Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to accelerate the expansion of their Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and target $2 billion in bilateral trade within two years. The announcement came after high-level talks held in Tashkent on Friday. The discussions were attended by Pakistan’s Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Industry Ihsaan Afzal and Uzbekistan’s […]
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Turkey seeks defence, aviation partnerships with Pakistan
A high-level Turkiye delegation, led by Ahmet Khan, met with Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to discuss expanding cooperation in defence, aviation, and technology sectors. The delegation, which included senior executives from Turkiye’s aerospace, drone technology, and defence industries, expressed interest in joint ventures, technology transfer, and setting up manufacturing operations in Pakistan. Read […]
Trump hints at new tariffs on India over rice imports
US President Donald Trump has signaled new tariffs on India, citing concerns over rice imports. He questioned why India is allowed to dump rice in the US. Trump emphasized that India must pay duties like other countries. During a White House meeting, Trump asked Treasury Secretary Scott Besant about India’s trade practices. He raised concerns […]
Shehbaz Sharif calls Indonesian president’s visit ‘productive’, highlights 75 years of relations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described his meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as “extremely productive and gratifying” on Tuesday. The leaders pledged to expand bilateral trade and cooperation in sectors including health, education, culture, and vocational training. Several memoranda of understanding were signed to formalize the agreements. Read More: Indonesian president in Islamabad for key talks […]
Kyrgyzstan president visits Islamabad to boost ties with Pakistan
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday, where he was warmly received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. The visit, extended at the invitation of PM Shehbaz, marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. A high-level delegation, including senior ministers, business leaders, and officials, […]
Pakistan-Canada trade grows with community support
Toronto: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada, Muhammad Saleem, said the Pakistani business community is acting as a bridge between the two countries’ economies. He highlighted that trade and investment opportunities exist across all sectors in Pakistan, which is moving steadily toward growth and development. Speaking at the annual conference of the Pakistani business organization “OPEN,” […]
India, Afghanistan set to launch air cargo corridor
Air cargo services between India and Afghanistan are set to begin soon, an Indian foreign ministry official announced on Friday. The announcement came during a five-day visit to New Delhi by Afghanistan’s Taliban Trade Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi. The new air freight corridor will operate on the Kabul-Delhi and Kabul-Amritsar routes. Anand Prakash, the Indian […]
PM Shehbaz, Iranian Speaker vow to boost Pakistan-Iran cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to strengthen cooperation with Iran in areas of mutual interest, particularly in economic development and bilateral trade. The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House […]
Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian speaker discuss peace and Muslim unity
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized Pakistan and Iran’s shared commitment to global peace and the unity of the Muslim Ummah during a meeting with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who visited Islamabad with a delegation. The Prime Minister warmly welcomed the delegation, highlighting the longstanding cordial relations between Pakistan and Iran. He […]
Pakistan, Iran vow to boost agricultural cooperation
ISLAMABAD – Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to achieving $10 billion in bilateral trade with Iran, emphasizing that the growing partnership would not only strengthen economic relations but also enhance regional food stability. The minister held a meeting with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moqaddam, where both […]