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