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FILE: A Pakistani worker sieves a heap of rice at a wholesale market in Rawalpindi (AFP)

Pakistan hails Australian court ruling rejecting India’s Basmati trademark appeal

Federal Court of Australia orders India's export development authority to pay the respondent’s legal costs.

3 DAYS AGO

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif interacts with young students at an event organised to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12, 2024. (File photo: APP)

Pakistan president, PM laud youth’s role in national development

In their separate messages on International Youth Day, the leaders say young people across the world may face different circumstances but share common aspirations for a better future.

3 DAYS AGO

Inflation to near upper target, growth to reach 4.5%  by end FY27: State Bank of Pakistan

Inflation to near upper target, growth to reach 4.5% by end FY27: State Bank of Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan releases its Monetary Policy Report of August 2026, which outlines the major economic developments and macroeconomic outlook.

4 DAYS AGO

Pakistan receives $3.63B remittances in July, up 13% YoY: State Bank

Pakistan receives $3.63B remittances in July, up 13% YoY: State Bank

Overseas Pakistanis sent a total of $41.6 billion to the country during fiscal year 2025-26, marking a 9% increase from $38.3 billion recorded in the previous fiscal year.

5 DAYS AGO

A Pakistani worker collects salt stones to be loaded onto a truck outside the Khewra salt mines.(AFP/File)

Pakistan envoy calls for expanded US investment in minerals, surgical sectors

During engagements with business leaders in Chicago, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US calls on attendees to 'strengthen business-to-business (B2B) linkages and explore expanding ventures in Pakistan.'

6 DAYS AGO

12 Investors show interest in Pakistan power company FESCO privatization

12 Investors show interest in Pakistan power company FESCO privatization

The government says the investor response signals confidence in its plans to reform and privatize Pakistan’s electricity distribution network.

7 DAYS AGO

Pakistan, US move closer to reciprocal trade framework as negotiations gain momentum

Pakistan, US move closer to reciprocal trade framework as negotiations gain momentum

Both sides express satisfaction with the pace of negotiations and agree to continue to work closely to finalize the remaining elements of the reciprocal trade framework.

August 6, 2026

Pakistan exports jump 31% in July, trade deficit shrinks over 15%: Finance adviser

Pakistan exports jump 31% in July, trade deficit shrinks over 15%: Finance adviser

Exports increase 9.5 % year-on-year, reflecting continued economic resilience despite a challenging global trade environment, says finance minister’s adviser Khurram Schehzad.

August 6, 2026

Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir presents mineral samples to US President Donald Trump at The White House in Washington DC, US, on September 26, 2025. (File photo: The White House)

US sees Pakistan as key critical minerals partner, signals new mining deals

US Embassy official also hopes to unveil government-to-government initiatives this fall covering mining cooperation, including workforce training and support for developing new projects.

August 6, 2026