Articles tagged with "Trade"

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Pakistan, Kenya agree to double bilateral trade in five years

Pakistan and Kenya reaffirm their commitment to expanding economic cooperation during the Second Joint Trade Committee session in Islamabad, agreeing to double bilateral trade and strengthen collaboration across multiple key sectors.

May 21, 2026

Pakistan pushes maritime reforms to boost trade, strengthen regional hub

Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says Pakistan is accelerating maritime reforms to upgrade Karachi Port, Port Qasim and Gwadar Port, aiming to boost trade efficiency and position itself as a regional trans-shipment hub.

April 29, 2026

President Asif Ali Zardari met Li Shulei, Member of the Political Bureau & Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, in Chengdu on Sep 13, 2025. (Photo: X/@PresOfPakistan)

Pakistan president to visit China for talks on trade, CPEC

He is expected to hold meetings with provincial leaders to discuss bilateral relations, with a particular focus on economic and trade cooperation and the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Foreign Office said

April 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with the Trump Kennedy Center Board Members in the East Room of the White House on March 16, 2026, in Washington, DC (AFP)

US, China hold 'constructive' talks on trade, but Trump visit in doubt

Washington and Beijing say dialogue remains ongoing after high-level discussions in Paris, as tensions persist over tariffs and trade probes. Meanwhile, uncertainty grows over a potential Trump-Xi summit amid the Middle East conflict and Hormuz disruption.

March 16, 2026

US forces board tanker in Indian Ocean after Venezuela blockade evasion

US forces boarded the Panama-flagged tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, accusing it of violating sanctions on Venezuelan and Iranian oil, the Department of War said in a statement on X.

February 16, 2026

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (not pictured) in Putrajaya on February 8, 2026. (File photo by Hasnoor Hussain / AFP)

India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount

The deal with Washington has sparked backlash, with experts doubting India can meet ambitious US purchase targets and warning that tariff threats and uncertainty over Russian oil imports could destabilize the fragile pact.

February 16, 2026

President Zardari meets UAE ambassador, reaffirms strong bilateral ties (file photo: APP)

Pakistan president to visit UAE for talks on trade, security and regional issues

The visit, scheduled for Jan. 26–29, will include meetings with the UAE leadership to review bilateral ties and discuss issues of mutual regional and international interest.

January 26, 2026

Pakistan PM, UAE envoy discuss expanding bilateral ties

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met UAE Ambassador Salem Al Zaabi, reaffirming strong bilateral ties, welcoming President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit, praising UAE support, and urging expanded cooperation in trade, energy, IT, railways, and aviation.

December 23, 2025

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (R) and US President Donald Trump (L) show off their signed technology prosperity deal at a Business event at Chequers, in Aylesbury, central England, on September 18, 2025 (AFP/File)

UK looks to restart cooperation after US suspends tech deal

UK seeks to revive tech cooperation after the United States suspended a non-binding deal, tying its return to trade progress, as talks continue amid US frustration over UK non-tariff barriers. UK seeks to revive tech cooperation after the United States suspended a non-binding deal, tying its return to trade progress, as talks continue amid US frustration over UK non-tariff barriers.

December 17, 2025

Iran’s top security official arrives in Pakistan

Iran’s top security official Dr. Ali Larijani arrived in Islamabad for a historic visit focused on strengthening Pakistan–Iran ties, discussing security, economic cooperation, and regional stability, while both sides seek to elevate their partnership to a strategic level.

November 24, 2025