NEW DELHI: India and the United States (US) are close to finalising the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement, with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal saying that negotiations are “about 99 per cent” complete. Read More: India, US aim for $500 billion trade The remarks came as a US delegation led by Brendan Lynch arrived in New […]
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Bilateral trade, cooperation in focus as Punjab CM meets new Chinese CG
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the newly appointed Consul General of China, Sun Yan, in Lahore. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated Sun Yan on assuming his diplomatic responsibilities in Lahore. During the meeting, the Chinese Consul General invited the Chief Minister to visit China, an invitation that she accepted with thanks. Both sides […]
Pakistan, US discuss $10 million investment and economic reforms
Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb met a high-level US delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary John Mark on Wednesday to discuss Pakistan’s economic reforms, investment climate, and progress in bilateral cooperation valued at Rs10 million. The meeting focused on Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability, fiscal reforms, and ongoing initiatives to boost investor confidence. Minister Aurangzeb highlighted reductions in […]
China, Mexico meet after new trade tariffs
China’s top trade negotiator Li Chenggang met Mexico’s Deputy Economy Minister Vidal Llerenas in Beijing on Monday. The talks followed Mexico’s recent steep tariffs on Chinese imports, raising tensions. China warned it could take action to protect its interests. The Commerce Ministry said the two sides held in-depth exchanges on bilateral trade relations and other […]
Canada, Pakistan review bilateral trade, investment cooperation
Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a telecon with his Canadian counterpart Minister of International Trade of Canada, Mr. Maninder Sidhu, to review and advance Pakistan Canada trade and investment cooperation. Both Ministers welcomed the positive momentum in bilateral economic relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding partnerships for mutual economic benefit, […]
Pakistan, Sri Lanka launch digital partnership
Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Wednesday agreed to deepen partnership in the digital economy by establishing a Joint Working Group on Information Technology and Digital Economy, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration focused on emerging technologies and digital transformation. Read More: Roundtable highlights pathways for inclusive digital transformation The decision was taken during the 13th session of […]
Pakistan and Malaysia expand trade horizons together
Pakistan and Malaysia have renewed efforts to strengthen their partnership by holding high-level talks on halal food, green energy, and tourism, three fast-growing sectors in both economies. The discussions took place during a meeting between Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, and Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. […]
Historic EU-India trade pact nearly finalized
The European Union is close to signing a free trade agreement with India, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. She called it “the mother of all deals.” The agreement would create a market of two billion people, representing nearly a quarter of global GDP. Von der Leyen noted that while progress is significant, […]
India and UAE sign $3bn LNG deal, expand trade and defence ties
NEW DELHI: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a $3 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreement on Monday, as the leaders of both countries pledged to deepen trade and defence cooperation. The deal was concluded during a brief two-hour visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for talks with Indian […]
Pakistan, Iraq strengthen strategic partnership
Pakistan and Iraq have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation, focusing on fighting extremism, terrorism, and narco trade, while exploring economic opportunities in trade, defence, IT, and pharmaceuticals. During a high-level meeting in Baghdad, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized Pakistan’s support for Iraq’s sovereignty, stability, and democratic progress, offering skilled manpower, digital governance expertise, […]