July 28, 2026
The additional inspector general for Karachi has told industrialists that foreign-based gangsters are operating an extortion network in the city, with Interpol Red Notices issued against five men. The port city has seen a fresh wave of extortion over the past two weeks targeting builders and traders.
June 5, 2025
KARACHI: Sudheer, a victim in DHA assault case, on Thursday pardoned Karachi businessman, Salman Farooqi before a local court. During proceedings at the South Judicial Magistrate’s Court, a case related to the assault of a young man in Karachi’s Defence area saw a key development as the victim, Sudheer, appeared before the court and identified the accused involved in the incident. Sudheer’s Statement Before Court The victim informed the court that he was unaware of the summons and only appeared after being informed by his lawyer earlier that day. During the hearing, when the court inquired if he was under
March 17, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Afghan elders and traders made progress in a joint Jirga held on Monday to discuss the reopening of Torkham, a key border crossing for trade and pedestrians, a Jirga member said. Torkham was closed on Feb 21 after a controversy surfaced over constructions on both sides near the border. Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan told a weekly press briefing on March 13 that the Afghan side had carried out an illegal and unilateral construction activity within the Pakistani territory at two points along the Pakistan border. On their part, Afghan Taliban officials insisted that they
March 9, 2025
پاکستان اور افغانستان کے درمیان دوطرفہ تجارت، ٹرانزٹ تجارت اور پیدل آمد ورفت کے لئے طورخم کی اہم سرحدی گزرگاہ کھولنے کے لئے دونوں ممالک کے حکام مذاکرات کی ناکامی کے بعد اب کشیدگی کم کرنے کے لئے جرگہ ہورہا ہے۔ جرگہ طورخم کھولنے سے متعلق بھی دونوں ملکوں کی قیادت کو تجاویز دینگے جو 21 فروری سے طورخم کے دونوں اطراف پر نئی تعمیرات پر تنازعہ کی وجہ سے بند ہے۔ پاک افغان مشترکہ صنعت و تجارت کے نائب صدر ضیاء الحق سرحدی نے “دی پاکستان ڈیلی” کو بتایا ہے کہ طورخم بند ہونے سے تاجروں کا ملینز ڈالرز
March 1, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says business community and industrialists are the backbone of country’s economy and resolving their problems is government’s top priority. Talking to leading businessmen and industrialists in Islamabad, he said the government is vigorously pursuing the strategy to bring in business and investor-friendly policies in the country. The Prime Minster said the business community and investors have been provided with a simple and easy platform under the Special Investment Facilitation Council, where facilities are being provided under one-window operation. He informed that a major task has been completed regarding the digitization of the Federal Board of Revenue
KARACHI: Indonesian Consul General in Karachi, Teguh Wiweko, said that despite global challenges, bilateral trade between Indonesia and Pakistan reached an impressive $3.34 billion in 2023 and recorded a remarkable growth of 69.99% in the first quarter of 2024. Responding to the remarks of Hyderabad Chamber of Micro Traders and Small Industry, Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, the envoy announced that the 39th Trade Expo Indonesia will be held from October 9 to 12, 2024 with the theme “Building a strong connection with the best of Indonesia.” Highlighting the long history of mutual cooperation and development between Indonesia and Pakistan, he emphasized
Former caretaker Commerce Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz criticized the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for allegedly charging the government Rs 200 billion without generating a single unit of electricity. At a press conference in Islamabad, Dr Ejaz called for a forensic audit of these transactions and questioned the effectiveness of the country’s energy policies. According to Dr Ejaz, three power plants were paid a substantial amount of Rs 200 billion, despite producing zero units of electricity. He highlighted the frustration of the business community, which demands transparency and accountability in the energy sector. “The business community stands with the 240 million
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