GUANGZHOU: Pakistan and China have taken another step towards strengthening trade, investment and business cooperation with the signing of five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) at the fifth Pakistan Investment and Business Environment Exchange Forum 2026 in Guangzhou. The forum brought together government officials, business leaders, investors and representatives from both countries to explore new opportunities,…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to transform its longstanding relationship with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership, aligned with the vision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a high-level Saudi business delegation headed by…
Pakistan has achieved a significant financial milestone with the successful issuance of its first Panda Bond, a move that signals growing investor confidence and strengthens economic ties with China. According to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the inaugural Panda Bond issuance marks a major step forward in Pakistan’s financial landscape. Speaking after the issuance ceremony in…
Pakistan’s economy is facing fresh pressure as profit and dividend outflows on foreign investments surged to $1.828 billion during July–March FY26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. This marks an increase from $1.718 billion in the same period last year, reflecting growing repatriation by foreign investors. The rise in outflows comes…
Pakistan’s corporate sector continues to show steady growth as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,993 new companies in March, reflecting an 11% increase compared to the same month last year. According to official data, nearly 99.9% of company registrations were completed online through the SECP’s eZfile system, highlighting the country’s rapid…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong have agreed to organize a business conference aimed at addressing the security concerns of Chinese investors operating in Pakistan. The initiative reflects growing efforts by both countries to strengthen investor confidence and ensure a secure environment for ongoing and future investments. The decision was made…
