Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf. During the discussion, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and Algeria. They expressed satisfaction with the current state of relations and highlighted the growing partnership between the two nations. The call reflected […]
Investment
Trump strikes $350B trade deal with South Korea
US President Donald Trump finalized a major trade deal with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday. The announcement came during a dinner on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Both leaders confirmed that the deal resolves long-standing disputes over tariffs and investment commitments between the two allies. Under the agreement, […]
PSL set to expand: CEO announces auction for two new teams
Karachi: Pakistan Super League (PSL) CEO Salman Naseer announced an auction for two new franchises. Bidding parties will select teams from a pool of city names. The auction aims to expand the league and increase competition. Naseer said the process will follow strict guidelines to ensure transparency and fairness for all participants. He recalled the […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch game-changing economic pact
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday launched a new Economic Cooperation Framework to boost trade, investment, and development ties. The announcement came after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh at the Future Investment Initiative (FII9). The framework aims to strengthen cooperation and promote high-impact projects across multiple economic […]
Green Investment Resilience
Global investors are doubling down on clean energy even as policy headwinds and political skepticism swirl around them. In 2025, total global energy investment is projected to reach approximately US$3.3 trillion, with roughly US$2.2 trillion of that directed into clean energy technologies-including renewables, storage, grids, nuclear and low-emissions fuels. Another dataset points out that investment […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif invites Qatari investors to explore opportunities
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday invited Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration under Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework. The invitation came during a meeting with Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Trade and Industry, who is in Pakistan for the sixth session of […]
Pakistan and Qatar sign protocol for $3bn investment
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Qatar have signed a comprehensive protocol to formalise cooperation across multiple sectors, including a $3 billion investment pledge from the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and other Qatari entities. The agreement was inked at the conclusion of the Sixth Session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on Economic, Trade and Technical […]
Pakistan, EU join forces to boost trade and investment growth
Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have agreed to boost bilateral trade and investment. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis to discuss cooperation. They focused on enhancing trade relations and investment growth under the GSP Plus framework. Both sides emphasized the importance of stronger economic ties for mutual benefit. […]
Pakistan Links Economic Stability to Security: Aurangzeb
WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that controlling militancy is essential for Pakistan’s financial stability. Speaking at the end of his week-long visit to Washington for the IMF and World Bank meetings, he noted that investors and global lenders repeatedly raised concerns about Pakistan’s security situation and its link to economic recovery. Federal […]
Finance Minister Aurangzeb: Pakistan Not Dictated by IMF
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has rejected suggestions that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) dictates Islamabad’s policy decisions, asserting that the government acts solely in the national interest. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s economic stability is tied to national security, adding that unrest or border tensions directly impact the economy. […]