Trade
Pakistan Restores Direct Shipping Service to Europe
Direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and major European ports has been restored, providing relief to Pakistani exporters facing higher freight costs and longer transit times…
Pakistan Records $480 Million Trade Surplus With US
Pakistan recorded a trade surplus of approximately $480 million with the United States during the first two months of fiscal year 2026-27, with the US…
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Trade Falls Slightly as Pakistani Exports Decline
Pakistan’s bilateral trade with Saudi Arabia declined slightly during fiscal year 2025-26 as a fall in Pakistani exports outweighed a modest increase in imports from…
US Eyes AI-Led Trade Expansion With Pakistan Amid Tech Push
The United States is seeking to deepen its trade and investment ties with Pakistan, with artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies identified as priority areas…
Pakistan’s Trade Surplus With US Reaches $2.59B in FY2025-26
Pakistan recorded a $2.59 billion trade surplus with the United States during fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting continued strong exports to the country. According to sources, Pakistan’s…
Pakistan Faces $1.45 Billion Trade Crisis Amid Afghan & Middle East Conflicts
Pakistan’s international trade faces a severe double shock. Tensions with Afghanistan and the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict threaten the national economy. Consequently, Pakistan is losing billions…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Maintain Strong Upward Momentum
Pakistan’s technology exports are maintaining strong momentum as the country records a sharp rise in IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) remittances. During the first quarter…
Pakistan’s Remittances Jump 11.3% Year-on-Year to $3.2 Billion
Pakistan’s remittance inflows continued to rise in September 2025, climbing 11.3% year-on-year to $3.2 billion. On a month-to-month basis, inflows grew by 1.46%, showing steady…
Pakistan’s Commerce Committee Pushes Institutional Reforms and Export Growth
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by Muhammad Jawed Hanif Khan, met at Parliament House to assess Pakistan’s trade agreements, export performance, and…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Jump 13% YoY in August 2025, Hit $337 Million
Pakistan’s information technology (IT) export remittances rose 13 percent year-on-year in August 2025, reaching $337 million. The figure compares with $298 million in the same…
Pakistan’s Exports Stood at $5.11 Billion as Textiles Grew 10% in Early FY26
Pakistan’s exports held steady at $5.11 billion during the first two months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to a high-level review meeting chaired by the…
Pakistan Iran Agriculture Trade Target Set at $3 Billion in Two Years
Islamabad and Tehran have agreed to expand Pakistan Iran agriculture trade to $3 billion within the next two years, following a high-level ministerial meeting in…
Pakistan Registers Record Exports to European Countries
Pakistan’s exports to European countries recorded a growth of 8.62% during the first ten months of the current fiscal year, largely due to stronger shipments…
