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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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 Shehbaz returns after securing major economic deal with Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif returned to Islamabad on Wednesday after completing a successful official visit to Saudi Arabia, where he held high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral ties. His visit marked a key step toward advancing Pakistan’s economic agenda and expanding cooperation with the Kingdom across multiple sectors, including investment, energy, and infrastructure. The visit […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan receives first US crude oil shipment, marks energy milestone

Pakistan received its first-ever shipment of US crude oil on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy and trade sector. The Suezmax-class vessel MT Pegasus, carrying 1 million barrels of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, docked at Cnergyico’s offshore terminal in Balochistan. The shipment strengthens Pakistan’s energy diversification and deepens economic ties with […]

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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 Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to deepen defence cooperation, counter disinformation threats

CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad meets Bangladesh Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman in Dhaka Both sides review regional security and evolving global defence landscape Leaders agree to expand training, joint exercises and counter-terror collaboration RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), on an official visit to the People’s Republic of […]

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7 d. ago Modi skipped Asean summit to avoid Pakistan talk with Trump: report

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose not to attend the Asean summit in Malaysia in person to avoid a potential discussion on Pakistan with US President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported. Modi had decided against travelling to Kuala Lumpur for the regional leaders’ summit, opting instead to address the gathering virtually. “Officials in the government were […]

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7 d. ago Japan pledges $550 billion to US to strengthen economic ties

TOKYO – Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a $550-billion investment package for the United States. The move aims to deepen economic ties and secure critical minerals and rare earths. The agreement includes mining, processing, and joint investments to ensure stable global supply chains. Officials said the deal will also boost shipbuilding and increase purchases […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Türkiye team up for shipbuilding and ferry service

Pakistan and Türkiye discussed new opportunities in maritime cooperation on Thursday. The talks focused on joint ventures in shipbuilding and a possible ferry service. Both countries aim to strengthen economic ties and enhance regional connectivity through sustainable initiatives. Officials emphasized that these collaborations could benefit both nations’ blue economy sectors. Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar […]

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1 week ago President Zardari to visit Qatar for global development summit

President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Qatar in the first week of November to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2). The visit, set for November 4 to November 6, is aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar while also engaging in important multilateral […]

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1 week ago Pakistan reaffirms commitment to labour standards under GSP+

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis on Tuesday discussed strengthening trade and investment ties under the GSP+ framework, reaffirming their commitment to deepen economic cooperation and uphold international standards on human rights, labour and governance. During the meeting, the two discussed ongoing cooperation under the […]

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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 Malaysia offers to mediate as PM Shehbaz, Anwar discuss Pakistan

PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace, stability in Afghanistan Urges Kabul to dismantle terror networks on Afghan soil Both leaders review Gaza Peace Agreement, stressing humanitarian access and agreeing to deepen ASEAN-linked economic cooperation ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday spoke by phone with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and expressed deep concern […]

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2 w. ago IMF pushes Pakistan to raise taxes on solar and internet services

The Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are discussing possible tax increases on solar panels and internet services. These proposed hikes are part of “emergency tax measures” tied to the IMF’s second review of Pakistan’s economic reform program. Sources say these steps are aimed at securing extra revenue if the government fails […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan, Malaysia call for Gaza truce, praise efforts for Palestinian statehood

Pakistan and Malaysia have called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, an end to the blockade on Gaza, the protection of all civilians and for unimpeded flow of humanitarian assistance to those affected immediately. The two sides also commended the international community’s efforts to find pragmatic measures in resolving the question of granting a […]

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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 From AI to Halal Meat: Key Deals signed between Pakistan, Malaysia to advance ties

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led delegation inked six key agreements aimed at boosting cooperation in education, tourism, small

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4 w. ago Pakistan, Malaysia Deepen Defence and Economic Ties in Visit

PUTRAJAYA – Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in defence science, technology, and industry, through knowledge and technology transfer, during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s three-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. A joint statement issued following the visit highlighted that both leaders reviewed the […]

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