Lahore : The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Thursday said to facilitate trade with Iran the State Bank of Pakistan will select some local banks within days. Opening up of the banking channel with Iran will boost bilateral trade by one hundred percent within one ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionPCCI demands steps to boost worker remittances
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 »
FPCCI for improved economic ties with Lebanon
Lahore : President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Abdul Rauf Alam has asked the business community to explore the untapped trade potential of Lebanese market. He also asked the government to take steps to promote greater economic cooperation which will bring masses of the ... 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 »
Iran interested in CPEC, energy supplies to Pakistan: Mehdi Honardoust
Lahore : Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoust has said his country has the capability to help the development of the economy of Pakistan through energy supply and construction of roads, railways dams and others area. He said that bilateral trade will get unprecedented boost after resolution of problems regarding ... 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 »
FED on cement to increase cost of CPEC and mega projects : Rauf Alam
Lahore: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Saturday expressed mixed reaction over Federal Budget 2016-17 terming it as pro-growth putting. It also criticised some of the measures saying that the issues would be taken up with the government before the approval of budget while a ... Read More »