Sardar Tahir Mehmood, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has urged the government to formulate a comprehensive National Export Strategy coupled with proactive trade diplomacy to enhance Pakistan’s global competitiveness, diversify export destinations and strengthen value-added manufacturing. Talking to a…
The ministry said American interest was conveyed in ICT, mining, minerals and energy 24 revenue estates digitised in capital to stop fraud practices. Photo file ISLAMABAD: The United States has expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s IT, mining, minerals and energy sectors, as both countries agreed, on Saturday, to maintain engagement on large-scale projects, according…
The gap is widening between rival toy makers Hasbro and Mattel — thanks in part to a 30-year-old trading card game. The toy giants have flip-flopped dominance in the space for decades, jockeying for the most coveted master licenses to put new fan favorites — Disney princesses and “Star Wars” characters among them — on…
The latest report by Perpetual Capital and Hurun India, Impact 50-2026, reveals that the country’s largest corporations have rethought the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) this year. The report ranked 50 Indian companies based on their alignment with the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among 50 companies listed, 25 have established clear…
Gold and silver prices continued their upward trend in international and domestic markets on Saturday, extending gains seen earlier in the week. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $71 to $5,108. In Pakistan, one tola of gold gained Rs7,100 to reach Rs533,562, while 10 grams rose by Rs6,087…
The retail industry on Friday said the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down some of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs would usher in more predictability and free up businesses from the burden of higher import costs. “The Supreme Court’s announcement today regarding tariffs provides much-needed certainty for U.S. businesses and manufacturers, enabling global supply chains…
South Asia needs to act strategically as global race for critical minerals intensifies Iftikhar Ali Malik, former president of Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry. LAHORE: The battle for technological supremacy is no longer being fought only in laboratories or stock exchanges; it is increasingly unfolding beneath the earth’s surface. From lithium-rich salt flats to…
A vendor arranges tomatoes on his pushcart. The kitchen essential was selling on pushcarts for Rs400-450 and in supermarkets at Rs550-580 due to short supply in the market. Photo: Jalal Qureshi/Express KARACHI: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), recorded a year-on-year increase of 5.19% for the week ended February 19, 2026, reflecting…
The Supreme Court during a rain storm in Washington, Feb. 20, 2026. Annabelle Gordon | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump’s country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs are unconstitutional, delivering a win for many consumer companies facing higher import costs. But the ruling doesn’t cover all sectors. The Supreme Court…
Customers at a Ford dealership in Richmond, California, April 16, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — The strength of the U.S. automotive industry will face an early test this spring that has nothing to do with cars or trucks. With tax season starting, industry experts are projecting that some Americans,…