APTMA Seeks Urgent Government Action As Transport Strike Threatens Textile Exports
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has urged the government to resolve the indefinite goods transport strike, warning of risks to textile production, exports, employment and foreign exchange earnings.
Pakistan FY27 Economic Outlook Improves as SBP Warns of Global Economic Risks
State Bank of Pakistan says Pakistan’s FY27 outlook has improved, with lower inflation and gradual recovery expected, but geopolitical, climate, tariff and reform risks remain.
Pakistan and US Discuss Trade, Investment, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology
Pakistan and the United States reviewed opportunities to expand trade, investment and financial cooperation, with discussions covering artificial intelligence, digital technology, energy, telecommunications, ports and logistics.
Khurram Schehzad Says Private Sector Is Key To Pakistan’s Sustainable Economic Growth
Finance Minister’s Adviser Khurram Schehzad says Pakistan has moved beyond macroeconomic stabilization toward private sector-led growth, citing stronger economic indicators, rising investment activity, reforms and increased investor confidence.
Commerce Ministry Sanctions Rs10 Billion For Textile And Export Sectors Under Duty Drawback Schemes
Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has sanctioned Rs10 billion for the textile, apparel and other export sectors under duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes to improve industrial liquidity, support modernization and strengthen export competitiveness.
FPCCI and Iran Chamber Sign MoU to Expand Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen trade, investment, industrial cooperation and cross-border business between Pakistan and Iran.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $3.95 Billion in July as Imports Surge 18%
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $3.95 billion in July 2026 as imports climbed 18% to $6.9 billion, while exports increased 9.5% to $2.94 billion, renewing concerns over the country’s external sector balance.
Pakistan And Netherlands Target $5 Billion Bilateral Trade Through Stronger Business Partnerships
Pakistan and the Netherlands aim to increase bilateral trade from $1.9 billion to $5 billion through stronger business linkages, investment partnerships and expanded cooperation across key export and technology sectors.
US EXIM Bank To Review $1.25 Billion Reko Diq Financing Package As Project Costs Are Recalculated
US Export Import Bank will revisit its proposed $1.25 billion financing package for Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold project as project costs and the final financing structure are reassessed.
Pakistan And Iran Push For Early Free Trade Agreement As Countries Target $10 Billion Bilateral Trade
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to accelerate negotiations on a long awaited Free Trade Agreement as both countries reaffirm their goal of increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion.