‘Silk Road’ train makes its first journey from Britain to China

The first-ever freight train from Britain to China started its mammoth journey on Monday along a modern-day “Silk Road” trade route as...

China’s Xiaohong likely to replace Liepach as ADB country director to Pak

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has nominated China’s Xiaohong Yang as the country director to Pakistan, media sources have reported. The step...

Iranian airline signs $3bn deal for 30 Boeing jets

US plane maker Boeing said Tuesday that Iran’s Aseman Airlines had agreed to buy 30 737 MAX jets for $3b in its...

China launches seven FTZs to boost Belt and Road Initiative

China on Saturday launched seven more Free Trade Zones (FTZs) including several in inland areas for the first time, a move which...

China manufacturing grows modestly in March: Caixin

  BEIJING: China's manufacturing activity expanded slightly in March, independent figures showed Saturday, suggesting steady but slowing growth in the world's second-largest economy. The...

Middle East’s leather trade show to be held in Dubai

The world's leading manufacturers and suppliers are preparing for the Middle East's only dedicated trade show covering the entire value chain of...

Amazon closes deal to acquire Souq.com & Payfort

One of the largest global retailers Amazon has confirmed that it has acquired Souq.com- Middle East’s largest e-commerce chain. The price of...

ICSID accepts Pakistan’s evidence in Reko Diq mining contract, claims AG

Attorney General of Pakistan, Ashtar Ausaf has claimed that the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has accepted Pakistan’s evidence...

PM calls for full utilisation of FTA between Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka need to fully capitalise on the Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between...

World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Passenger carries out first successful test run

The Corada iLint, a zero-emissions train that runs on just steam and condensed water has successfully completed its first test run in Germany, media...

American Airlines to buy stake in China Southern

American Airlines is in advanced talks to buy a $200m stake in Asia´s biggest airline China Southern, reports said Thursday, as it...

Dubai Duty Free expects $2m sales hit from electronics ban

Dubai International Airport’s duty-free operator estimates that it will lose about $2 million (Dh7.34 million) in sales this year from the ban...

PIA aims to make use of electronics ban on US, UK-bound flights

In a Twitter post, the national airline apprised potential passengers about being unaffected by the recent ban on carrying large electronic devices...

Pakistan and Iran to reopen banking channels

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) are expected to sign an agreement in the next week...

MoU signed between PAEC and China Power

Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and China Power International Holding Ltd (CPIH) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation and...