Islamabad, July 9: Pakistan’s newly appointed High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Tipu Usman, on Wednesday called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss measures for strengthening economic and financial cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. Welcoming the newly appointed envoy, Senator Aurangzeb expressed confidence that Tipu Usman’s diplomatic […]
Islamabad, July 9: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Croatia as he held a meeting with Croatian Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Dr. Gordan Grlić Radman, at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Ambassador […]
Islamabad, July 7: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have reaffirmed their shared commitment to elevating bilateral relations by establishing a strategic partnership, with a renewed focus on expanding trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The commitment was expressed during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Cholpon-Ata. According to a joint statement […]
Islamabad, July 6: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Investment and Technology Promotion Office (UNIDO-ITPO), Bahrain, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation for the development of Pakistan’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurship and private sector growth. Welcoming the visit of Dr. Hashim […]
Islamabad, July 5: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, has commended the role of the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) in promoting bilateral trade and enhancing connectivity between Pakistan and China. During a visit to NLC’s logistics centre in Kashgar, Ambassador Hashmi received a comprehensive briefing on the corporation’s cross-border logistics operations and state-of-the-art facilities. The […]
Islamabad, July 6: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is playing a transformative role in Pakistan’s industrial development, with its reform-driven approach significantly accelerating investment and boosting economic activity across key sectors. Under SIFC’s fast-track investment policy, an investment of $700 million has been approved for the establishment of seven new cement plants, marking a […]
LONDON – The Pakistan High Commission in London has confirmed that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume its flights to the United Kingdom this month. High Commissioner Dr. Mohammad Faisal thanked the UK Civil Aviation Authority for issuing the Foreign Aircraft Operating Permit (FOP), the final step for commercial flight operations. PIA had already obtained the Third Country Operator (TCO) approval, paving the way for its re-entry into the UK market. Initial flights will begin with services to Manchester, followed by Birmingham and London. The move restores a key travel option for over 1.7 million Pakistanis living in the UK.
A high-level Uzbek parliamentary delegation, led by the Speaker of the Oliy Majlis, Nurdinjon Ismoilov, met Acting President and Senate Chairman Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani in Islamabad. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen the Uzbekistan–Pakistan strategic partnership, enhance economic and political cooperation, and promote cultural and humanitarian exchanges. The talks highlighted the shared commitment to deepening bilateral ties and advancing regional connectivity.
Pakistan’s trade with Central Asian states has expanded in recent years, reflecting efforts to strengthen regional connectivity and economic ties. However, despite this upward trend, the country’s overall share in Central Asia’s trade remains marginal. Experts stress the need for improved transport links, streamlined trade facilitation, and stronger investment frameworks to unlock the full potential of Pakistan–Central Asia economic cooperation.
