62 h. ago Global maritime leaders gather in Karachi to boost blue economy

The Pakistan International Maritime Conference opened at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s maritime industry and expanding its blue economy. The grand event brought together leading global maritime stakeholders, policymakers, and investors to explore Pakistan’s vast coastal and oceanic potential. The conference aims to highlight investment opportunities in shipbuilding, port […]

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67 h. ago Malaysia launches ‘Investor Pass’ golden visa for global entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has introduced the Investor Pass, a new golden visa that allows international businesspeople to reside in Malaysia for up to one year, aiming to attract global investors and entrepreneurs to the country’s growing economy. The pass offers a streamlined application process with approval in just five […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Iran discuss strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghaddam on Saturday to explore avenues for enhancing trade and economic ties between the two neighboring countries. The meeting highlighted ongoing initiatives, trade agreements, and upcoming opportunities for cooperation, particularly in the agri-food sector. Minister Jam Kamal congratulated the […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan awards offshore exploration licenses after 18 years

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Energy has announced the results of the Offshore Bid Round 2025, marking the country’s first competitive bidding for offshore petroleum exploration licenses in 18 years. The bid round, launched in January 2025, offered 40 offshore blocks as part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to enhance energy security, indigenization, and local […]

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3 d. ago US delegation explores Pakistan’s critical minerals potential

ISLAMABAD: A high-level US delegation met with Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Friday to discuss cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, aiming to establish secure and transparent critical mineral supply chains for American industry. Read More: Pakistan’s Minerals: The New Geopolitical Bargaining Chip The delegation, led by Robert Louis Strayer II, president of the […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan awards 23 offshore oil blocks to local and foreign consortiums

ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward reviving offshore energy exploration, Pakistan has awarded 23 offshore oil and gas exploration blocks to four consortiums led by local energy companies, with some partnered with foreign firms, including Turkiye’s national oil company TPAO, the Ministry of Energy announced on Friday. This marks Pakistan’s first offshore bidding round in […]

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8 d. ago Oil prices climb as U.S.–China trade framework boosts market optimism

Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday after U.S. and Chinese officials outlined a trade-deal framework, easing global economic concerns and boosting investor sentiment. The agreement between the world’s top two oil consumers is seen as a step toward reducing trade tensions that have weighed on global growth and energy demand. Brent crude […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz invites Qatari investors to explore new opportunities

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of cooperation under Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The invitation came during his meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, who is visiting Pakistan to co-chair the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission session. Both sides discussed […]

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1 week ago Ali Pervez Malik invites global investors to explore Pakistan’s $6 trillion mineral potential

ISLAMABAD – Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ali Pervez Malik, promoted Pakistan’s mineral investment opportunities during the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Meeting with officials from Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and France, Malik highlighted Pakistan’s vast untapped mineral reserves, estimated at $6 trillion, including copper, gold, lithium, coal, […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz Sharif invites Qatari investors to explore opportunities

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration under Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework. The invitation came during a meeting with Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Trade and Industry, who is in Pakistan for the sixth session of […]

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1 week ago PM invites Polish investment in energy, mining, IT sectors to deepen bilateral cooperation

Premier Shehbaz urges Polish firms to explore Pakistan’s investment potential under open-market reforms PM, Polish DPM Sikorski discuss trade, energy, defence, education, and labour cooperation Premier reaffirms Pakistan’s stance for peaceful resolution of global conflicts, including Ukraine and Gaza Polish FM lauds Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace, offers water-treatment expertise ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad […]

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1 week ago Netherlands eyes Pakistan’s agri and IT investment opportunities

ISLAMABAD: The Netherlands has reaffirmed its commitment to expand trade and investment ties with Pakistan. Newly appointed Ambassador Robert–Jan Siegert expressed strong interest in key sectors, including agriculture, IT, and textiles. The envoy noted that around 50 Dutch companies already operate in Pakistan. He emphasized exploring further opportunities in sectors where the Netherlands has global […]

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2 w. ago Global forum explores greatest common denominator for people

BEIJING: Experts at a global development forum said that all countries should seek to bridge differences and pursue the greatest common denominator of development. Themed “Coexistence in Harmony: The Foundation and Order of Global Development,” the Tongzhou Global Development Forum 2025 has brought together more than 500 attendees from over 40 countries around the world. […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, African Union seal deal to expand trade and innovation ties

Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan met African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on October 17, 2025. The meeting took place during the “Made in Pakistan” exhibition in Addis Ababa. They reaffirmed their commitment to deepen trade and development cooperation under Pakistan’s Look Africa Policy. Both sides explored ways to enhance collaboration in trade, agriculture, […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz opens modernized geoscience research laboratories in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP), marking a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s mineral research and exploration capabilities. The event was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers, and foreign dignitaries, highlighting the […]

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3 w. ago Petroleum minister visits Russia, strengthens energy cooperation

Ali Pervez Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum, undertook a significant visit to Russia, where he participated in the 14th St. Petersburg International Gas Forum 2025 (SPIGF) and held high-level meetings to bolster bilateral cooperation in the oil, gas, and minerals sectors. Minister Malik led the Pakistani delegation at the prestigious forum, a global gathering of […]

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3 w. ago China ready to explore potential for practical cooperation with DPRK: Premier Li

PYONGYANG: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China is willing to work with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to explore the potential for practical cooperation and add more impetus to the development and construction of the two countries. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of […]

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3 w. ago Gold Eighth Weekly Gain on Rate Cut Bets and Geopolitical Tensions

SINGAPORE – Gold prices held steady below the $4,000 per ounce mark on Friday, poised to log their eighth consecutive weekly gain as global investors weighed geopolitical tensions, inflation pressures, and growing expectations of more US rate cuts. At 0514 GMT, spot gold slipped 0.1% to $3,971.43 per ounce, while US gold futures for December […]

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3 w. ago First Lady calls for deepening cultural, tourism ties with China

First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday appreciating China’s role as one of the leading global investors in renewable energy expressed Pakistan’s desire to further promote cultural, tourism, and educational exchanges between the two countries. She was talking to President of China-Asia-Africa Trade Promotion Office Ms Hao who called on her at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. […]

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4 w. ago OGDCL eyes consortium with Turkish Petroleum for Libya exploration

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest E&P [exploration and production company], is in discussions with other state-owned enterprises and Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) to form a consortium for joint participation in Libya’s Bid Round 25. The E&P, which seeks to expand international presence, said in its annual report released on Monday. In […]

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