4 d. ago Pakistan, Canada reaffirm commitment to boost trade and investment

Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and maintaining close bilateral communication. The announcement came after a phone call between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, according to the Foreign Office. During the call, both leaders discussed ways to expand trade and […]

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5 d. ago PIA privatisation nears final stage, completion expected by december

The federal government has announced that the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be completed by December this year, marking a significant step in its economic reform plan. Officials from the Privatisation Commission informed the Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation, chaired by Senator Afnanullah, that the due diligence process is almost complete. They assured […]

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5 d. ago UAE to build three date processing plants in Pakistan to boost exports

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to expand cooperation in the date sector. The partnership will focus on joint investment, technology transfer, and modern processing facilities. Officials said the move aims to increase value-added exports, improve farmer incomes, and strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural trade. The agreement followed a virtual meeting between Federal Minister Rana […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, KSA launch economic cooperation framework to boost ties

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday launched the Economic Cooperation Framework, which is based on their shared economic interests and reaffirms their desire to strengthen trade and investment relations. The decision to launch the framework was taken during a Monday meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the […]

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7 d. ago PM reaffirms Pakistan’s readiness to boost ties with WEF network

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday, appreciated the ongoing robust engagement between Pakistan and the World Economic Forum (WEF) and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to deepen its ties with the Forum’s global business and innovation network. The prime minister met with WEF President and CEO Borge Brende in Riyadh on the sidelines of the 9th […]

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7 d. ago PM Shehbaz urges Global North–South synergy for climate resilience, shared prosperity

Calls for technology transfer, resource sharing to uplift developing nations, warning loans alone can’t rebuild climate-battered economies Highlights Pakistan’s reforms, youth empowerment, and digital transformation, stresses unity of humanity in tackling global inequality and climate crisis Lauds Saudi Crown Prince’s vision at FII-9 for sustainable development, seeks global dialogue on responsible use of AI RIYADH: […]

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8 d. ago ‘Economic recovery holds firm as IMF review bolsters confidence’

The economic recovery of the country remained on track in the first quarter of FY2026, driven by improved macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and stronger reform momentum under the government’s economic programme, Finance Ministry said on Monday. According to the Monthly Economic Update & Outlook released by the Finance ministry, the recent Staff-Level Agreement with the […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan’s economic recovery gains pace, inflation under control

Pakistan’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery, according to the latest Monthly Economic Update and Outlook Report released by the Ministry of Finance. The report says that the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025–26 saw steady growth, supported by strong policy measures, fiscal discipline, and structural reforms. It highlights that economic activities remained […]

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8 d. ago Federal Minister for public affairs unit Rana Mubashir Iqbal visits LCCI

Pakistan now in a much stronger economic position than in the past, says Rana Mubashir Iqbal Reforms are need of the hour; government must rebuild business confidence through sound policies: Faheem Ur Rehman SaigolLAHORE, October 27 — “Consultation will be the cornerstone of our upcoming policies to ensure every decision reflects the voice of the […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to boost defence and security cooperation

ISLAMABAD — Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Bangladesh’s top military leadership have agreed to enhance defence and security collaboration between the two countries, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. During an official visit to Bangladesh, Gen Mirza met Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Chief of Naval Staff […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan Navy inducts new hovercraft fleet to boost coastal defence

KARACHI – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited forward posts in the Creeks Area on Saturday to inspect the operational preparedness and combat readiness of Pakistan Navy units stationed along the coastal belt. During the visit, three state-of-the-art 2400 TD Hovercraft were formally inducted into the Pakistan Marines, marking a significant step […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan, Iran agree to boost maritime, road and rail connectivity

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance cooperation in the blue economy by expanding maritime, road, and rail connectivity to strengthen regional trade and foster closer people-to-people relations. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Iran’s Minister for Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh. […]

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1 week ago CNS vows unflinching defence of maritime borders as Navy inducts advanced hovercrafts

Naval chief Admiral Ashraf reviews combat readiness at forward posts in Creeks Area Terms Sea Lines of Communication vital for economic stability and national security Calls Pakistan Navy the ‘vanguard of peace’ in the Indian Ocean Region Three advanced hovercrafts inducted to boost Pakistan Marines’ capabilities CREEKS AREA: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Poland agree to boost cooperation and share intelligence against terrorism

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Poland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and agreed to enhance intelligence sharing to counter terrorist threats, according to a joint statement issued following high-level talks in Islamabad. The discussions were held between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Polish Deputy Prime Minister and […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Iran agree to boost rail, connectivity cooperation to bolster cross

Hanif Abbasi, Farzana Sadiq hold detailed talks on sidelines of Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference Both sides reaffirm commitment to enhance collaboration in railways, trade and communications Joint action plan proposed to expand freight operations and infrastructure linkages ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Thursday reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen cooperation in railways, communications, and regional […]

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1 week ago Mustafa Kamal aims to boost Pakistan’s pharma exports to $30 billion

KARACHI – Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, announced that Pakistan aims to increase its pharmaceutical exports from the current $1 billion to $30 billion in the coming years. Speaking at the inauguration of the 22nd Health Asia 2025 exhibition at Karachi Expo Center, Kamal said the pharmaceutical and […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, EU join forces to boost trade and investment growth

Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have agreed to boost bilateral trade and investment. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis to discuss cooperation. They focused on enhancing trade relations and investment growth under the GSP Plus framework. Both sides emphasized the importance of stronger economic ties for mutual benefit. […]

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2 w. ago Finmin says IMF can’t impose conditions against Pakistan’s interests

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot impose any condition that goes against Pakistan’s national interest, stressing that all ongoing economic reforms are guided by the country’s own priorities. “The IMF cannot put any condition that goes against Pakistan’s national interest,” said Aurangzeb while addressing a press conference in […]

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2 w. ago PAF jets land in Azerbaijan for ‘Indus Shield Alpha’ to sharpen modern air combat skills

JF-17 Block-III fighters execute non-stop flight with flawless mid-air refueling Indus Shield Alpha to focus on advanced air warfare, joint mission planning Exercise aims to boost interoperability between Pakistan and Azerbaijan air forces ISPR says participation reflects Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability ISLAMABAD: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has arrived in Azerbaijan […]

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2 w. ago FinMin says IMF can’t impose conditions against Pakistan’s national interest

Finance Minister Aurangzeb terms IMF, World Bank talks in Washington ‘positive and constructive’ Credits reforms under IMF programme for stabilising Pakistan’s economy Says $1.2b tranche expected by December 31 to bolster external reserves, highlights rising US and Chinese investor interest in Pakistan WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the […]

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