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Islamabad: Pakistan is determined to position itself not just as a transit route, but as an economic bridge connecting South Asia with Central Asia, Europe, and Russia, said Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan while addressing the closing session of the Kazan Forum. He emphasized that Pakistan’s strategic location offers immense potential for fostering…

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has invited the U.S. investors to invest in diverse sectors in the province. Talking to delegation from the U.S. Congress in Lahore today, she said provincial government is taking special measures to promote foreign investment in the province. She underlined need to enhance exchanges between delegations at the parliamentary…

Islamabad: Mr. Mohd Syafik Firdaus, Deputy Head of Mission of Malaysia, paid a courtesy call on the Federal Minister for Board of Investment, His Excellency Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, at his office on 9 April 2025.   During the 30-minute meeting, the two sides held constructive discussions aimed at further enhancing bilateral trade and investment…

Islamabad : The Ambassador of Kazakhstan met with the Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, to discuss various aspects of enhancing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Kazakhstan. The meeting emphasized strengthening ties in education, scientific research, and technology. During the meeting, the Kazakh Ambassador shared that Kazakhstan will soon officially announce its…

Islamabad : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a one-on-one meeting with Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, Mikayil Jabbarov. Mr. Jabbarov thanked DPM/FM for the hospitality extended to him and his delegation. DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen Pakistan-Azerbaijan bilateral relations through robust multi-sectoral cooperation. The resolve was expressed…

Islamabad: The Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, Mikayil Jabbarov will visit Pakistan on Tuesday to finalize the Memorandum of Understanding and agreements on the investment projects. According to a Foreign Office press release, during his visit Jabbarov will call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He will also have detailed discussions on investment matters with the…

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar chaired an inter-ministerial meeting on investment project proposals with Azerbaijan on Tuesday. During the meeting, he reaffirmed that strengthening Pakistan-Azerbaijan ties remained a priority as both countries continue to collaborate across various sectors. He directed the relevant authorities to accelerate the implementation of decisions…

Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and held a productive meeting with ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi and executive members to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral trade and investment. The Ambassador emphasized Kazakhstan’s status as Pakistan’s largest trade partner in Central Asia and highlighted…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Monday met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Pakistan Ahmed Al-Tahiri to discuss bilateral cooperation, particularly in the rail sector. The envoy congratulated Abbasi on assuming his new role and conveyed his best wishes for his tenure. He also expressed deep sorrow over the recent…

ISLAMABAD : The Uzbekistan Embassy organized a three-day “Made in Uzbekistan” Food Expo in collaboration with The Centaurus Mall, bringing top-quality Uzbek food products to the Pakistani market. The expo features 50 leading Uzbek exporting companies showcasing over 50 selected food-related products. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral trade and introduce Pakistani consumers to Uzbekistan’s…