President Asif Ali Zardari praised the growing ties between Pakistan and Russia during a ceremony marking Russia’s 35th National Day. He called on both countries to fully use their potential to expand cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people exchanges. The event saw participation from top officials and diplomats. Zardari said Pakistan views Russia as […]
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PM Shehbaz offers dialogue with India on water, trade, and terrorism
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Pakistan is open to resolving disputes with India through peaceful talks. During a press conference in Tehran, he stressed that Pakistan wants dialogue on key issues like water sharing, trade, and counter-terrorism. However, he warned that any act of aggression would be met with a strong response. The […]
Pakistan to push for water, Kashmir solutions in India talks: Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD, May 21 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan and India have agreed to return to a peacetime position and resume dialogue through their national security advisers. The talks will take place at a neutral venue, although India has reportedly declined third-party mediation. While speaking with senior journalists, the Prime Minister revealed that […]
Pakistan offers zero-tariff bilateral trade deal to US
In a major development, Pakistan has offered a zero-tariff bilateral trade agreement to the United States, according to government sources. “Pakistan is offering to enter into a bilateral agreement with zero tariffs on selected tariff lines, with mutual interests, to expand bilateral trade across multiple sectors,” said a high-level source when asked about the new […]
SBP cuts interest rate by 100bps to 11pc
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) cut the policy rate on Monday to 11 per cent, amid trade and industry sectors advocating for a significant cut. The central bank’s policy rate, after being slashed by 1,000bps from 22pc since June 2024 in six intervals, previously stood at 12pc. April inflation stood at a low of […]
Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree for early finalization of bilateral Transit Trade Agreement
SAMARKAND: Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Friday agreed for early finalization of bilateral Transit Trade Agreement and undertake expert-level studies to enhance cooperation in the energy sector. The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev here on the sidelines of the annual Meeting of the […]
PBF for maximum women’s participation in trade activities
LAHORE: The Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) has called upon the business community to encourage and ensure maximum participation of women in their trade and industrial activities. Women comprise more than half of the country’s population and without their full participation, the nation could not make progress, she added. PBF Chairperson (Women Wing) Ayesha Farooqui expressed […]
Pakistan launches Made in Pakistan for Australia for enhancing trade with Australia
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi Monday said that the government has launched ‘Made in Pakistan for Australia’ campaign on Facebook and twitter for enhancing country’s exports with Australia. Responding to a question of MNA Ms Shamsu Nisa in National Assembly during question hour, he said the main aim of the campaign was […]
Spices’ exports increase 18.05pc to $83.251m in 9 months
The exports of spices from the country witnessed an increase of 18.05pc during the first nine months of financial year (2021-22) as compared to the corresponding period of last year. Pakistan exported spices worth US $83.251m during July-March (2021-22) as compared to the exports of US $70.524m during July- March (2020-21), showing growth of 18.05pc, […]
Pakistan’s exports to China have crossed 1.039b dollars mark: Aisha Ghaus
Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha Saturday hailed that Pakistan and China were working closely on further deepening bilateral economic ties where Pakistan’s exports to China have crossed 1.039b dollars mark in the first quarter. The Pakistan-China trade volume has shown an upward trajectory over the years, she said while speaking […]