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National DRA? need of the hour

By: Our Staff Reporter | February 8, 2013

http://www.nation.com.pk/E-Paper/lahore/2013-02-08/page-17d

APBF signs MoU with Hungarian Export Promotion Agency to exploit huge trade potential

The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA) to promote trade links through exchanges of business delegations to nurture closer understanding between Pakistan and […]

Indian attempts to escalate LoC tension major hurdle to exploit two countries’ $37b trade potential: APBF

The All Pakistan Business Forum President Syed Maaz Mahmood has urged the international community to accord serious attention to the violation of human rights in Occupied Kashmir, as consistent Indian attempts to escalate the situation […]

APBF President urges WB to invest in social sector

The World Bank has said that Pakistan is not immune to the economic shock caused by the coronavirus and its exports have been hit hard, as the country recorded $1.39 billion in merchandise exports in […]

APBF President says no visible reduction in taxes in budget to revive business and create jobs

All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has said that Pakistan needs millions of jobs annually but the government has not taken any concrete step in federal budget for job creations for the unemployed youth.

The APBF had […]

APBF wants concrete steps in Budget 2020-21 to keep industrial wheel running

The All Pakistan Business Forum has asked the government to take concrete steps in the upcoming Federal Budget 2020-21 to keep industrial wheel running especially of SMEs, saving the livelihood of millions of workers associated with […]

APBF flays govt for partial relief of huge drop in global oil rates

The All Pakistan Business Forum has flayed the government for partially passing on the impact of massive international oil price reduction to the public, as the authorities have increased the overall GST and petroleum levy […]

APBF asks SBP to announce soft loan at 3% markup for SMEs

Showing serious concern over a meager cut of just one percent in key policy rate to 8%, the All Pakistan Business Forum on Saturday urged the Central Bank to announce a soft loan with maximum […]

APBF demands soft financing for SMEs to fight pandemic challenges

The All Pakistan Business Forum has expressed dissatisfaction over the financial package announced by the government for industry to deal with the challenges posed by coronavirus, saying mere statements would not work unless solid measures are […]