Pakistan is facing renewed wheat supply concerns despite official claims of a satisfactory 2026 harvest. Flour prices continue to rise, while provincial governments have warned about...
Sindh has taken an early lead in Pakistan’s cotton season, producing 658,847 bales by August 15, up from 483,091 bales last year, according to the Pakistan...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a new master plan to restructure the National Agricultural Research Centre and align its infrastructure with international standards. The plan...
Pakistani exporters have warned of severe vessel-space shortages and soaring sea freight costs following a nine-day nationwide goods transporters’ strike. Reported economic losses reached Rs450 billion,...
The Pak-Afghan border closure since mid-October 2025 has reportedly cost Pakistani exporters $4.5 billion. A Pakistan Institute of Development Economics report says bilateral trade fell 28%,...
CMPak Limited (Zong) has sought Sindh government support for an AI-ready Tier III data centre in Karachi’s Korangi Industrial Area. The proposed facility will accommodate around...
Pakistan has significant potential to expand its presence in the global Islamic economy through innovative Shariah-compliant products, stronger regulations and professional expertise, experts said at an...
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met a high-level Silk Road Fund delegation led by Chairperson Zhu Jun to explore investment opportunities and strengthen Pakistan-China economic cooperation. The...
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after trade negotiations between the two allies collapsed. Both countries accused each...
The Ministry of Commerce has reviewed proposals for a secure, integrated and AI-enabled digital trade ecosystem in Pakistan. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan held separate meetings...
