Pakistan is set to participate in the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) with a high-level delegation, as the country seeks to strengthen economic ties with Russia and attract new investment opportunities. Read More: Pakistan pushes reforms to accelerate investment and export growth The four-day forum, which begins on June 3 in St Petersburg, is regarded as […]
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Shehbaz Sharif orders fast conversion of China MoUs into deals
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to urgently convert memoranda of understanding signed during his recent China visit into formal agreements and joint ventures. The decision aims to accelerate economic cooperation and ensure that planned business commitments move quickly into practical implementation. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz Sharif chaired a review meeting […]
US seeks expanded economic cooperation with Pakistan
The United States expressed on Wednesday its interest in expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan and noted the strong interest of American companies in exploring long-term investment opportunities in the country. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting today with Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, United States, […]
Zardari begins China visit to boost CPEC and economic ties
President Asif Ali Zardari is set to embark on an official visit to China from April 25 to May 1, with discussions expected to centre on expanding economic cooperation, trade, and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to the Foreign Office (FO). Read More: Zardari’s upcoming China visit set to deepen strategic cooperation The FO stated that the […]
US Congress hosts first Pakistan caucus policy symposium
In a first for US congressional history, the Congressional Pakistan Caucus convened a policy symposium at the US Capitol to examine the evolving trajectory of US-Pakistan relations. The event, titled “U.S. and Pakistan: Past, Present, and Future,” brought together over 200 policymakers, scholars and community leaders for a four-hour discussion on bilateral cooperation. Read More: […]
Symposium highlights Pakistan’s evolving diplomatic role
WASHINGTON — Speakers at a high-level symposium on Capitol Hill highlighted Pakistan’s growing diplomatic confidence, particularly its recent offer to mediate between the United States and Iran amid escalating tensions. Read More: Seminar marks 65 years of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Japan The event, titled “US and Pakistan: Past, Present, and Future,” was organised by the Congressional Pakistan […]
India and US set to sign trade deal in march
India and the United States are set to formalize a major trade agreement in March, following a joint announcement expected within four to five days, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed. The deal will see Washington reduce tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18%, while India plans to purchase approximately $500 billion worth of US […]
Pakistan, China eye CPEC expansion to Afghanistan
Pakistan and China are preparing to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. Officials also plan to revive the Pakistan-China-Afghanistan trilateral framework. The announcement was made during a Senate Foreign Affairs Committee briefing in Islamabad. Foreign Office officials told lawmakers that strengthening ties with China remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. They reaffirmed […]
Pakistan, Uzbekistan set $2bn trade target, plan PTA expansion
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 […]
UAE-EU free trade talks speed up, fourth round this week
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the European Union (EU) are making swift progress in their free trade negotiations, according to UAE state minister Lana Nusseibeh. Speaking at a briefing with an EU commissioner, Nusseibeh emphasized the “very productive conversations” between both sides. The ongoing talks, which began earlier this year, cover a range of […]