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Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to Visit Pakistan This Week
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is set to visit Pakistan this week, marking the first such trip in 20 years.
Four Countries to Invest $2 Billion in Modernizing Port Qasim
UAE, Turkey, Qatar and China invest $2 billion to modernize Port Qasim over 30 years.
PSX Sees Record Number of Investors with Unique Identification Numbers
The number of Unique Identification Numbers linked to Pakistan Stock Exchange hits an all-time high of 583,000, reflecting strong investor participation.
Gulf crude exports surge but face slowing trend due to renewed hostilities
Crude exports from Gulf countries surged in July, but shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are slowing due to renewed hostilities.
Saif-Ur-Rehman stresses on capital market’s importance for economic growth
Pakistan’s Coordinator to the Federal Tax Ombudsman highlights the importance of a robust capital market in attracting investments and driving long-term ec
Government Cuts Profit Rates on National Savings Schemes
The federal government has reduced profit rates on several National Savings Schemes, affecting pensioners and regular investors.
Carers face £20,000 repayments despite DWP reforms
32,559 carers overpaid by £33m in 2025-26 as official measures to prevent such issues failed.
Three Pakistani Officials Compete for IMF Senior Adviser Role
Maryum Kayani, Moazam Raza and Nadeem Ahsan vie for the position of Senior Adviser to the Executive Director at the International Monetary…
Pakistani food exporters head to Dubai for export promotion
A delegation from South Punjab departs for Dubai to explore business opportunities and promote Pakistani food products in the Gulf markets.
Pakistan and Venezuela Emphasize Economic Collaboration Potential
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call with Venezuela’s new Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia to discuss economic cooperation and mutual…
Pakistan-China Business Conference Seals $1.4 Billion in Agreements
Pakistan and China signed investment agreements worth US$1.4 billion at a two-day business conference in Islamabad, marking a significant step towards econ
Pakistan poised to benefit from blue economy, says PFC CEO
PFC CEO Mian Kashif Ashfaq believes Pakistan can earn billions through sustainable use of marine resources.
Chinese Steel Firm Jingye Urges UK to Compensate for Investment Losses
China's Jingye Steel demands compensation from the UK over investment losses due to British Steel nationalisation.
Samsung cuts US jobs amid headquarters relocation
Samsung Electronics has announced significant job cuts in New Jersey and Texas amid the relocation of its consumer electronics headquarters to Texas.
Gwadar Port Handles Major Steel Transhipment to UAE
A Bangladeshi vessel carrying 53,064.660 tonnes of steel billets arrived at Gwadar for transhipment to the UAE.
Auto imports hit $2bn mark, raising concerns over localisation
Pakistan recorded an all-time high import of SKD/CKD kits worth $2.118bn, raising concerns over localisation levels and the survival of SMEs.
AI investment surge could lead to sector-wide bust, warns BIS
BIS warns tech giants are over-building computing capacity in AI race, risking sector-wide downturn.
FPCCI Urges Private Sectors to Boost Pak-Iran Trade
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) calls for increased trade between Pakistan and Iran, aiming to reach USD10…
Telecom Italia board approves Poste Italiane’s takeover bid
Telecom Italia's board has unanimously approved Poste Italiane's takeover bid worth over €13 billion, aiming to accelerate digital expansion.
US eases some sanctions on Hong Kong
The US partially lifted some sanctions on Hong Kong, following China's security crackdown in 2020. The move comes after recent trade talks…