Pakistan and Kenya have achieved a major milestone in their economic partnership. Bilateral trade between the two countries has crossed $1 billion for the first time, reaching $1.023 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26. This reflects growing business ties and successful trade efforts by both sides. Pakistan’s exports to Kenya hit a record high of […]

Pakistan’s services exports have shown strong growth thanks to its booming IT sector. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), services exports rose 17.38% to $9.09 billion in the first 11 months (July-May) of FY2025-26, up from $7.75 billion in the same period last year. This growth is mainly driven by information technology and […]

Pakistan and Italy have strengthened their friendship with a new financial agreement. Italy has signed a concessional loan worth €20 million (about Rs6.3 billion) to support key development projects in Pakistan. The deal was signed on June 29, 2026, by Economic Affairs Secretary Muhammad Humair Karim and Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin. This loan will help […]

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen road and rail connectivity to improve trade and transport between the two neighbouring countries. The decision was made during a meeting on June 25, 2026, between Pakistan’s Minister for Communications, Aleem Khan, and Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh. Both sides decided to reactivate the […]

Recent fuel price adjustments have placed Pakistan’s oil marketing industry under severe pressure, with analysts claiming that profits accumulated over the past year were wiped out in just one day. According to industry observers, the sudden change in fuel prices has significantly reduced company margins, increased operational challenges, and reversed earlier financial gains. Firms are […]

Pakistan and Iran have taken new steps to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector, with both countries exploring opportunities to increase trade in food and farm-related products. During recent discussions in Islamabad, officials reviewed ways to improve agricultural collaboration and enhance the flow of goods between the two neighboring countries. One of the key areas […]

Pakistan-based company Loads Limited is exploring a new business opportunity in the copper sector through a potential partnership with Chinese company Anhui New Material Technology Co. (Xinhuida). According to information shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation in several areas related to copper […]

Pakistan’s oil industry has expressed serious concerns after the government’s recent decision to significantly reduce petroleum prices, warning that the move could create financial challenges for key energy companies. Industry representatives argue that the reduction was implemented without sufficient consultation and differs from the pricing mechanism traditionally used for petroleum products. They believe the decision […]