Pakistan, Turkiye aim to boost bilateral trade to $5bn: Turkish FM

Pakistan Pakistan, Turkiye aim to boost bilateral trade to $5bn: Turkish FM Close Dar emphasized that Pakistan considers Turkiye a trusted friend and brotherly nation. Topline Turkish foreign minister praised strong, growing partnership between...

Pakistan defeat China 2-1 to reach U18 Asia Cup semi-finals

Pakistan secured a spot in the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 semi-finals after defeating hosts China 2-1 at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre on July 9. Pakistan began the contest with intensity, taking an early lead in the 11th minute when...

Pakistan’s software exports hit $1 billion for first time

Pakistan’s software services exports have achieved a historic milestone by crossing $1 billion in just 11 months of the current financial year (July 2024 to May 2025), marking a significant 27.4% increase compared to $793 million during the same...

Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm commitment to boost ties, target $5 billion trade volume

Pakistan and Türkiye on Wednesday reaffirmed their resolve to deepen strategic and economic cooperation, targeting a bilateral trade volume of $5 billion in the coming years, state-run APP reported. The understanding came during the visit of...

Pakistan and Türkiye pledge to boost ties, aim for $5 billion trade

Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic and economic cooperation, aiming to raise their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion in the coming years. This agreement was made during the visit of Turkish Foreign...

Pakistan receives record $38.3 billion in remittances in FY25, surging 27%

Pakistan’s economy received a major boost in FY25, as workers’ remittances soared to a historic $38.3 billion, marking a 27% year-on-year increase from $30.3 billion in FY24. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, this $8 billion jump reflects...

Pakistan receives record $38.3 billion in remittances in FY25, up 27%

Pakistan’s economy received a major boost in FY25 as workers’ remittances surged to a historic high of $38.3 billion, an increase of 27% from $30.3 billion in FY24, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday. This...

Pakistan central bank preparing pilot for digital currency, cenbank chief says

Pakistan’s central bank is preparing a pilot for a central bank digital currency as part of broader digital finance reforms, Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Wednesday. Speaking on a panel at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore, Ahmad said the...

Pakistan’s first National Dredging Company formed

Pakistan’s first National Dredging and Marine Services (NDMS) company has been formed in collaboration with Port Qasim Authority, Karachi Port Trust, Gwadar Port Authority and National Logistics Corporation (NLC), according to a statement on...

Pakistan, Turkiye to establish Special Economic Zone for Turkish entrepreneurs in Karachi: Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said Pakistan and Turkiye were pursuing the establishment of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for Turkish entrepreneurs in Karachi. The announcement came as Dar and Turkish Foreign...

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to boost defence and economic cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkiye Wednesday agreed to boost their cooperation in a range of sectors, including defence, trade, energy and infrastructure, aiming to enhance bilateral trade volume to USD 5 billion. This was agreed during talks between...

Pakistan, Turkiye pledge to boost bilateral trade volume to $5bn

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye on Wednesday pledged to increase bilateral cooperation in various key sectors — including defence, trade, energy, culture, education, and infrastructure — aiming to enhance the trade volume to $5 billion. During a...

Pakistan’s remittances hit all-time high with $38.3 billion inflow

KARACHI – Overseas Pakistanis have set a new benchmark by sending a record-breaking $38.3 billion in remittances during the fiscal year 2024-25. This marks the highest annual remittance inflow in Pakistan’s history. According to official data,...

Pakistan's remittances surge 26.6 pct in fiscal 2025

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Remittances sent by overseas Pakistani workers rose by 26.6 percent to a record 38.3 billion U.S. dollars in fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), up from 30.3 billion dollars in FY24, the State Bank of Pakistan said Wednesday....

Pakistan Unveils Independent Crypto Regulator to Align With FATF and Global Standards

Pakistan's textile & apparel exports up 7.3% to $16.3 bn in July-May

Pakistan shocker: Man kills daughter over her TikTok account; police say family tried to pass off murder as suicide

In Pakistan's Punjab province, a man allegedly murdered his daughter following a dispute regarding her TikTok usage. The father, residing in Rawalpindi district, had repeatedly demanded she delete her account. Upon her refusal, he reportedly shot...

Pakistan's Kashmir government says 11 killed in India shelling

Pakistan's Kashmir government said on Saturday that 11 civilians have been killed in overnight Indian shelling near the heavily militarized border. "Last night, intense shelling from the Indian side took place at more than five different locations...

Pakistan’s software services exports surge to over $1bn for first time

Pakistan’s export of software services has seen consistent growth over the last few years, surpassing $1 billion in an 11-month period for the first time in history. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country...

Pakistan fashion label eyes acquiring Harrods-listed luxury fragrance brand

Image Pakistan Limited, one of the country’s leading fashion houses, is exploring the potential acquisition of Elegantes London (Holdings) Limited, a Harrods-listed luxury fragrance brand, in line with its plan to enter the fragrance business. The...