Pakistan and Kazakhstan to Sign $7bn Rail Connectivity MoU to Boost Regional Trade
Pakistan and Kazakhstan will sign a $7 billion rail connectivity MoU on February 3, 2026, marking a major breakthrough in regional transport links connecting Karachi Port with Central Asia.
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.
Pakistan ECC Approves Amendments to B2B Barter Trade with Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia
Pakistan’s ECC approves amendments to the B2B Barter Trade Mechanism with Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia, enhancing non-cash cross-border transactions and supporting exporters amid global banking constraints.