Pakistan’s Trade Deficit With Gulf Countries Widens to $3.45 Billion in 2MFY27
Pakistan’s trade deficit with Gulf countries rose 2.61% to $3.45 billion in the first two months of FY27 as imports outpaced exports.
SIFC Develops $40 Billion Investment Pipeline Across Energy, Infrastructure and IT
SIFC has developed an investment pipeline of around $40 billion covering energy, infrastructure, IT, telecom, agriculture and other sectors, while lawmakers reviewed major transport and water projects.
Pakistan Textile Industry and EU Begin Talks on GSP+ Renewal Ahead of 2027
APTMA and the European Union have opened discussions on renewing Pakistan’s GSP+ trade facility, with reforms in human rights, labour and environment highlighted.
Pakistan and African Countries Set $15 Billion Bilateral Trade Target by 2030
Pakistan and African countries have reaffirmed a $15 billion bilateral trade target by 2030, focusing on investment, market access and expansion across sectors with export potential.
Pak EXIM and ICIEC Launch Cross-Country Roadshow With Three Strategic Agreements
Pak EXIM and ICIEC launch their cross-country roadshow in Islamabad, signing three agreements focused on underwriting, export credit insurance and digital transformation.
Pakistan Expands Export Financing Support to Rs1.85 Trillion for FY2026-27
Pakistan has expanded export financing support to Rs1.85 trillion for FY2026-27 through enhanced short-term and long-term facilities aimed at supporting exporters, SMEs, new borrowers and industrial investment.
FPCCI Chief Urges ECOTA Reforms To Boost Regional Trade
FPCCI chief Atif Ikram Sheikh has called for an overhaul of ECOTA as intra regional trade among ECO countries remains at around 8.75% amid tariff and regulatory barriers.
Rs3 Billion Risk Pool Launched To Expand SME Export Credit Coverage
Pakistan has established a Rs3 billion risk pool to expand export credit insurance coverage and support small and medium sized enterprises in accessing export financing.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens 18.1% to $7.1 Billion in July-August, FPCCI Warns
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh raises concerns over Pakistan’s widening trade deficit, calling for lower interest rates and reduced energy and transportation costs.
APTMA and CAP Collaborate to Expand Pakistani Textile Brands Globally
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association and Chainstores Association of Pakistan agree to promote Pakistani textile and apparel brands internationally and strengthen exports.