The government of Punjab is going to allow the opening of trade and Industry keeping in view the SOPs at different stages. All recommendations in this regard have been sent to the Federal Government and will be further discussed with Prime Minister Pakistan Imran Khan in the next two days. The whole world is being … Read more
Provincial Industries and Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal said that Anti-Hoarding Ordinance has been promulgated in Punjab under which crackdown against hoarders has been launched. Aslam Iqbal informed that previously an Act with regard to hoarding was already in place, however six additional clauses have been incorporated in the new Ordinance. Under Anti-Hoarding Ordinance, punishment … Read more
A decision has been taken to open the Pak-Afghan border for two-way trade purposes. Sources said that the decision has been taken to open the Pak-Afghan border at Chaman from Sunday for two-way trade for which a flag meeting was held between Pakistan-Afghan border forces. Sources further said that it was agreed in the meeting … Read more
Access to the European Union (EU) market for Britain-based financial firms will be linked to the overall results of trade talks with London, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Monday. According to the sources of Reuters, Britain and the EU will lose privileged access to their respective financial markets when the Brexit transitional period … Read more
Back to back visits of Chinese trade delegations are not only reflect unbreakable friendship between the two countries but are also an ample proof of Chinese Investors’ growing interest in Pakistan. These views were expressed by the LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh while addressing a delegation of Chinese investors at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce … Read more
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) are partnering in the pilot rollout of an internationally accredited online training program to boost anti-money laundering and know-your-client (AML/KYC) capacities of ADB’s Trade Finance Program (TFP) partner banks. “Enhancing the banking system’s ability to detect money laundering and terrorist financing … Read more
Provincial Industries & Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal presided over 107th meeting of Punjab Small Industries Corporation Board today. During PSIC meeting, approval for Punjab Small Industrial Estate Policy-2020, reorganization plan of Punjab Small Industries Corporation and establishment of small industrial estate comprising on 50 acre land was granted. Proposal to grant approval for setting … Read more
Provincial Minister for Industries & Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal announced to establish furniture city on 200 acres land near Chiniot. This initiative will create more than 50 thousand job opportunities and will help to stabilize furniture industry. Furniture makers will be given plots on subsidized rates to set up furniture making units in this city. … Read more
The last day of the trading week in the Pakistan stock exchange (PSX) has started with a positive note. On Friday, the market started trading at 37,225 and witnesses a shoot up of 40 points in the 100 index during the opening hour. Earlier, Pakistan stock market saw a sharp uptrend on the second day … Read more
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said that tourism industry of Pakistan can inject billions of dollars to the national economy besides generating millions of employment opportunities and huge revenue to the exchequer. While talking to the Chairman Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) Dr. Sohail Zafar Cheema at … Read more
Pakistani innovative and young entrepreneurs should avail ATX-Pak Advance Program to make their way into US markets in collaboration with their counterparts from Austin, Texas, USA. These views were expressed by the Founder of ATX-Pak Business Development Program Ms. Alica Dean while speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal … Read more
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bullish trend as KSE-100 index witnessed an increase of 527 points and touched the benchmark of 35358.31 points. The KSE-100 index continued bullish trend and witnessed an increase of 0.23 percent as compare to the trading of 35,277.46 points on last trading day. A total of 308,484,510 shares were … Read more
US Consul General in Lahore Ms. Catherine Rodriguez has pledged to support Pakistani businessmen’s endeavors for enhancing Pakistan’s exports to United States. She was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar, Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmad, Senior Vice President of SAARC … Read more
