President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan attached great significance to its close brotherly relations with Uzbekistan, underscoring the importance of effective follow-up on the outcomes of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s recent historic and result-oriented state visit to Pakistan. The president said this while talking to Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan […]
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan ink B2B agreements worth $3.4 billion
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan from now onwards would be measured by trade flows, investment projects, industrial partnerships and people-to-people exchanges, Radio Pakistan reported. According to the report, he made the remarks while addressing the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum in Islamabad alongside Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is […]
Pakistan, Uzbekistan set sight on $2bn trade goal in 5 years
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a protocol on Thursday for enhancing bilateral trade between their countries to $2bn within the next five years. This was one of the several agreements reached between the two sides on the first day of President Mirziyoyev’s two-day visit to Pakistan. Earlier, it was announced […]
Pakistan and Uzbekistan agree to boost trade and connectivity
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to accelerate cooperation in trade, investment, and regional connectivity, aiming to translate growing economic ties into concrete outcomes, officials said on Monday. Read More: Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to fast-track expanded PTA The understanding emerged during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Uzbekistan’s Minister Laziz […]
Gughar Plant Receives Global Protection
Pakistan’s medicinal gughar plant, highly valued for its resin, has now been listed in CITES Appendix II. This status ensures global traceability of its trade and helps tackle illegal exploitation. The decision came after Pakistan’s delegation successfully lobbied at the 20th CITES Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Earlier proposals by Germany and the EU had failed […]
Pakistan, Uzbekistan set $2bn trade target, plan PTA expansion
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to accelerate the expansion of their Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and target $2 billion in bilateral trade within two years. The announcement came after high-level talks held in Tashkent on Friday. The discussions were attended by Pakistan’s Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Industry Ihsaan Afzal and Uzbekistan’s […]
Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to fast-track expanded PTA
During his official visit to Tashkent on 11 December 2025, Mr. Ihsaan Afzal, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce and Industry, held in-depth talks with H.E. Mr. Shohrukh Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Both sides reaffirmed their firm commitment to elevate bilateral trade to […]
Uzbekistan reopens border crossing with Afghanistan
TASHKENT: Uzbekistan has fully reopened its only border crossing with Afghanistan, closed to travelers since the Taliban seized power in 2021, signaling a renewed focus on economic cooperation with its neighbor. The Termez-Hairatan bridge crossing is now operational, allowing people to travel directly and safely between the two countries, the Uzbek Chamber of Commerce and […]
Pakistan crushes Uzbekistan to reach ATF quarterfinals
Pakistan qualified for the quarterfinals of the ATF 12&U Team Competition Finals in Singapore after a commanding win over Uzbekistan. The team delivered a clean 3-0 sweep, showcasing their skill and determination on the court. This marks a strong comeback after narrowly losing to Thailand a day earlier in close three-set matches. In the opening […]
Pakistan Stun Belgium in U19 volleyball world opener
Pakistan made a powerful debut at the FIVB Boys’ U19 Volleyball World Championship by defeating Belgium in straight sets during their opening match in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The team showcased strong coordination and skill, winning the sets 25-19, 25-17, and 25-22, despite being ranked much lower than their opponents. Ranked 19th in the world, Pakistan […]