Pakistan and the United States have (US) made significant progress toward finalising a reciprocal trade agreement following two days of negotiations held in Washington, with officials from both countries expressing optimism about concluding the deal in the near future. Read More: Pakistan assures US of facilitating foreign investment, According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, the negotiations took […]
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Pakistan, Turkiye enter bold new era of strategic partnership
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that Pakistan and Turkiye are entering a new phase of strategic and economic cooperation after holding wide-ranging talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul. He said both countries remain committed to strengthening bilateral ties through increased trade, investment, defence cooperation, energy collaboration, technology partnerships, connectivity projects, and […]
PM Shehbaz urges Turkish firms to expand investments in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish companies to increase their investments in Pakistan across key sectors, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Türkiye. Read More: PM Shehbaz invites Turkish investment in agriculture During his official visit to Istanbul, the prime minister met senior executives from leading Turkish business groups and industry organisations to discuss new […]
India, US near first phase of a bilateral trade agreement
NEW DELHI: India and the United States (US) are close to finalising the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement, with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal saying that negotiations are “about 99 per cent” complete. Read More: India, US aim for $500 billion trade The remarks came as a US delegation led by Brendan Lynch arrived in New […]
Bilateral trade, cooperation in focus as Punjab CM meets new Chinese CG
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the newly appointed Consul General of China, Sun Yan, in Lahore. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated Sun Yan on assuming his diplomatic responsibilities in Lahore. During the meeting, the Chinese Consul General invited the Chief Minister to visit China, an invitation that she accepted with thanks. Both sides […]
Pakistan, US discuss $10 million investment and economic reforms
Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb met a high-level US delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary John Mark on Wednesday to discuss Pakistan’s economic reforms, investment climate, and progress in bilateral cooperation valued at Rs10 million. The meeting focused on Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability, fiscal reforms, and ongoing initiatives to boost investor confidence. Minister Aurangzeb highlighted reductions in […]
China, Mexico meet after new trade tariffs
China’s top trade negotiator Li Chenggang met Mexico’s Deputy Economy Minister Vidal Llerenas in Beijing on Monday. The talks followed Mexico’s recent steep tariffs on Chinese imports, raising tensions. China warned it could take action to protect its interests. The Commerce Ministry said the two sides held in-depth exchanges on bilateral trade relations and other […]
Canada, Pakistan review bilateral trade, investment cooperation
Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a telecon with his Canadian counterpart Minister of International Trade of Canada, Mr. Maninder Sidhu, to review and advance Pakistan Canada trade and investment cooperation. Both Ministers welcomed the positive momentum in bilateral economic relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding partnerships for mutual economic benefit, […]
Pakistan, Sri Lanka launch digital partnership
Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Wednesday agreed to deepen partnership in the digital economy by establishing a Joint Working Group on Information Technology and Digital Economy, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration focused on emerging technologies and digital transformation. Read More: Roundtable highlights pathways for inclusive digital transformation The decision was taken during the 13th session of […]
Pakistan and Malaysia expand trade horizons together
Pakistan and Malaysia have renewed efforts to strengthen their partnership by holding high-level talks on halal food, green energy, and tourism, three fast-growing sectors in both economies. The discussions took place during a meeting between Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, and Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. […]