Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance collaboration in trade, investment, science and technology, digital economy and artificial intelligence. This came at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Shanghai, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Friday. The two sides reviewed the broad canvas of […]
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Ahsan urges overseas Pakistanis to partner in healthcare and investment
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday called upon overseas Pakistanis, particularly healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs and investors, to become active partners in Pakistan’s journey towards sustainable development, healthcare modernization and economic transformation under the government’s URAAN Pakistan initiative. Addressing the 49th Annual Convention of the Association of Physicians of […]
Pakistan updates profit rates for National Savings schemes
The National Savings Directorate has revised profit rates on several savings instruments, introducing updated returns for investors across various National Savings schemes in Pakistan. Read More: Pakistan savings rate hits 30-year low raising economic concerns According to a notification issued by the directorate, the profit rate for Regular Income Certificates has been fixed at 12.24%, while Special Savings […]
PM for investment in freight services
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciating Pakistan Railways for passenger facilitation and the upgradation of rail stations, directed that investment in freight services and the timely completion of mega projects be prioritised for the long-term and sustainable development of the service. The prime minister, chairing a meeting to review the progress in railway projects, […]
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 […]
Prince Aga Khan assures KP CM of investment in province
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday met visiting Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V at the Lower Chitral Airport, where the latter assured him of investment in the province. Prince Rahim arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday for a week-long visit – his first to the country since being named the spiritual leader of […]
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to deepen strategic partnership
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to further strengthen their strategic partnership, with both sides committing to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and broader economic development. Read More: Pakistan reassures Saudi Arabia of unwavering support The understanding was reached during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance, held at the Prime […]
PM Shehbaz calls for reduction in direct taxes to boost business growth
Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for reducing direct taxes across all sectors in the upcoming federal budget, emphasizing the need to support business, attract investment, and accelerate economic growth. Read More: Pakistan Pushes for Tax Relief to Boost Growth Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad, the prime minister said the government must shift its focus […]
Japan launches $36B US investment under $550B trade deal
The United States on Tuesday announced the first tranche of investments by Japan under a $550 billion trade deal struck in 2025 during President Donald Trump’s administration. Tokyo has committed $36 billion toward three major infrastructure projects in the US, marking the initial step in fulfilling its large-scale pledge in exchange for reduced US trade […]
Pakistan and Cambodia explore preferential trade agreement
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Cambodia have agreed to work toward establishing a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) aimed at deepening commercial cooperation between the two countries, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul said on Tuesday. Read More: Commerce minister stresses need to deepen trade ties with Cambodia During her visit to Pakistan, Cham Nimul focused on exploring new trade […]