increasing demands…
The World Trade Organization (WTO) revealed that the world trade will continue to face strong headwinds in the year 2019…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Sean Doherty Head of International Trade and Investment System Initiave, Member of the Executive Committee, World…
Gwadar port will prove a milestone in promoting regional trade between Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs).…
At present Pakistan suffers from precarious balance of payment situation. Its exports are too paltry to finance imports. Though, remittances…
The history of Pakistan’s automotive industry is one of the oldest in the Asian countries. The industry started semi knockdown…
According to CNBC, when the world was beginning to believe that Sino-US trade tensions were easing, Chinese officials cut short…