HeadlinesPlanning body forwards major AI, satellite, rail and power projects to ECNEC, with technology and connectivity initiatives taking centre stage in the latest development pipeline.
HeadlinesThree cooperation accords focus on electricity market development, transmission planning and post-privatisation governance as Islamabad seeks to modernise the power sector.
HeadlinesDeputy prime minister says international recognition of Islamabad’s peacemaking role should be leveraged to restore investment flows and strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global economy.
HeadlinesTransport ministers agree to revive Joint Transport Committee, remove logistical hurdles and strengthen cross-border links amid growing economic cooperation between the neighbouring states.
HeadlinesIslamabad’s role in facilitating US-Iran talks has revived hopes for the long-stalled Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and expanded cross-border trade, but analysts caution that lasting economic benefits will depend on sanctions relief and domestic reforms.
World Business NewsSamsung Electronics said it is considering a share buyback to fund stock-based employee bonuses linked to 2026 performance, after a labor deal. No final timing or scale has been set.
World Business NewsMost Gulf benchmarks ended lower as uncertainty over the U.S.-Iran framework and new claims on nuclear inspections clouded sentiment, alongside renewed expectations for U.S. rate hikes.
World Business NewsThree oil tankers totaling 5 million barrels left the Strait of Hormuz as an Iran-U.S. interim agreement eased disruptions and released stranded Gulf crude, supporting improved supply expectations.
Barclays upgraded Pakistan’s sovereign dollar bonds to overweight, saying improved external resilience, stable FX reserves and financing backstops support a more constructive outlook. It recommends buying 2031/2036/2051 bonds and WAPDA 2031 while selling 5-year CDS.
Revora raises $2m seed funding to accelerate growth in Saudi Arabia and evolve from conversational commerce into an AI operating system for merchants, boosting sales with AI agents and structured product data.
HeadlinesPakistan and Iran pledged to strengthen bilateral agriculture cooperation, targeting expanded rice and meat trade. Officials agreed to remove bottlenecks and implement joint commitments within two months.
Treasury bill sales cross Rs1.24tr as authorities continue to favour shorter-term borrowing over locking in decade-long funding