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July 5, 2026

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Pakistan Takes Permanent Seat at International Olive Council, Positioning Sector for Gulf and European Exports

Pakistan formally took its seat as a permanent member of the International Olive Council during the body's 123rd session in Lisbon on June 30, joining 27 other olive-producing nations. The country has more than seven million olive trees across 55,669 acres, 51 oil extraction units, and four IOC-compliant quality laboratories — and is targeting Gulf and European export markets as it seeks to monetise a sector that has grown rapidly under government-led cultivation programmes.

January 11, 2026

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The minister supports export tax relief, cheaper energy

FPCCI consultative session in Karachi attracts textile, agro-industry, tourism and logistics players KARACHI: Federal Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul agreed on Saturday that exporters need regionally competitive energy costs and more tax relief as government officials and trade bodies reviewed export performance in Karachi. The statement said the meeting aimed to formulate strategies to boost Pakistan’s exports and strengthen the national economy, with participants sharing sectoral views on constraints and potential areas for export diversification at the session. According to a statement, the consultative meeting was hosted by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) at Federation House

December 3, 2025

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The government removes additional export development costs, reducing cost pressures on exporters

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting on 24 November 2025 where the Export Sector Working Group presented its update. — PID SBP says all previous circulars related to the surcharge have now been withdrawn. It says all export goods are exempted from the surcharge with immediate effect. The Councilor says the move follows the formation of new private sector-led working groups. The federal government has canceled the growth surcharge on all exports, the State Bank said on Tuesday, giving exporters some breathing room as they try to cut costs and remain competitive in global markets. The Export Development Surcharge

November 22, 2025

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Pakistan lifts ban on import and export of gold after Cabinet approval

Gold bars are stacked in the locker room of gold house Pro Aurum in Munich, Germany, January 10, 2025. — Reuters May 2025, the suspension of the 2013 precious metals order was lifted. Restored the 120-day export rights period of the assignment program. Digital passbooks are expressly permitted to precious metals dealers. The federal government has lifted a ban on gold imports and exports by restoring suspended rules governing trade in precious metals and issuing new amendments, the Commerce Department said in a statement on Thursday. The commerce ministry issued a notification on November 21 under the Imports and Exports

November 5, 2025

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Google aims to make Pakistan an export hub, says FinMin Aurangzeb

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb addressing the 9th Edition of the Summit in Karachi on November 4, 2025. — X@Financegovpk Govt to privatize PIA by year-end, says finance minister. It adds the private sector vital for sustainable growth with exports. Aurangzeb highlights huge opportunities in the blue economy. KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday welcomed the start of a Google Chromebook assembly line in Pakistan and said the tech giant aims to make Pakistan an export hub, highlighting the country’s growing potential in the technology and shipping sectors. Speaking at the Future Summit in Karachi,

November 1, 2025

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China will exempt some Nexperia chips from the export ban

The logo of Chinese semiconductor company Nexperia is seen at the chip maker’s German facility in Hamburg, Germany, October 23, 2025. — Reuters China said on Saturday it would exempt some Nexperia chips from an export ban imposed after a row with Dutch officials that has worried European businesses. Anxiety over chip shortages began when the Netherlands invoked a Cold War-era law in late September to effectively take control of Nexperia, whose parent company Wingtech is backed by the Chinese government. China, in response, banned all re-exports of Nexperia chips to Europe and accused the United States of interfering in

October 14, 2025

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Pakistan aims to boost export to $ 5 billion by next year: Minister

Minister of Informatics and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistani technical and external representative leaders are watching Pakistan Tech Evening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 14, 2025. Dubai: Federal Minister of Informatics and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced that Pakistan is aiming to increase export to $ 5 billion by next year. She spoke to the media after her address at the “Pakistan Tech Evening” held in Dubai. The event was organized by the Pakistani mission to the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the IT and Telecommunications Ministry (MOITT), the Pakistani Software Export Council (PSEB) and Pakistan’s Development

October 13, 2025

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MOFCOM defends China’s rare land export controls, US invoices

Employees carry territories containing rare earth elements for port export to Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China 31 October 2010. – Reuters A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom) defended the country’s decision to impose export control measures on rare land and related evidence, saying that the traffic is in line with Chinese laws and international liabilities. In an interview, Mofcom’s spokesman said: “China’s announcement on export control measures for rare land and related objects is a legal action by the Chinese government to improve the export control system in accordance with laws and regulations.” The spokesman stressed that these

September 28, 2025

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SBP clarifies the two -hour cooling period only applies to bank -free banking transactions

Pakistan’s state bank has issued a clarification amid recent social media concerns about the two -hour cooling period for digital funds. The bank said that while all transfers are processed in real time, the funds obtained in non -branches bills can only access after a two -hour window as a precaution against fraudulent transactions. In a formal notice, the Central Bank stated that all digital capital transfers are being processed in real time and the beneficiaries received the funds in their accounts immediately. However, the two -hour cooling period applies specifically to the use or cash of the funds obtained

August 7, 2025

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Pakistan Mart will open in Dubai as an export gateway for global markets

This representation picture shows a souvenir shop in the UAE. – Pexels/file Islamabad: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates agreed to create Pakistan Matt in Dubai to boost the global footprint of Pakistani exports. The initiative is pioneering by Pakistan’s National Logistics Corporation (NLC) in collaboration with DP World, a UAE -based company. At a recent meeting, a delegation from NLC and DP World, led by NLC General Manager, met with Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan. The meeting included presentations on the upcoming Pakistan Mart, which will be built near Jebel Ali in the UAE. Among those present was

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