Poultry Sector In Pakistan Hits An All-Time Low
KARACHI: The year 2019 has turned out to be another low-growth year for Pakistan’s poultry sector, which is at its all-time low, owing to various tax …
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Religious Tourism, A Savior For Pak Economy?
Lately, we have been following news about the Pakistani government`s bold initiatives to increase the number of foreign visitors by opening up the …
Pakistan Fast Becoming A Heaven For Tourists
Pakistan is fast becoming a heaven for tourists from all over the world. It has opened up its doors to the Sikhs from every corner of the world by …
UAE To Help Bangladesh Set Up Global Halal Certification Center
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) recently sought collaboration and support from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …
Egypt To Invest US$1b In Pakistan
Egyptian companies plan to invest $1 billion in Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure, halal food, and tourism sectors, the Arab News reported …
Increased Islamic Banking Penetration Supports Pakistani Banks’ Profitability
Moody’s Investors Service has in its report on Pakistan’s Islamic banking landscape highlighted the increase in banking sector’s profitability due to …
Sukuk Market Gaining Ground In Pakistan
The Sukuk market in Pakistan is witnessing substantial growth as the country increasingly taps into the potential of Islamic finance to diversify its …
Malaysians To Visit Thailand In Record Numbers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to welcome 4.4 million Malaysian tourists this year, aiming to generate 127 billion baht …
Islamic Banks In Pakistan To Offer Refinancing To Their Clients
MENAFN – Gulf Times) The central bank of Pakistan has given the go-ahead to Islamic banks to offer cheaper refinancing to three priority areas …
Pakistan Wants To Follow Malaysian Economic Model
Prime Minister Imran Khan, on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, said Pakistan intended to learn from Malaysia’s economic development and progress …
Malaysia Expresses Desire To Cooperate With The Maldives In The Halal Industry
MALE: Malaysia has expressed the desire to cooperate with the Maldives in the halal industry, particularly in terms of halal food, services and …
Grand Jamia Mosque: A Fusion of Traditional Islamic Architecture and Pakistani Culture
Located in Bahria Town Lahore, the Grand Jamia Mosque is truly an architectural masterpiece. With a capacity to hold 70,000 visitors, the Grand Jamia …
Pak Halal Certification Body to Launch Halal Defence Fund
A legal “fighting fund” is planned by the Halal Food Authority (HFA), the certification body, to meet what it said was an increasing number of …
‘Meat Price Deregulation to Increase Pak Exports’
LAHORE: De-regulation of meat prices in the local market is a prerequisite to improve the product’s supply in the country and to increase the …
‘Halal Food can take Pakistan’s Exports to new Heights’
LAHORE: Halal food can take the country’s exports to new heights, but the government continues to ignore it. Halal food, particularly beef and meat is …
Pakistan Failing to Make Money from Halal Goods Trade
By 2018, the halal food trade market will soar beyond $1.6 trillion. Halal products beyond food such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals nearly …
Islamic Banking Sector in Pakistan Progressing, Says Sindh Governor
Muhammad Zubair assured that federal government will provide every possible assistance in removing hurdles in way of Islamic banking.
Sindh Governor …
Pak Meat Exports on the Decline
PAKISTAN’S meat exports are on the decline despite a global trend of rapid growth. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) figures that the …
Time to Promote Bangladesh As A Muslim Friendly Destination
(MENAFN – #Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : Speakers at a seminar on “Emergence of Halal Tourism: How #Bangladesh can benefit” at Pan …
Malaysian Investment in KPK: Halal Food & Oil-Gas Projects in Pakistan
In an ambitious move to bolster economic development and foster international partnerships, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, alongside a …
Why Pakistan’s Islamic Banking Industry Can Only Get Better?
Islamic banking is growing in Pakistan. This is the view of Islamic scholars who spoke at a seminar arranged by the Securities & Exchange …
Indian Government Sidelines Taj Mahal for its Islamic Past
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FBR, Pakistan Suggests Shariah-Compliant Criteria For Companies
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed Shariah-compliant criteria for companies whose shares are traded on a stock exchange to avail the …
India Shelves The Idea Of Islamic Banking Amid Criticism From Hindu Majority
(MENAFN – Gulf Times) A few months ago, the path seemed to have been cleared for the introduction of Islamic finance in India after the …