3 h. ago Pakistan joins China’s GDI to speed up progress on sustainable development goals

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda. The Global Development […]

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5 d. ago EU envoy calls on investment minister to discuss economic ties

The European Union’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, called on Federal Minister for Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, in his office today to discuss enhancing bilateral economic relations and fostering investment opportunities between the EU and Pakistan. Ms. Ambreen Iftikhar, Additional Secretary, Mr. Mahmood Tufail, DG and Mr. Irfanullah Marwat from BOI while Mr. Jeroen […]

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6 d. ago PM Shehbaz to visit UAE for strengthening ties and economic talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the United Arab Emirates tomorrow for an official trip. The visit highlights strong and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE. According to the Foreign Office, these ties are built on shared values, mutual trust, and long-standing cooperation in many fields. A high-level delegation will accompany the Prime Minister. […]

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1 week ago Pakistan and Saudi Arabia pledge to boost trade and investment cooperation

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to strengthening economic ties with Saudi Arabia, following his meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his recent official visit. The meeting took place on the blessed occasion of Eid ul Adha and focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and development. […]

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1 week ago Pakistan pushes for stronger economic ties in SCO: Aurangzeb backs development bank, joint ventures

Finance minister urges deeper cooperation, innovation, and infrastructure investment across member states ISLAMABAD — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening economic ties under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during a virtual address to SCO finance ministers and central bank governors in Beijing on Tuesday. He called for greater collaboration to boost regional […]

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2 w. ago China, Sri Lanka sign new cooperation agreements, deepen economic ties

COLOMBO: China and Sri Lanka have taken steps to deepen economic and trade cooperation, signing key agreements and exploring additional investment opportunities during the 8th meeting of the China-Sri Lanka Joint Trade and Economic Commission held in Colombo, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Sri Lankan Minister of Trade […]

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2 w. ago Tariff talks begin: Pakistan and US aim to avert trade fallout

ISLAMABAD, May 30, 2025 — Pakistan and the United States have officially started negotiations on bilateral tariffs, aiming to reduce trade tensions and strengthen economic ties. The Ministry of Finance announced the development in a press release issued on Thursday. The talks were held via teleconference between Pakistan’s Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the […]

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2 w. ago Maritime minister calls for JVs with Sindh to boost blue economy, climate resilience

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has articulated a comprehensive vision to enhance Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure, bolster the blue economy, and strengthen climate resilience through strategic collaborations with the Sindh government This was discussed during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and Special Assistant to […]

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2 w. ago Azerbaijan to invest $2 billion in Pakistan to boost economic ties

Azerbaijan has announced a $2 billion investment in Pakistan. The announcement came during a trilateral summit with Turkey and Pakistan held in Baku. President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan shared the news while addressing the summit. He emphasized the strong historical and cultural bonds among the three nations. Aliyev praised Pakistan and Turkey for their support […]

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3 w. ago Philippine envoy calls for boosting economic ties with Pakistan

Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan, Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez on Sunday said that there is huge potential between Philippines and Pakistan for bilateral cultural, economic and trade cooperation, which will strengthen the ties between the two countries in the future. Significant progress is expected between Philippines and Pakistan for culture, tourism and people-to-people connection, […]

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3 w. ago 74th anniversary of diplomatic ties: Zardari lauds China’s role in Pakistan’s socio

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday extended heartfelt congratulations to the governments and peoples of Pakistan and China on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He said that Pakistan highly valued its historic and time-tested relationship with China, adding that ties with China remained a […]

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