Pakistan, Uzbekistan explore joint manufacturing of solar water heaters
- 19-Sep-2025
Pakistan and Uzbekistan are exploring joint manufacturing of solar water heaters to promote affordable energy solutions and strengthen bilateral industrial cooperation. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, visited the Pharma Park and Techno Park in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to enhance Pakistan-Uzbekistan industrial and technological collaboration. During the […]
Kraft Heinz Split- All You Need to Know
- 02-Sep-2025
Kraft Heinz will split into two companies, one focused on groceries and the other on sauces and spreads, it said on Tuesday, dismantling a packaged goods giant that never achieved the growth expected when it was formed a decade ago. The spinoff, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026, is the […]
Cement sales growth slows in August 2025 compared to July
- 02-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: The growth momentum in cement sales in Pakistan eased in August 2025 compared to July, although overall figures still showed a notable year-on-year increase, ARY News reported. According to industry data, cement sales in Pakistan during August 2025 were recorded at 3.097 million tonnes, up 10.33 percent from 2.807 million tonnes in August 2024. […]
FBR reports 16pc rise in monthly tax collection for August 2025
- 02-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a 16 percent increase in monthly tax collection for August 2025, along with an 11 percent year-on-year rise, ARY News reported. According to official figures, the FBR collected Rs 886 billion in August 2025, compared to Rs 765 billion in July 2025. In the same month […]
US grants four-year export permit to Pakistan’s seafood industry
- 30-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s seafood industry received a major boost as the United States (US) granted a four-year approval for fish exports, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced, ARY News reported. The minister said the permit is an international recognition of Pakistan’s seafood quality standards, confirming that the country’s fisheries meet US benchmarks. With […]
July economic data shows strong start to Pakistan’s fiscal year
- 28-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy showed signs of improvement during the first month of the current fiscal year, with increases in remittances, exports, imports, and fiscal reserves, the Ministry of Finance reported on Wednesday. Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis rose by 7.4 percent in July compared to the same month last year. Exports saw a robust growth […]
Pakistan’s towel exports hit $1.08 bln mark in FY 25
- 06-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: Over 226,335 metric tons of towel valued at $1.082 billion were exported from Pakistan during fiscal year 2024-25, as compared to the exports of 222,720 metric tons worth of $1.055 billion of the corresponding period of the last year. Towel exports during the period from July-June 2024-25 grew by 2.61 percent as compared to […]
Govt focusing on equitable development of marginalised regions: Bakhtiar
- 05-Mar-2019
The government will accord priority to the development of less privileged sections during the next five years, said the federal minister.
Toyota, Suzuki exploring possible partnership
- 12-Oct-2016
TOKYO: Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp and minivehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp said they plan to explore a possible partnership, citing technological challenges and the need to keep pace with rising consolidation in the global auto industry.
China aims to maintain growth pace, fend off unemployment in five-year plan
- 05-Mar-2016
China aims to keep its economy growing by at least 6.5 percent over the next five years while pushing hard to create more jobs and restructure inefficient industries, Premier Li Keqiang said on Saturday.