Pakistan bans import of non-essential luxury items to 'stabilize economy'

May 20, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 20 : Pakistan has announced a ban on the import of 38 non-essential luxury items under 'emergency economic plan' amid the...

Amid rising tensions, China suspends pineapples import from Taiwan

Feb 27, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], February 27 : Stepping up its economic pressure against the Taiwanese government, China has abruptly suspended imports of pineapples from Taiwan, local...

Centre firm on not burdening farmers despite impact on supply, production of fertilizers due to Russia-Ukraine war

Apr 28, 2022

New Delhi [India], April 28 : The central government has decided to provide more funds to meet the rising cost of fertilisers due to...

Pakistan: Oil, eatable import bill spiked to USD 24.77 billion

May 15, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 : Pakistan's oil and eatable import bill surged by 58.98 per cent to USD 24.77 billion in the months of...

US lawmakers tighten de minimis loophole to counter China's low-value packages

Aug 17, 2024

The bill aims to stop the flow of illicit goods, including fentanyl, counterfeits, and products made with forced labour, by tightening import requirements for...

Customs to expedite clearances for import of necessary COVID-19 consignments

Apr 24, 2021

New Delhi [India], April 24 : As India's healthcare infrastructure crumbles under the weight of the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases, the Customs Department is...