Pakistan and Malaysia are set to enhance maritime collaboration through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), focusing on seafarer training and port-sector cooperation, officials confirmed during recent discussions in the United Kingdom. The initiative includes exchange programs for marine cadets, allowing Pakistan to send trainees to Malaysian academies, while Malaysia would reciprocate with specialized […]
Pakistan–ASEAN trade
Pakistan–ASEAN trade hits $11.5bn, deficit widens in 2025
Pakistan’s trade with ASEAN reached $11.5 billion in 2024, but the deficit continues to grow in 2025. Exports totalled $3.5 billion, while imports surged to $8 billion. Officials say trade remains concentrated in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. To reduce the gap, Pakistan is pursuing trade deals, including an FTA with Malaysia and […]