Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Business Council in 2027 through the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). The appointment strengthens Pakistan’s role in regional economic cooperation and creates new opportunities for trade and investment. The leadership position will benefit Pakistan’s business community and deepen commercial engagement […]
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Middle East tensions disrupt Pakistan’s meat exports
Pakistan’s meat exports to Gulf countries have been disrupted as the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel continues to affect regional airspace and maritime routes, halting shipments of beef and mutton from the country. Traders say the situation has persisted for five consecutive days, raising concerns among exporters and livestock dealers. Read More: Pakistan’s meat […]
Middle East tensions disrupt Pakistan’s sea trade
Escalating military conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered widespread disruption to global shipping, raising fears of delays and higher costs for Pakistan’s trade and energy supplies. Read More: Pakistan’s trade deficit with Middle East narrows 4pc in Q1 FY26 The narrow maritime corridor, linking the Persian Gulf with the […]
Trade deficit with neighbours widens sharply in early FY26
Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries widened sharply in the first five months of the current fiscal year, reflecting falling exports and rising imports across the region. Official data shows the gap increased by more than 39 per cent, underlining persistent structural weaknesses in regional trade. Read More: Trade deficit surges 33% YoY to $2.9 […]
Pakistan’s trade deficit with Middle East narrows 4pc in Q1 FY26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit with Middle Eastern countries narrowed by 3.99 percent in the first quarter of FY26, mainly due to a simultaneous decline in imports and exports, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The trade gap fell to $3.56 billion during July–September FY26 from $3.70 billion in the same […]
PIMEC 2025 concludes with $274m deals
ISLAMABAD: The four-day Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) 2025 concluded on Thursday, with 83 agreements worth Rs76 billion ($273.6 million) signed between local and international exhibitors, the Pakistan Navy said. The second edition of PIMEC ran from November 3–6, featuring 178 exhibitors, including 28 international firms and 150 local organizations, showcasing innovations, technologies, […]