Lahore : The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Thursday said country is paying half of the import bill through remittances therefore this sector should be given extra attention. Overseas remittances play a very important role in boosting forex reserve and balancing trade deficit therefore steps ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionPeace in Syria will open matchless opportunities: Rauf Alam
Lahore : The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has asked the business community of Pakistan to explore trade and investment opportunities in Syria. There is lot of scope for Pakistani textiles, rice, pharmaceuticals, sports goods and agricultural products in Syria, said Abdul Rauf Alam, President FPCCI. He ... Read More »
suppression of corruption is critical to make country’s economy strong : Chairman NAB
Lahore : Chairman National Accountability Bureau Qamar Zaman Chaudhry has said that suppression of corruption is critical to make country’s economy strong. He said that corruption is mother of all evils, it has a very negative effect on people, society and economy, therefore NAB has prioritised education, awareness and prevention over ... Read More »
Government is aware of the problems of the business community : Ishaq Dar
Lahore : Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said government is aware of the problems of the business community which are being resolved. He said that government is trying to boost exports and steps are under consideration to revive the external sector. Talking to President FPCCI Abdul Rauf Alam, he ... Read More »
Trade not war can lift people out of poverty : FPCCI
Lahore : The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday lauded the statements of Prime Ministers of Pakistan and India regarding war on poverty. Both countries have realised that tensions are not beneficial to anyone while war on poverty and illiteracy is of prime importance, said ... Read More »
Islamic Chamber lauds economic policies of Pakistan
Lahore : The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday said Islamic countries should join hands to ensure rapid progress which will lift masses out of poverty. Despite efforts and unmatched natural resources, Muslim countries are falling behind rest of the world as far as economy, scientific ... Read More »
Over Rs200 billion shifted to rural areas on Eid: FPCCI
Lahore : The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Thursday said Eid economy is expanding which is a very good omen for farmers and rural areas. Some estimates suggest that around Rs 200 to 300 billion have been shifted from urban centres to rural areas during ... Read More »
Eradication of corruption must for rapid development: Chairman NAB
Lahore : Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on Wednesday said corruption is the biggest obstacle in the social and economic development of country. He said that NAB is trying best to make Pakistan a corruption-free country so that masses and business community can reap the dividends of ... Read More »
Greater trade is key to normalisation of bilateral relations: Gautam Bambawale
Lahore: High Commissioner of India to Pakistan Gautam Bambawale said road to normalisation of bilateral relations is in the interest of Pakistan and India while the key to it lies through greater trade, business and commerce. He said that the list of commodities which can be traded and exchanged between ... Read More »
FPCCI expresses concern over wastage of water resources
Lahore: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday expressed serious concern over depletion and wastage of water resources. It called for a proper water conservation and management strategy before water scarcity become a national security threat. Industrialised nations in Europe have water storage capacity of ninety ... Read More »