Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations by expanding cooperation in trade, investment and economic development. The understanding was reached during President Asif Ali Zardari’s official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, where he held detailed talks with President Sadyr Japarov in an atmosphere of mutual trust and longstanding friendship. […]
CASA-1000
Pakistan saves $27M in CASA-1000 project deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a major financial win in the CASA-1000 initiative, achieving savings of over $27 million after successfully negotiating contractor claims during high-level discussions in Sweden. Read More: Pakistan proposes setting up CASA Energy Market The talks, held on March 9–10 in Ludvika, involved officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy (Power Division) and the National […]
Pakistan links trade resumption with Taliban ending cross-border attacks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) on Friday reiterated that the reopening of trade with Afghanistan hinges on the Taliban halting cross-border terrorism, warning that regional energy projects could also be jeopardized if Kabul continues to support militant groups. FO spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the suspension of trade since mid-October followed attacks on Pakistani forces […]
Pakistan committed to CASA-1000 completion, Zardari tells Tajik minister
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday amid terming Tajikistan as a bridge to the heart of Central Asia called Pakistan equally it’s gateway to international waters, as the two states can play a significant role in promoting peace and stability in the region. The president made these remarks during a call-on paid by Defence Minister […]
Pakistan ready to serve as regional hub for connectivity: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday said Pakistan is ready to become a regional hub for connectivity, facilitating transport links, cross-border trade, and joint investments across South and Central Asia. Addressing the Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference in Islamabad, themed “Regional Connectivity: Opportunities for the Region,” Dar emphasized that Pakistan […]
Pakistan and Tajikistan for early operationalisation of CASA-1000
The 6th Session of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Tajikistan was held in Dushanbe, wherein the two sides explored avenues to enhance trade, particularly through increased collaboration in textiles, logistics, agriculture and food, and pharmaceuticals. The Pakistani delegation was led by Additional Foreign Secretary (West Asia and Afghanistan), Syed Ali Asad Gillani, while […]
Tajikistan proposes ‘trade corridor’ to access Gwadar, Karachi ports
ISLAMABAD: Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on Wednesday expressed his country’s interest to access Pakistan’s Gwadar and Karachi seaports as the ‘shortest trade route’ for the landlocked Central Asian state to connect with the region. In this regard, the Tajik president supported establishment of a ‘trade corridor’ passing through Pakistan, as he addressed at a joint […]