Pakistan Trade Deficit With Neighbours Jumps 39% in First Five Months of FY2025-26
Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries surged by over 39% to $6.221 billion in the first five months of FY2025-26, driven by falling exports to China and Afghanistan and rising regional imports, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
China Reaffirms Pakistan as Strategic Partner for Modernization, CPEC 2.0 to Drive Economic Transformation
China highlights Pakistan as a priority partner under its 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on CPEC 2.0, digital economy, AI, and sustainable development to strengthen bilateral ties and modernization efforts.
Over 600 Pakistani Firms Register in China, Boosting Bilateral Trade and Digital Market Access
Over 600 Pakistani companies have registered with Chinese authorities, expanding their trade presence across key export sectors and leveraging digital platforms like Douyin and JD.com to access China’s massive consumer market.
Pakistan and China to Launch Next Phase of CPEC with Five Strategic Corridors
Pakistan and China have agreed to advance the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with five new corridors, strengthening bilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative and reinforcing their long-term strategic partnership.