Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has pledged to accelerate development and economic growth in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying the region deserves greater attention after years of neglect. Addressing a public gathering in Gilgit, he emphasized that his political approach is based on performance and public service rather than criticism of political rivals, urging voters to […]
Trade expansion
China targets balanced trade in 2026 with export, import boost
China plans to expand both exports and imports next year to promote “sustainable” trade, a senior economic official said on Saturday. The announcement comes amid concerns over Beijing’s trillion-dollar trade surplus and global criticism of its export-led growth model. Han Wenxiu, deputy director of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, said China must “adhere […]
Russia eyes $100bn trade with India by 2030
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand trade and strengthen defence ties. They met in New Delhi during Putin’s first visit since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russia also offered uninterrupted fuel supplies, but India responded cautiously. During the summit, both leaders emphasized their countries’ decades-long partnership. They signed […]