ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): The Ministry of Commerce has proposed significant amendments to Pakistan’s Barter Trade Mechanism (SRO 642(I)/2023) in order to facilitate barter trade with Iran, Afghanistan, and Russia. The draft of the proposals available with Wealth Pakistan was prepared following extensive consultations between the Ministry of Commerce and public private stakeholders, as well…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP):A record 98.46 percent of the total authorized funds under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) were utilized across the country during the fiscal year 2024-25, with Rs1.076 trillion spent out of the sanctioned ceiling of Rs1.093 trillion. According to the latest data of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives,…
Islamabad : According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025 Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat, SparkKitty and Triada, but there were other…
Lahore: TCL, Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV Brand and a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra-large TV brand, delivered an inspiring show at IFA 2025 under the theme “Inspire Greatness”. From cutting-edge audiovisual displays, AI-powered home appliances, and smart connected mobile devices, to the global debut of TCL NXTHOME™…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Pakistan and China have agreed to encourage airlines from both countries to launch new direct flight routes and expand the number of existing flights. The decision is part of the China-Pakistan Action Plan (2025–2029), which was signed recently in Beijing. The plan brief available with Wealth Pakistan identifies civil aviation as…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Pakistan’s special economic zones (SEZs) are beginning to attract diversified foreign participation, with firms from China, Germany and Canada entering into joint ventures with local industries. Jamshed Ahmed, Investment and Industrial Specialist at Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives told Wealth Pakistan that international companies are partnering with Pakistani firms…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have signed nine Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen cooperation in the field of information technology during the second Pakistan-China B2B Conference held in China. Three standout agreements were signed in G2B and B2B with Huawei Technologies, said a news release. The first MoU between Huawei Technologies and NTC Pakistan aims…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP): The government is preparing to introduce financial incentives, including subsidies and tax exemptions, to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and support digital transformation of industries in Pakistan. According to Ministry of Information Technology documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative is part of a comprehensive roadmap being developed by IT boards…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Punjab has emerged as the leading province in the national livestock sector, boasting a population of over 104 million animals including cattle, buffalo, goats and sheep, significantly contributing to the country’s economy. Pakistan’s livestock population stood at 251.3 million in 2024, with Punjab holding the largest share at 104.2 million, Wealth…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Pakistan’s vegetable exports increased by 43.2 percent to $430 million in fiscal year 2024 as compared to the previous year. The country exported a variety of fresh and processed vegetables, including onions, potatoes, brassica, tomatoes, carrots, and garlic, generating valuable foreign exchange earnings in FY2024, said the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics…
