Pakistan, Mashreq Bank explore digital finance, Panda bonds

Pakistan is exploring new avenues for digital finance, foreign investment and innovative debt financing as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held discussions with Mashreq Bank’s senior management on expanding the bank’s operations in the country.

Pakistan pushes economic diplomacy with Iran, GCC Nations

Pakistan has reaffirmed the strategic importance of its ties with Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directing ambassadors to Gulf states to take a more proactive role in boosting trade, investment, energy cooperation and people-to-people contacts.

GCC states can weather short-lived war, but energy risks loom

Middle Eastern sovereigns have enough financial headroom to weather a short-lived regional conflict, Fitch Ratings said, but prolonged fighting or damage to energy infrastructure could threaten credit ratings.

GCC economy to grow 4.2% by 2025-2026

The GCC economy is expected to grow to an average of 4.2% over 2025-2026, driven by higher oil output and supported by the continued growth...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia advance FTA investment talks

To finalize the investment-related segment of the GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a delegation led by Dr. Gohar Ejaz, Pakistan's Minister....

Pakistan, China forge stronger collaborative ties

Pakistan and China are engaged in very positive and constructive discussions on economic matters, and China is looking at Pakistan with a realistic and broad...

Pakistan greatly values its relations with Bahrain: FM

Pakistan greatly values its relations with Bahrain FM

Weekly Economic Roundup

Weekly Economic Roundup

Beijing supports resolution of Gulf crisis within GCC framework

PM hopes Gulf crisis will be resolved soon