Pakistan has temporarily eased banking rules for exports to Iran and Central Asia. The move removes financial barriers like bank guarantees and letters of credit. Exporters expect faster deliveries and lower costs under this policy. The Ministry of Commerce issued the exemption under the Import and Export Control Act 1950. It waives a 2022 rule […]
Central Asia trade
Kazakhstan president inks $7B Pakistan rail deal
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Pakistan on February 3, 2026, to sign a $7 billion rail connectivity pact. The project will link Pakistan with Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan, enhancing regional trade. Officials said the agreement will make Pakistan a key transit hub for Central Asia. During a preparatory meeting, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin and […]