4 d. ago PPP poised to form govt in AJK to reaffirm ‘lifelong commitment’ to Kashmir cause: Bilawal

PPP chairman says party holds majority position to lead next AJK government, calling AJK assembly a ‘test’ ahead of upcoming elections Vows to uphold Kashmiris’ aspirations through political and democratic means, claiming three generations of PPP leaders championed Kashmir cause globally ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday declared that his […]

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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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6 d. ago Naqvi hails Iran as partner for regional peace amid Afghan border tensions

Islamabad, Tehran reaffirm joint commitment to combat terrorism and strengthen border security President Pezeshkian says Tehran values Pakistan’s ‘immense support, expressing satisfaction with trajectory of bilateral ties TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday hailed Iran and Pakistan as vital partners in maintaining regional peace and stability, as he met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during […]

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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 Pakistan, Poland vow new era of strategic, economic collaboration

Dar, Sikorski reaffirm resolve to expand Pakistan–Poland cooperation across trade, energy, defence and technology Islamabad, Warsaw sign MoUs to boost dialogue, think tank cooperation as latter backs GSP Plus renewal Both sides see untapped potential to take bilateral trade to over $1 billion Two MoUs signed to institutionalize consultations and research exchange ISLAMABAD: Pakistan 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 Dollar Weakens as U.S. Economic Worries and Trade Tensions Boost Yen and Euro

TOKYO – The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday as concerns about the economy and global trade tensions encouraged expectations of more interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of currencies, was little changed at 98.23, but is set for its biggest weekly drop in almost […]

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2 w. ago Naqvi, US envoy reaffirm commitment to deepen security, investment cooperation

Interior minister, acting US ambassador discuss counterterrorism, minerals, and regional peace Naqvi terms President Trump’s Gaza peace efforts ‘sincere and historic,’ inviting American firms to invest in minerals and energy sectors Natalie Baker acknowledges Pakistan’s sacrifices in fight against terrorism Naqvi, Australian high commissioner agree to boost border and anti-trafficking cooperation ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister […]

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2 w. ago Sindh, Iran agree to boost trade, tourism, and direct flights

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met Iran’s new Consul General Akbar Isa Zadeh in Karachi. Both sides agreed to enhance trade, tourism, and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Iran. The Chief Minister congratulated the Consul General on his new role and welcomed him to Sindh. He said Iran is a brotherly Muslim country […]

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3 w. ago China’s Trade Surges Despite Looming Tariff Escalation with U.S.

BEIJING – China’s overseas trade grew faster than expected in September, offering a rare boost for its struggling economy just as fears rise over a fresh escalation in the U.S.-China trade war, official data showed Monday. According to the General Administration of Customs, exports jumped 8.3% year-on-year, well above a Bloomberg forecast of 6.6%, while […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to enhance parliamentary cooperation

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghaddam, called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq

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4 w. ago Pakistan, Malaysia Strengthen Ties with New Trade and Defense Accords

Pakistan and Malaysia have pledged to boost Pakistan Malaysia cooperation through new trade, defense, and economic initiatives. During Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Malaysia, both countries agreed to work on a forward-looking partnership under the Asean framework. The talks in Putrajaya marked a major step toward diversifying relations beyond traditional ties and strengthening collaboration […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan reopens Badini border to strengthen Afghan trade ties

Pakistan has decided to reopen the Badini border crossing with Afghanistan in an effort to boost bilateral trade and enhance regional economic cooperation. The move marks a significant step toward improving cross-border connectivity and strengthening economic relations with Kabul, which have faced challenges due to security and political tensions in recent years. According to the […]

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