Pakistan, Iran move forward on Free Trade Agreement; barter trade and border issues addressed
Commerce ministry presents new SRO to address key business concerns in barter trade, including expanded product list, consortia formation, and extended net-off period to 120 days
Senate committee reviews challenges in cross-border trade with Iran and Afghanistan
Quetta Chamber of Commerce highlights trade imbalances, delays at borders, and lack of implementation of bilateral agreements
Pakistan’s export earnings from Europe rise 7.44% to $8.863 billion in FY25
Higher demand for Pakistani textiles and clothing in western and southern European markets boosts exports, reversing the 3.12% decline to the EU in the previous fiscal year
Trump tariff slashed to 19% from 29% on Pakistani goods after trade deal
Analysts believe new tariff expected to boost Pakistan’s textile exports
FBR delays implementation of new goods declaration filing option for importers
Tax body grants importers the option to file goods declarations prior to vessel berthing or vehicle cross-over at land borders
Pakistan’s trade deficit with neighbouring countries rises 29.42% to $12.2 billion in FY25
Exports to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka grew, but increased imports from China, India, and Bangladesh widened the trade gap
Pakistan, Afghanistan to sign long-awaited Preferential Trade Agreement in August 2025Â
Duty-free trade on select agricultural products to begin with Early Harvest Program; formal agreement cleared
Pakistan-UAE bilateral trade surges 20% to $10.1 billion in FY25
Trade balance still favors UAE with Pakistan’s exports at $2.1 billion and imports at $8 billion; experts urge for increased investment and business-friendly policies
Pakistan-Vietnam trade to hit $1 billion, with goal of $10 billion set for the future
Bilateral partnership expands with new trade agreement and focus on textiles, agriculture, IT, and energy
Pakistan reduces sugar import tender to 50,000 tons amid rising prices: report
Trading Corporation of Pakistan revises tender volume and deadline for international sugar purchase
Pakistan, Turkiye chart course for deeper ties with $5 billion trade goal in sight
New economic zones, defence collaboration, and transport corridors feature prominently as both sides reaffirm strategic partnership
Pakistan-India trade continues despite conflict, with imports hitting a 3-year high
Imports from India reached $211.5 million in 11 months of FY25, and exports remained minimal
Pakistan, US reach trade deal framework ahead of Trump’s July 9 deadline
Deal, aims to preserve Pakistan’s access to US market and boost exports, could increase imports of US goods and attract investment in sectors like mining and energy
Pakistan, US in final trade talks to close tariff deal ahead of July 9 deadline
A Pakistani delegation is in Washington aiming to prevent the reimposition of a 29% US tariff on textiles and agricultural exports
Pakistan’s export decline continues for third month, trade deficit rises to $26.27 billion in FY25
Exports increase by 4.67% to $32.106 billion, while imports grow by 6.57% to $58.38 billion in FY25