Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighting the structural transformation, regulatory and economic reforms by his government, urged the Bahraini business sector to seize Pakistan’s immense investment potential with new sectors opened like agribusiness, IT, minerals, energy and tourism, to build a long-term partnership. “Pakistan is undergoing a structural transformation embodying economic reforms, digital modernization […]
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India, Afghanistan set to launch cargo flights
NEW DELHI: India and Afghanistan are set to launch air cargo services soon, an Indian foreign ministry official said on Friday, marking a step to reset ties amid worsening relations with Pakistan. The announcement came during a visit by Afghanistan’s Taliban Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi, who urged India to boost trade and open cargo hubs […]
Khawaja Asif: Afghanistan’s trade cut ‘a blessing in disguise’ for Pakistan
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday downplayed Afghanistan’s move to reduce transit trade with Pakistan, calling it “a relief” rather than a setback. Speaking on Geo News, he said the decision would help curb smuggling and terrorism that often came under the guise of cross-border trade. Asif argued that most Afghan goods imported through Karachi […]
Finance Minister Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy in a ‘good spot’
KARACHI – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s economy was in a “good spot”, crediting the country’s recent stability to improved macroeconomic indicators and “geopolitical tailwinds”. Speaking virtually at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25) in Karachi, Aurangzeb said the combination of economic recovery and strong international partnerships had […]
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 […]
Ishaq Dar, Algerian FM discuss stronger bilateral cooperation
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 […]
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 […]
PM Shehbaz meets MBS to boost Pakistan-Saudi ties
RIYADH – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Monday in Riyadh. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and exploring new investment opportunities in multiple sectors. Mohammed Bin Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to deepening ties with Pakistan. Both sides emphasized collaboration in energy, trade, technology, infrastructure, and […]
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 […]