5 h. ago China and ASEAN complete talks on modernized free trade agreement

SHANGHAI – China and ASEAN have agreed to submit an upgraded free trade deal to their leaders for approval this October. The announcement came from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur. Talks for the so-called “3.0 version” of the free trade zone began in late 2022 and were completed […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan and Bahrain unite to crush terrorism and human trafficking

Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to work closer to fight terrorism and stop human trafficking. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Bahraini counterpart, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, in Manama on July 10, 2025. Both leaders stressed the need to boost security cooperation between their countries. They believe this partnership will help make […]

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10 h. ago Pakistan, Russia ink agreement to revive Pakistan Steel Mills

Project aims to restart, expand steel production Pakistan and Russia on Friday signed an agreement to restore and modernise Pakistan

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23 h. ago Pakistan and China unite to combat fake news through joint media efforts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have entered into an agreement to enhance their collaboration in media and broadcasting, focusing on countering the spread of fake news and disinformation. This agreement was finalized during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, and Cao Shumin, the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC […]

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28 h. ago Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade

Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to begin negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within this year, aiming to boost trade flows between the two countries. The decision was made during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held in Hanoi on Friday, marking the first session of its kind in eight years. The meeting […]

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29 h. ago PSM revival on track as Pakistan, Russia renew industrial ties

Pakistan and Russia have signed a key agreement to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi. The signing took place at the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow between Saif Anjum, Pakistan’s Secretary of Industries and Production, and Vadim Velichko, General Director of Russia’s Industrial Engineering LLC. The agreement marks a renewed industrial partnership between […]

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44 h. ago Dar meets Canadian, Australian and Russian FMs, vows to promote trade, education ties

In meeting with Canadian and Australian FMs, Pakistan’s FM agree to boost bilateral trade, promote academic partnerships KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday held meetings with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Australian Foreign Minister Senator Hon Penny Wong, Russian counterpart, and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Hon. Vijitha […]

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48 h. ago Pakistan and China to launch joint media initiatives to fight fake news

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to bolster media cooperation by launching joint broadcasting projects to effectively address the growing concerns of fake news and disinformation. The agreement was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, and Cao Shumin, the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the […]

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53 h. ago Pakistan, China to strengthen media ties against misinformation spread

BEIJING – July 10, 2025: Pakistan and China have agreed to boost their cooperation in tackling the spread of fake news and misinformation through joint media initiatives. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting in Beijing between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Cao Shumin, Vice Minister of the Publicity […]

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55 h. ago Pakistan, China join hands to combat fake news, disinformation

BEIJING – Pakistan and China have agreed to boost cooperation between their national broadcasters to counter fake news and strengthen

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan begin key talks to boost trade and fight terror

Pakistan and Afghanistan held important talks in Islamabad on Monday to improve trade, transit, and regional security. These talks were the first under a new Additional Secretary-Level Mechanism. The initiative follows a visit by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister to Kabul in April. Both sides agreed to continue cooperation for peace and development. Ambassador Syed Ali […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Poland eye deeper partnership after key talks in Warsaw

Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and continued diplomatic dialogue. This understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held on July 4, 2025, in Warsaw. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors, marking a positive step in long-standing diplomatic […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to boost trade and investment cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to enhance their cooperation in the fields of trade and investment while expressing satisfaction over the progress made regarding the investment prospects. Both […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Russia to expand road, rail connectivity for warm waters access

In a significant development on regional connectivity, Pakistan and Russia have agreed to collaborate on establishing a robust rail and road network to link Pakistan with Central Asia and Russia, providing landlocked states direct access to warm waters through Pakistan. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Azerbaijan ink $2 billion investment deal: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed a $2 billion investment agreement, aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two countries. The announcement came during the PM’s official visit to Baku, where he met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Speaking to the media, PM Shehbaz called his meeting with President […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Russia to enhance road and rail links for regional trade

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to strengthen road and rail connectivity between their countries via Central Asia to promote regional trade and economic cooperation. This agreement was made during a bilateral meeting between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Russian Deputy Minister of Transport Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin, held on the final day […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Russia near deal on new steel mill in Karachi: Russian envoy

Russia and Pakistan are close to signing an agreement to build a new steel mill in Karachi. Russian Consul General Andrey Viktorovich Fedorov shared the update during an interview with an Arab news outlet. He said the project is expected to be finalized soon and will revive industrial cooperation that dates back to before the […]

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1 week ago Trump hints at trade deal with India, warns of higher tariffs for Japan

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has expressed hope for a potential trade agreement with India, saying the South Asian country appears ready to lower trade barriers for American companies. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said if India allows more U.S. business access, both sides could finalize a deal with reduced tariffs. He noted that […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, India exchange biannual lists of prisoners as per consular agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Monday exchanged their biannual lists of prisoners held in each other’s custody, in line with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access. This agreement mandates the exchange of such lists on January 1 and July 1 every year. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Pakistan handed over a list of […]

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1 week ago UAE waives visa for Pakistani diplomats, officials starting august 1

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani citizens holding diplomatic and official passports will no longer need a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from August 1. In return, UAE officials will enjoy the same visa-free access to Pakistan under the new agreement. The development was announced by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, following […]

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