23 h. ago Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar to visit Bangladesh as relations improve

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh […]

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57 h. ago Pakistan appoints maritime law consultant for new gulf ferry service

Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs has approved the first ferry service license for Sea Keepers International, a UK-based ferry operator. The service will connect Pakistan with Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. On August 5, Sea Keepers International officially received permission to start operating ferry routes. This new service is expected to boost trade, […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Poland discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in energy sector

Pakistan and Poland discussed on Friday enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas exploration and mineral resources. Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, during a meeting with Maciej Pisarski, Ambassador of Poland to Pakistan, also discussed strengthening collaboration between Pakistan and Poland in energy exploration, technology transfer, and investment […]

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6 d. ago NA approves Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill to streamline border operations

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025, marking a significant step toward improving cross-border trade and travel. The legislation aims to create a dedicated authority to manage land ports and coordinate inter-departmental operations at border points. With this bill, Pakistan joins India and Bangladesh in South Asia in […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan, Iraq sign deal to launch ferry service for pilgrims

In a major development to boost religious tourism and trade, Pakistan and Iraq have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start a ferry service between Gwadar Port and Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port. The agreement was signed during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and a three-member Iraqi […]

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7 d. ago President Zardari, Omani Envoy Alkharusi  discuss ways to boost bilateral trade, ties

ISLAMABAD – Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Pakistan, Mr. Fahad Sulaiman Khalaf Alkharusi, called on President Asif Ali

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh to boost trade, energy cooperation: Jam

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan,

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh to boost trade, energy cooperation, industrial linkage

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, to explore deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, logistics, and industrial linkages. During the meeting, High Commissioner Khan shared insights from his recent visits to Pakistan’s industrial hubs, noting enthusiastic engagement from local business chambers, […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan, Iran vow to further elevate ties as Dr Pezeshkian concludes maiden visit

Two countries sign 12 agreements, MoUs in diverse fields to boost bilateral trade to $10b PM Shehbaz reiterates Pakistan’s principled stance over Iran’s right to a nuclear programme for peaceful purposes under UN charter Says both sides shared views and agreed not to tolerate terror activities on their soils at any cost Advancing the neighbourhood […]

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1 week ago Iranian president arrives in Islamabad to boost cooperation, trade ties

PM Shehbaz Sharif, top ministers welcome Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after he landed at Nur Khan Air Base Premier says looking forward to ‘substantive engagements during this important visit that will pave way forward for stronger Pakistan-Iran ties’ Pezeshkian hopeful of elevating bilateral trade exchanges to $10b over the next five years ISLAMABAD: Iran’s President […]

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3 w. ago Bangladesh defeat Pakistan by 7 wickets in T20I series opener

Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by seven wickets with Parvez Hossain Emon’s half century in the first clash of the three-match T20I series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 111, the hosts suffered early setbacks as debutant Salman Mirza struck twice in his opening spell. He removed […]

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3 w. ago Bangladesh win toss, choose to bowl first in opening T20 clash

DHAKA – Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first against Pakistan in the opening match of the three-game T20I series. The match is being held at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka and began at 5 pm Pakistan Standard Time. Bangladesh’s captain, Liton Das, made the call to bowl first, aiming to take early […]

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3 w. ago Bangladesh opt to bowl first against Pakistan in T20I series opener

DHAKA – Bangladesh skipper Litton Das has won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan in the T20I

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3 w. ago Karachi port fees slashed 50 percent to boost trade and sustainability

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced a major 50% reduction in port charges at Karachi Port to improve trade efficiency and promote environmentally friendly practices in maritime logistics. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry shared the update on Saturday, stating that the move is part of a broader plan to decarbonise […]

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3 w. ago Bangladesh envoy visits Larkana to boost up trade & tourism with Pakistan

The Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh at Karachi SM Mahbubul Alam, stated during his visit to Larkana and other cities that Pakistan and Bangladesh share extremely strong and sustainable trade and tourism relations, which need to be further strengthened by encouraging businessmen from both countries to visit and invest in each other’s nations. He expressed […]

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3 w. ago China desks proposed to boost investment and trade in Pakistan

The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has proposed setting up dedicated “China desks” in key public institutions to ease investment processes for Chinese businesses. This move aims to strengthen industrial cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). These “China desks” will offer Chinese investors centralized support, including regulatory guidance, project assistance, and […]

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3 w. ago Punjab, Bangladesh vow stronger trade and agriculture partnership

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held a productive meeting with Bangladesh High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan on Friday to strengthen ties in trade, agriculture, and industry. Both sides agreed to boost cooperation in these key areas to benefit their economies and promote mutual growth. During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz emphasized that Pakistan […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan cricket team arrives in Bangladesh for upcoming T20I series

The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Bangladesh for their upcoming three-match T20I series, with the second group of players and support staff landing on Wednesday. This marks the final step in the team’s preparations ahead of the series, which is set to begin on July 20, 2025. The second batch, consisting of eight players […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan, Indonesia vow to boost trade and defense collaboration

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Indonesia, especially in trade, defense, investment, and strategic sectors. He made the remarks during a meeting with Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin, who called on him in Islamabad to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation. During the […]

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