Pakistan has reportedly requested a $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility from the United States in a move aimed at strengthening its foreign exchange reserves, supporting the rupee and reducing dependence on multilateral lenders. Read More: Federal government extends austerity measures to curb spending According to a Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter, Islamabad has proposed a […]
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Pakistan and Canada agree to revive trade and investment ties
Pakistan and Canada have agreed to revive trade and investment cooperation and strengthen economic ties during the official visit of Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to Islamabad. Read More: Canada pledges more than $47 million for security, uplift initiatives in Pakistan Anita Anand, who arrived in Pakistan on a historic visit, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]
Aurangzeb begins US visit to boost trade and investment ties
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has arrived in Washington for a three-day official visit to advance Pakistan’s economic engagement with the United States through discussions on trade, investment, tariffs and broader financial cooperation. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral economic relations while exploring new opportunities for commerce and long-term investment between the two countries. Read […]
Ishaq Dar, Indonesia’s Airlangga Hartarto agree to expand economic cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Indonesia Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) meeting in Shanghai, where both sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Read More: First Lady, Indonesia envoy discuss expansion of trade ties […]
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 […]
Pakistan, Tajikistan set $200m trade goal
Pakistan and Tajikistan agreed on a three-year roadmap to increase bilateral trade to $200 million during a high-level meeting in Dushanbe. The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation and improve regional connectivity between the two countries. Businesses, investors and key industries stand to benefit from expanded trade and investment opportunities. The commitment emerged at the […]
Pakistan eyes investment opportunities at Russian forum
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 […]
Shehbaz Sharif orders fast conversion of China MoUs into deals
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to urgently convert memoranda of understanding signed during his recent China visit into formal agreements and joint ventures. The decision aims to accelerate economic cooperation and ensure that planned business commitments move quickly into practical implementation. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz Sharif chaired a review meeting […]
US seeks expanded economic cooperation with Pakistan
The United States expressed on Wednesday its interest in expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan and noted the strong interest of American companies in exploring long-term investment opportunities in the country. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting today with Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, United States, […]
Zardari begins China visit to boost CPEC and economic ties
President Asif Ali Zardari is set to embark on an official visit to China from April 25 to May 1, with discussions expected to centre on expanding economic cooperation, trade, and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to the Foreign Office (FO). Read More: Zardari’s upcoming China visit set to deepen strategic cooperation The FO stated that the […]