Trade deficit with the Middle East increases 10.87% in July-October

Exports to the Middle East increase to $1.082bn, and imports rise to $5.863bn in the first four months

Pakistan authorizes Azerbaijan vehicles for international transit cargo operations

All transport operators and Customs clearing agents handling transit goods must open and maintain a “Revolving Insurance Guarantee PD Account” with Customs

China sanctions 13 U.S. firms involved in $385 mn Taiwan arms deal

China views Taiwan as its territory and opposes international interactions with its leaders

PM Shehbaz announces $500 million from surplus sugar exports

FBR’s digitization marks a significant milestone in the government’s key economic reforms, says Shehbaz

Iranian carriers to submit bank guarantees for transshipment from Taftan to Quetta’s NLC Dry Port

FBR updates customs rules to ensure compliance under Pakistan-Iran transport agreement

FBR faces revenue losses amid Pakistan-Iran border trade restrictions  

Border closures and Iranian levies disrupt livelihoods and commerce  

Pakistan creates 20 new trade posts in China to boost exports, investment

Additional funding approved to strengthen trade diplomacy and attract Chinese investment

Pakistan’s exports rise 14% to $7.87bn in first quarter of FY25

Imports surge by 9.86% to $13.310 billion during the first quarter

Pakistan’s trade deficit expands slightly in first quarter of FY25

Trade gap rises 4.2% to $5.4 billion in the July to September quarter, up from a $5.21 billion deficit recorded in the same period of FY 2023-24

Pakistan, Russia sign first-ever barter trade deal

Over 60 Pakistani companies with an export value of over $500 million participated in the Pakistan-Russia Trade and Investment Forum in Moscow

Govt mandates 60% of public sector imports through Gwadar Port

Cabinet forms a committee to oversee routing of wheat, fertilizer, and sugar imports via Gwadar, aiming to boost port operations and reduce costs

India’s basmati rice exports seen surging after floor price removed

New Delhi set to reclaim basmati market share as export restrictions ease, impacting Pakistan's recent gains in the global market

ECC approves export of 40,000 metric tons of sugar to Tajikistan

Committee directs the Ministry of Industries to bring back the finalized sale agreement for review before the implementation 

Cabinet orders 50% of wheat, sugar and fertiliser imports through Gwadar port

A subcommittee will be formed to submit a quarterly report on imports and exports through Gwadar Port

Pakistan’s exports surge by 16% in August, hitting $2.74 billion

Export growth driven by improved international orders and stable exchange rate