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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5 d. ago UAE to build three date processing plants in Pakistan to boost exports

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to expand cooperation in the date sector. The partnership will focus on joint investment, technology transfer, and modern processing facilities. Officials said the move aims to increase value-added exports, improve farmer incomes, and strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural trade. The agreement followed a virtual meeting between Federal Minister Rana […]

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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 PM reaffirms Pakistan’s readiness to boost ties with WEF network

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday, appreciated the ongoing robust engagement between Pakistan and the World Economic Forum (WEF) and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to deepen its ties with the Forum’s global business and innovation network. The prime minister met with WEF President and CEO Borge Brende in Riyadh on the sidelines of the 9th […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to boost defence and security cooperation

ISLAMABAD — Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Bangladesh’s top military leadership have agreed to enhance defence and security collaboration between the two countries, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. During an official visit to Bangladesh, Gen Mirza met Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Chief of Naval Staff […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan Navy inducts new hovercraft fleet to boost coastal defence

KARACHI – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited forward posts in the Creeks Area on Saturday to inspect the operational preparedness and combat readiness of Pakistan Navy units stationed along the coastal belt. During the visit, three state-of-the-art 2400 TD Hovercraft were formally inducted into the Pakistan Marines, marking a significant step […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan, Iran agree to boost maritime, road and rail connectivity

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance cooperation in the blue economy by expanding maritime, road, and rail connectivity to strengthen regional trade and foster closer people-to-people relations. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Iran’s Minister for Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh. […]

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1 week ago CNS vows unflinching defence of maritime borders as Navy inducts advanced hovercrafts

Naval chief Admiral Ashraf reviews combat readiness at forward posts in Creeks Area Terms Sea Lines of Communication vital for economic stability and national security Calls Pakistan Navy the ‘vanguard of peace’ in the Indian Ocean Region Three advanced hovercrafts inducted to boost Pakistan Marines’ capabilities CREEKS AREA: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Poland agree to boost cooperation and share intelligence against terrorism

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Poland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and agreed to enhance intelligence sharing to counter terrorist threats, according to a joint statement issued following high-level talks in Islamabad. The discussions were held between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Polish Deputy Prime Minister and […]

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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 Mustafa Kamal aims to boost Pakistan’s pharma exports to $30 billion

KARACHI – Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, announced that Pakistan aims to increase its pharmaceutical exports from the current $1 billion to $30 billion in the coming years. Speaking at the inauguration of the 22nd Health Asia 2025 exhibition at Karachi Expo Center, Kamal said the pharmaceutical 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 PAF jets land in Azerbaijan for ‘Indus Shield Alpha’ to sharpen modern air combat skills

JF-17 Block-III fighters execute non-stop flight with flawless mid-air refueling Indus Shield Alpha to focus on advanced air warfare, joint mission planning Exercise aims to boost interoperability between Pakistan and Azerbaijan air forces ISPR says participation reflects Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability ISLAMABAD: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has arrived in Azerbaijan […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Russia to boost media cooperation and cultural exchange

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Russia Albert P. Khorev met Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in media, culture, and tourism, and to advance agreements on information exchange between Pakistan and Russia. During the meeting, both sides reviewed progress on a proposed partnership between Pakistan Television’s international channel PTV World and Russia’s […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan seeks more World Bank funds, eyes global investment boost

Pakistan has requested more financial support from the World Bank through its International Development Association (IDA) programs. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb made the appeal during a meeting with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Washington. He also highlighted the urgent need for reforms in Pakistan’s power and gas sectors to ensure efficiency and long-term sustainability. […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Russia to Boost Cooperation in Media, Culture, and Tourism

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar met with Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Pyankov to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in media, culture, and tourism. During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities to enhance media collaboration between the two countries. They discussed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to boost news exchange […]

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2 w. ago PM inaugurates geoscience laboratories to boost Pakistan’s mineral sector

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP), marking a major milestone in advancing the country’s mineral research and exploration capabilities. The inauguration ceremony, held at the revitalized GARL complex in Chak Shehzad, was attended by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal […]

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3 w. ago Economic Reforms Boost Pakistan’s Stability, Says SBP Governor

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed said that economic reforms have helped stabilize Pakistan’s economy. He spoke at the 9th Annual Microfinance Conference in Karachi, emphasizing that recent policy and regulatory changes have strengthened growth. He added that Pakistan’s economic recovery is underway and expected to gain further momentum in the current […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan modernises flood warning system to boost climate resilience

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched a major initiative to upgrade its early flood warning and weather forecasting systems under the World Bank-funded Integrated Flood Resilience Adaptation Project (IFRAP). The initiative, titled Modernisation of Hydromet Services of Pakistan (MHSP), aims to strengthen the country’s ability to predict extreme weather events and manage disaster risks more effectively. The […]

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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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