Pakistan seeks to buy 100,000 tonnes of rice for supply to Bangladesh
After decades of troubled relations, Islamabad and Dhaka have seen improved ties and increased bilateral engagement since the August 2024 ouster of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.
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Pakistan receives first-ever US crude oil shipment
The import not only diversifies Pakistan’s crude supply but also strengthens bilateral trade ties and contributes to the country’s long-term energy security, an official said.
Pakistani government raises petrol, diesel prices
Widely used in motorcycles, rickshaws, and private vehicles, petrol has a direct impact on the budgets of middle- and lower-income households.
Pakistan, Iran aim to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion: PM Shehbaz
Pakistan and Iran share close ties and have signed multiple agreements across sectors such as energy and trade.
Pakistan finance minister heads to US for final trade negotiations
Aurangzeb and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer launched the negotiations through a telephonic conference call on reciprocal tariffs in May, agreeing to get into…
IMF representative hails Pakistan’s ‘strong’ economic reform progress
Pakistan had secured a three-year aid package deal in July 2024. The programme, approved by the IMF two months later, is set to allow the country to “cement macroeconomic…
Pakistan hails Hague court’s supplemental award in Indus Waters case, says India ‘can’t sideline arbitration process’
Meanwhile, the Indian Ministry for External Affairs “categorically rejected” the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s supplemental award and stated that it did not recognise the…
Pakistan to send high-level delegation to US for tariff, trade talks
According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office, the decision to send a delegation was made during a meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on…
Pakistan’s petrol dealers announce indefinite countrywide strike from July 22
Petroleum dealers announced a countrywide strike for an indefinite period, demanding their profit margin to be more than doubled to five per cent from the current level of 2.4 per…
IMF says aiming to ‘quickly’ reach agreement with Pakistan on financial support
The IMF review has been stalled since October and the government is now hopeful of its completion soon, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaging with the IMF chief multiple…