Economy

Pakistan showcases robotics and artificial intelligence innovations at Indus RAS Expo

The two-day event brings together universities, research institutions, startups, and public-sector organizations to showcase innovations in defense robotics, industrial automation, maritime autonomous systems, agritech, and physical artificial intelligence.

2 DAYS AGO

Pakistan highlights improving economic indicators in IMF meeting

Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan's stronger fiscal and external balances, successful achievement of revenue targets, higher foreign exchange reserves, record remittance inflows, and improved current account position.

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Pakistan urges UN to prevent weaponization of natural resources

Pakistan's envoy to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, says India is attempting to 'weaponize water' by unilaterally and illegally placing the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.

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S&P upgrades Pakistan's sovereign rating to B on stronger economy, IMF reforms

The move reflects stronger external finances, improved institutional effectiveness, and ongoing macroeconomic stabilization supported by an International Monetary Fund reform program, the credit ratings agency says.

4 DAYS AGO

Pakistan's Finance Minister meets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Photo: X/@SecScottBessent)

US treasury secretary welcomes Pakistan's reform progress, backs return to capital markets

Two sides discuss the importance of sustaining Pakistan's reform momentum to promote durable economic growth, strengthen economic self-reliance and help position the country for a successful return to international capital markets.

4 DAYS AGO

Pakistan, ADB explore ways to further strengthen cooperation in Manila meeting

Pakistan Foreign Ministry says, the two sides ‘reaffirmed their more than six-decade-long Pakistan–ADB partnership and explored ways to further strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, climate resilience, regional connectivity, and sustainable economic growth.'

5 DAYS AGO

Pakistan seafood exports reach record $568M despite global shipping crisis

Frozen fish, squid, and cuttlefish led the way, making up a third of total earnings, alongside major shipments of shrimp, crabs, and fishmeal; international buyers from China and Malaysia to the US and UAE are snapping up these products, driving a rapid expansion of Pakistan’s global footprint.

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Pakistan seeks deeper US investment, DFC cooperation during Washington meetings

During a meeting with US treasury secretary, the finance minister 'briefed the US Treasury Secretary on Pakistan's journey from achieving macroeconomic stability toward sustainable, export-led growth.'

5 DAYS AGO

Iranian interior minister appreciates Pakistan's diplomatic role in easing regional tensions

Eskandar Momeni notes that achieving the $10 billion trade target will require moving at least 2,000 trucks or containers across the Pakistan-Iran border every day.

6 DAYS AGO

Pakistan eyes refinery modernization as finance minister meets Honeywell delegation

Muhammad Aurangzeb says Honeywell Technologies' investment will enhance Pakistan's domestic refining capacity and help reduce reliance on imported petroleum products.

6 DAYS AGO

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