Pakistan


K-Electric: Govt facing arbitration threat from Saudi, Kuwaiti investors
The Government of Pakistan is facing a potential threat of arbitration from Saudi and Kuwaiti investors, key shareholders in K-Electric, who have already served a USD2 billion notice on Islamabad.
Pakistan, Iran move closer to inking Free Trade Agreement
Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic ties through a high-level meeting. The discussion focused on advancing bilateral trade, investment, and regional connectivity.
Pakistan, Vietnam begin trade pact talks
Pakistan and Vietnam have officially launched negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
China pushing ASEAN to seal trade pact upgrade
China is pushing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to sign an upgrade to their free trade agreement before the end of the year, Vice Commerce Minister Yan Dong said on Monday, as Beijing seeks to diversify its exports amid US tariffs.
Pakistan, Thailand to boost trade ties under FTA
Pakistan and Thailand reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade by advancing talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and exploring cooperation in sectors such as information technology, services, and the Halal food industry.
Indonesia, Pakistan negotiating on FTA for promoting trade liberalization
Indonesia and Pakistan bilateral trade reached up to $4.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2024, and both countries are negotiating on the Free Trade Agreement for finalization of agreement.
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to move forward towards FTA
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to move forward towards a FTA, providing a long-term framework for expanding bilateral agricultural trade. To ensure these decisions are implemented effectively, a Joint Committee on Agricultural Cooperation was formally established.
Pakistan says it wins US tariff deal; Trump cites oil reserves pact
The United States and Pakistan hailed a trade deal that Islamabad said would lead to lower tariffs and increased investment, but without specifying the level of tariff to be levied on Pakistani exports.
Taliban and Pakistan sign trade agreement to lower tariffs on key agricultural goods
Taliban and Pakistani officials signed a preferential trade agreement aimed at reducing customs tariffs on selected export goods, in a move both sides say is designed to facilitate bilateral trade and strengthen regional economic ties.
Malaysia continues to forge trade, investment ties with global strategic partners, says Tengku Zafrul
The Trade Minister said their discussions covered various strategic initiatives, from the review of free trade agreements, including the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement and the Malaysia-Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement.