45 h. 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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51 h. 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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54 h. ago  US sanctions firms in Pakistan, India over Iranian oil trade links

The United States has imposed sanctions on six companies and multiple vessels for helping Iran sell and transport oil and petrochemical products. The blacklisted firms include those based in Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Panama. Washington says this step is part of its broader effort to apply economic pressure on Tehran and block its oil […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Malaysia forge new Academic, Trade alliances to strengthen ties

ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman met Deputy Head of

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4 d. ago FTT slams Rs400 billion illegal cigarette trade loss in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is losing Rs400 billion every year due to the illegal cigarette trade, warned Fair Trade in Tobacco (FTT) Chairman Ameen Virk during a seminar in Islamabad. He described the issue as a “structural crisis”, not just minor tax leakage, and urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to maintain pressure on violators […]

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4 d. ago Karachi port handles 331,420 metric tons of cargo in 48 hours

KARACHI – Karachi Port managed a total of 331,420 metric tons of cargo over the last 48 hours, according to port authorities. The massive cargo handling included 157,131 metric tons of exports and 174,289 metric tons of imports, reflecting strong trade activity at one of Pakistan’s busiest ports. Export cargo included containerized goods as well […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Sweden discuss Trade, Security, and Innovation at Bilateral Political Consultations

STOCKHOLM – Pakistan and Sweden held 19th round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Stockholm, focusing on trade, regional security, and innovation-led

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4 d. ago Pakistan’s trade deficit widens to $26.3 billion in FY25, up 9% YoY

Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by 9% year-on-year (YoY) in fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), reaching $26.3 billion, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This compares to $24.1 billion recorded in FY24, indicating continued pressure on the country’s external account, despite modest improvements in exports. Exports in FY25 grew by 4.7% to $32.1 […]

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5 d. ago Consul General Boontinand vows to deepen Thailand, Pakistan ties through trade, culture

Faisal Zahid Malik reaffirms media collaboration to bolster both nations’ longstanding relations Zubair Yaqoob Karachi Thailand and Pakistan reaffirmed their

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9 d. ago Pakistan, US agree to strengthen ties through enhanced trade

PM Shehbaz lauds President Trump’s bold and decisive leadership during telephone from US Secretary of State Premier thanks Marco Rubio for key role played by the United States in Pakistan-India ceasefire Secretary Rubio says US would like to work with Pakistan to promote peace and stability to the region ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States […]

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1 week ago Pakistan’s trade deficit with 9 neighboring countries crosses $1.1 billion

Pakistan’s trade deficit with its nine neighboring countries surged to $1.117 billion during the first 11 months of the 2025 fiscal year. The rise is mainly due to a sharp increase in imports from China, India, and Bangladesh, while exports to these countries fell. This imbalance has caused concern among policymakers and economists alike. Although […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, US set to finalize trade tariff deal ahead of July deadline

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United States are on track to finalize a reciprocal tariff agreement by next week, as both sides push to avoid looming trade penalties. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to conclude the technical-level talks during a virtual meeting held on Tuesday. According to the Finance […]

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2 w. ago Chinese commerce minister, EU trade commissioner discuss EV, trade

BEIJING: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao talked with EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday via video link, the Ministry of Commerce said in a post on Friday. The two sides conducted in-depth and professional exchanges on areas of China-EU economic and trade cooperation, including trade remedy cases such as the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum

Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]

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2 w. ago Trump, Field Marshal talk counterterrorism, trade at ‘White House lunch’: ISPR

Discussions encompassed avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation in multiple domains, including trade, economic development, and cryptocurrency: ISPR President Trump expressed keen interest in forging a mutually beneficial trade partnership with Pakistan: ISPR US president also commended the field marshal’s ‘leadership and decisiveness during a period of complex regional dynamics’ Army chief invited Trump to undertake […]

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2 w. ago Trump says ‘honoured’ to host Field Marshal Munir for talks in White House

This man was extremely influential in stopping India-Pakistan fighting from Pakistan side, the US president tells media Trump once again claims credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire despite PM Modi’s denial US president says, “We’re in talks with Pakistan on a trade agreement WASHINGTON, DC: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was “honoured” […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, US agree to expedite finalisation of trade agreement

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to accelerate the finalisation of a bilateral trade agreement aimed

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3 w. ago Pakistan urges EU to press India against suspending water treaty

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the European Union to guide the region back to a diplomatic path, calling for a comprehensive dialogue that includes Kashmir, water disputes, and trade. The statement comes after the Pakistani delegation, led by the PPP chairman, reached Brussels on Wednesday. This follows successful visits to Washington, New York, and London, […]

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3 w. ago Trump’s nominee for South Asia backs Pakistan ties, emphasizes peace with India

WASHINGTON: Paul Kapur, nominated by President Donald Trump as the next US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, has expressed strong support for enhancing cooperation with Pakistan in security, trade, and investment sectors. In his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Kapur outlined his commitment to fostering peace and stability in South Asia, […]

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3 w. ago Jam Kamal launches PharmEx Pakistan to boost pharma exports to $3 billion

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has announced the near-launch of PharmEx Pakistan. This is a new Pharma Export Promotion Council under the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). The minister praised the sector’s growth and promised full government support. He said the pharmaceutical industry has strong potential to grow exports. While speaking at […]

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