Pakistan Business Summit: A human-centered drive to transform KP’s economic landscape

- Advertisement - PESHAWAR, Oct 03 (APP):Amid the grandeur of a high-profile venue and the call of national and international stakeholders, the Pakistan Business Summit 2025 held in Peshawar was not merely a gathering of policymakers and business...

Pakistan Business Summit 2025 Positions Peshawar as the Next Regional Hub of Commerce

Peshawar, the “Gateway to Central Asia,” hosted the Pakistan Business Summit 2025 under the patronage of the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Co-hosted by Nutshell Group and Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited, with the Overseas Investors Chamber of...

Pakistan: significant global achievements

Pakistan’s achievements in the global arena demonstrate a country that has consistently sought to defend its sovereignty and assert its strategic position despite immense challenges. The defining moment of national pride came with the successful...

Pakistan seeks global help to assess flood losses, damage

Pakistan has formally requested international assistance to accurately determine the devastation caused by recent floods, which claimed over 1,000 lives and left widespread destruction across the country. Officials say the move aims to ensure a...

Pakistan and UAE set tracks for Railway revolution

Published on: October 3, 2025 4:13 PM ABU DHABI – Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held high-level talks to improve Pakistan’s railway system. The meeting took place during the Global Rail Infrastructure Conference in Abu Dhabi....

Pakistan Sends First Batch Of Rare Earth Elements To US In $500 Million Deal

Pakistan has shipped its first batch of enriched rare earth elements and critical minerals to the United States, kicking off a $500 million partnership signed last month. The shipment, which was delivered to U.S. Strategic Metals (USSM) on...

Pakistan Seeks Global Help to Assess Flood Losses

Pakistan has officially appealed for international support to assess the full extent of damage caused by recent floods, which have claimed more than 1,000 lives and caused widespread devastation nationwide. The Government of Pakistan has formally...

Pakistan govt allows donkey hides export under new trade policy

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has conditionally authorised the export of donkey hides through an amendment to the Ministry of Commerce’s Export Policy Order, according to a notification. The move effectively lifts a ban imposed by the...

Pakistan, UAE discuss cooperation on railway modernisation

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in upgrading Pakistan’s rail network to boost trade, improve connectivity, and support sustainable economic growth. The development came during a...

Pakistan says no to Trump’s Gaza plan, stands with Palestine

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan does not support the 20-point Gaza plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking in the National Assembly, he stated that Pakistan remains fully...

Pakistan’s Himalayan Pink Salt wins innovation award in Belgium

Pakistan’s world-renowned Himalayan Pink Salt has earned international recognition after being featured in an award-winning Brazilian soap. The soap received the Global Innovation Award at the Women in Agritech – Global Summit of Women in...

Pakistan’s SLG-Trax Moves to Acquire Singapore’s Finova

Secure Logistics Group Limited (SLG-Trax), a leading logistics and e-commerce solutions provider in Pakistan, has announced its intention to acquire Singapore-based Finova Technologies. The listed company announced the development in a notice to...

Pakistan’s Q1 FY26 exports fall to $7.6 billion, trade deficit rises to $16.97 billion

Pakistan’s exports declined 3.83% to $7.60 billion in the first quarter of FY26, while imports rose 13.49% to $16.97 billion, widening the trade deficit, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). In September FY26, exports...

Pakistan to Shift All Government Payments to Raast by FY26, Says SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) plans to shift all government payments to Raast, the instant payment system, by the end of fiscal year 2025-26. It’s one of the biggest moves yet in Pakistan’s push for digital payments, with banks, fintechs, and...

Pakistani Crafts And Culture At Risk Amid Climate Change, UNGA80 Panel Warns

In what was a landmark moment for cultural and environmental advocacy, a distinguished panel of Pakistani experts, artisans, and heritage keepers called global attention to the urgent threats that climate change poses to Pakistan’s intangible...

Pakistan latest currency exchange rates – October 3, 2025

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday issued updated buying and selling rates for major foreign currencies, reflecting the latest market movements. The US dollar was quoted at Rs283.06 for selling and Rs280.03 for buying in the open...

Pakistan, UAE Agree to Boost Rail Modernisation and Connectivity

Published on: October 3, 2025 2:30 PM ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to deepen cooperation on rail modernisation and regional connectivity, the Press Information Department (PID) said on Friday. The...

Pakistan Accepts Trump’s Gaza Plan: Outrage Over Betrayal Of Palestinians

The announcement by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shabaz Sharif, that he had accepted the ‘Trump Plan’ for Gaza stunned Pakistanis. I say stunned because, although we have been subjected to many horrifying policies and actions by state managers...

Pakistan’s Himalayan Pink Salt earns international recognition at Belgium summit

The Embassy of Pakistan in Brazil has acknowledge the international recognition granted to a Brazilian innovation that combines Amazonian biodiversity with Pakistan’s Himalayan Pink Salt, which received distinction at the Women in Agritech –...

Business News | Zaggle Promoter Group Infuses INR 20 Cr at INR 567/share, Underscoring Strong Conviction; Gains INR 40 Cr Strategic Brand-Led Investment from BCCL

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Zaggle, one of India's leading B2B SaaS FinTech innovators, today announced two landmark developments that reinforce its growth trajectory and underscore strong shareholder confidence. Also Read |...