CPEC and Gwadar Port – a different perspective

It is the early 2000 at the Saindak Copper Gold Project. I am with a Chinese friend and we are enjoying the setting sunset behind the lofty western mountain ranges bordering Pakistan and Iran. The fascinating façade of the mountains darkens as the sun turns into a speck vanishing into the horizon. Our topic today [...]

By |2018-10-29T14:29:31+00:00October 29th, 2018|Import/Export, International, Taxes, Trade|0 Comments

Pakistan eyes boosting medicine exports to $2b

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) has assured the pharma industry that in order to further facilitate exports, the authority will establish a separate desk where all concerns of exporters regarding issuance of necessary documentation will be addressed. Pharma exports are currently earning $230 million with potential to expand up to $2billion. A meeting [...]

By |2018-10-29T14:17:41+00:00October 29th, 2018|Import/Export, International, Trade|0 Comments

Italy expresses interest in business

Pakistan is one of the best countries around the globe and the picture being painted about it has nothing to do with reality, said Italian businessman Massimiliano Pasqualini. Addressing a gathering at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he said Pakistan has a bright future and is the best destination for doing business. [...]

By |2018-10-29T13:52:27+00:00October 29th, 2018|Governments, Import/Export, Taxes, Trade|0 Comments

Pakistan 10th biggest country in Asia for foreign investment

The amount of direct foreign investment in the services sector of Pakistan raised to $ 1.3 billion during last year. According to the Asian Economics Anti-Corruption Report of Asian Development Bank, Pakistan is currently the 10th biggest country in Asia in terms of direct foreign investment, Radio Pakistan reported. In March last year, Pakistan was ranked among [...]

By |2018-10-29T13:33:07+00:00October 29th, 2018|Governments, Import/Export, Trade|0 Comments

President Xi to visit Pakistan Pavilion at China Int’l Import Expo: Ambassador

Chinese President, Xi Jinping will visit pavilion being set up by Pakistan at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) which is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10. “Pakistan, a country of honor, is setting up its pavilion to display its products and it is hoped that President Xi Jinping will [...]

By |2018-10-29T12:23:29+00:00October 29th, 2018|Import/Export, Taxes, Trade|0 Comments