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Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says Pakistan can emerge as a rising regional economic power through reforms in maritime sector. He was speaking at a seminar in Islamabad. Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said Pakistan has turned challenges into opportunities, maintaining trade continuity and building shipping resilience.

Hemani proudly announces a historic achievement in regional trade connectivity, coinciding with a groundbreaking development in cross-border logistics. Pakistan has marked a major milestone as the first truck from Kyrgyzstan arrived at Sost Dry Port carrying transit goods, successfully bypassing Afghanistan.This first-ever movement of its kind by a Commonwealth of…

The government has announced a significant increase in fuel prices, raising both petrol and diesel rates across the country. According to the notification issued by the Petroleum Division, petrol has been increased by Rs 26.77 per litre, while diesel has also seen a hike of Rs 26.77 per litre. After…

Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to advancing resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agrifood systems. Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain expressed this commitment during the 38th Ministerial Session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Brunei Darussalam. He outlined Pakistan’s ongoing efforts, in collaboration with…

State Bank of Pakistan has repaid deposit of one billion dollars to Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) UAE. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, deposits of 2.45 billion dollars were repaid last week. This completes the repayment of total deposits of 3.45 billion dollars to UAE.

The Punjab government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private sector company to promote the livestock sector in the province. The MoU aims to increase meat production and exports. The Livestock Department has entered into a partnership with six leading meat export companies. The initiative is aimed…

Livoltek, a global leader in smart solar and energy storage solutions and a key subsidiary of Hexing Group, successfully concluded its participation at Solar Pakistan 2026, held from April 17 to 19 at Expo Center Lahore. The event served as a strong platform for Livoltek to reinforce its commitment to…

Pakistan and Ethiopia have decided to further enhance bilateral trade, industrial collaboration, and regional connectivity. This was decided in a meeting between Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba in Islamabad today. During the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction over the…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan is moving towards economic stabilization through disciplined reforms. He was virtually addressing the media at the launch of the Ministry’s Monthly Development Report . The Minister highlighted Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability, development progress, and strategic responses to emerging global challenges. He said large-scale manufacturing…

Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has described the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as one of the most significant supply shocks in recent history. He expressed these views while participating in a high-level meeting in Washington DC, convened by the Managing Director of the International Monetary…

Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States to participate in the World Bank Group–IMF Spring Meetings, scheduled to commence in Washington from Monday. Prior to the formal Spring Meetings, the Finance Minister will visit Boston to attend the Pakistan Conference at Harvard University, where he…

The Federal Government has announced to increase the prices of petroleum products in view of their record high prices in the international market. The announcement was made by Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik during a news conference in Islamabad tonight, flanked with Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb.…

Divisional Director for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Simon Andrews called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad. The IFC delegation briefed the Minister on its growing portfolio in Pakistan, which now exceeds two billion dollars annually, with approximately 2.7 billion dollars committed this…

Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, work on a modern shrimp farming project worth Rs13 billion is progressing rapidly in Chak 58 North, Sargodha. Commissioner Sargodha, Hafiz Shaukat Ali, visited the site and reviewed the progress of the project. Spread over 500 acres, the project includes…

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a penalty of PKR 75 million on Newage Cables (Pvt.) Ltd. and Rs. 190.22 million on GM Cables & Pipes (Pvt.) Ltd, for engaging in Resale Price Maintenance (RPM) practices in violation of Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010. The Commission…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to structure viable investment opportunities. Talking to a delegation of Alvarez & Marsal in Islamabad today, he also stressed for engaging effectively with international financial institutions and partners. The Finance Minister expressed the government’s interest in developing concrete, actionable…

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain has assured there is no shortage of Urea or DAP in the country He was chairing a weekly meeting of the Fertilizer Review Committee in Islamabad today to review the availability, distribution, and pricing of key fertilizers, particularly Urea and…

Pakistan and International Monetary Fund have reached Staff-Level Agreement on the Third Review for the 37-month Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility. The Finance Ministry of Pakistan, sharing a post on its X handle, said the two sides also reached the Second Review for 28-month Arrangement under the Resilience…

A safe and strong Pakistan in the evolving global scenario has become an attractive destination for investment and global trade. According to the Pakistan Index, Pakistan has now become a trade hub for the entire world with the net security stabilizer. A record historic increase has been witnessed in the…

On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Government of Pakistan has decided to expand the scope of the Roshan Digital Account. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, under the expanded framework, foreign nationals, companies, and institutional investors will now be allowed to invest in the Roshan Digital Account,…

Pakistan-China partnership in industry, agriculture and mineral sectors has entered a new phase. Chinese Consul General Sun Yan recently paid an important visit to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the visit, discussions focused on the development of IT, agriculture, mineral resources, and industrial sectors. According to the Chamber…