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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PM Shehbaz Sharif met a high-level European Union delegation to strengthening trade ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a high-level European Union delegation and representatives of major European companies in Islamabad on Tuesday to discuss strengthening trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the EU. Read More: European firms signal interest in expanding footprint in Pakistan The meeting took place at the Prime Minister House during the delegation’s […]
Pakistan pushes EU for fair GSP+ terms
Pakistan urges the European Union to keep the new GSP+ framework fair and development-focused as concerns rise over the withdrawal of ethanol preferences and pending Geographical Indication cases. The request is made during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and the visiting European Commission Monitoring Mission in Islamabad. Pakistani officials warn that recent […]
Afghan Taliban trade minister visits India to boost ties
KABUL: Afghan Taliban Trade Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi arrived in India on Wednesday for his first official visit, aiming to attract greater investments and enhance trade between the two countries. The visit comes amid Afghanistan’s strained relations with neighboring Pakistan and India’s renewed engagement with Kabul. Read More: Taliban’s India Turn India recently reopened its embassy […]
Pakistan envoy urges stronger trade ties with US
VIRGINIA – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has called for enhancing economic cooperation between Islamabad and Washington to strengthen bilateral relations. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Pakistan-US Business Conference and Expo in Virginia, Ambassador Sheikh stressed the importance of aligning Pakistan’s business strategies with the US market. He said […]
Pakistan receives first US crude oil shipment, marks energy milestone
Pakistan received its first-ever shipment of US crude oil on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy and trade sector. The Suezmax-class vessel MT Pegasus, carrying 1 million barrels of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, docked at Cnergyico’s offshore terminal in Balochistan. The shipment strengthens Pakistan’s energy diversification and deepens economic ties with […]
Pakistan, Poland agree to boost cooperation and share intelligence against terrorism
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Poland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and agreed to enhance intelligence sharing to counter terrorist threats, according to a joint statement issued following high-level talks in Islamabad. The discussions were held between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Polish Deputy Prime Minister and […]
India to cut Russian oil imports
NEW DELHI – Indian refiners are preparing to drastically reduce imports of Russian crude oil following new U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil producers, Lukoil and Rosneft, industry sources confirmed Thursday. The move is expected to ease trade tensions with Washington, which has imposed steep tariffs on Indian exports in part due to its […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Reach Key Understanding to Combat Cross-Border Terrorism: Khawaja Asif
LAHORE: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a crucial understanding to jointly combat the growing threat of terrorism along their shared border, following mediation by Qatar and Turkey. پاکستان اور افغانستان کے مابین سیز فائر کا معاہدہ طے پاگیا۔ پاکستان کی سرزمین پہ افغانستان سے دھشت گردی کا سلسلہ فی […]
Pakistan to dispatch high-level delegation to US amid tariff concerns
The Pakistani government will send a high-level delegation to the United States to negotiate against a newly imposed 29% tariff on Pakistani exports. This decision comes after the US announced heavy tariffs on several countries, including Pakistan, on April 2. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the plans on Wednesday. The delegation will consist of key […]