International assessments routinely critique developing nations on civil rights, yet the structural reality of pluralism in Pakistan paints a very different picture. EU’s assessment report is being discussed nowadays about the state of human rights and religious freedom in Pakistan. In a country where 97% of the population identifies as Muslim, religious minorities freely practice […]
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India fast-tracks Chinese visas to revive trade ties
India has eased visa restrictions for Chinese professionals, cutting bureaucratic layers and speeding approvals to under a month. The move aims to strengthen economic ties with China and end chronic delays that cost billions of dollars in lost output. Officials said the changes come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautiously rekindles relations with Beijing amid […]
Pakistan, Jordan reaffirms pledge to advance strategic, economic ties
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Prime Minister’s House on Saturday. The discussions during the meeting focused on further deepening bilateral relations as well as exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation in the economic, trade, investment, health, science and technology, education, as well as defence sectors. Both […]
Pakistan, Canada reaffirm commitment to boost trade and investment
Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and maintaining close bilateral communication. The announcement came after a phone call between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, according to the Foreign Office. During the call, both leaders discussed ways to expand trade and […]
Iran eyes $10 billion trade deal on key Pakistan visit
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed for a two-day official visit to Pakistan on Saturday. According to Iranian media, he is leading a high-level delegation. The trip focuses on strengthening trade, economic ties, and regional cooperation. Before leaving, President Pezeshkian spoke to reporters about his goals for the visit. He said boosting the volume of bilateral […]
EU and Pakistan set to boost economic ties at inaugural business forum
The first-ever EU-Pakistan Business Forum will take place in Islamabad on May 14-15. The event aims to boost economic cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union. The EU is the largest single market globally and the biggest destination for Pakistani exports. It is also the leading foreign investor, representing 42% of global foreign direct investment. […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia give relation a strategic direction
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to give a strategic direction to their bilateral relations through a Saudi-Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council and diversify the existing bilateral political, economic, trade, defence and security ties. The bilateral ties were discussed in the meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Imran Khan who is in […]