Pakistan Showcases Its Rich Mineral Heritage at Nanjing Expo
At the 2025 China Nanjing International Mineral, Gemstone & Fossil Expo, held from May 15 to 19, around 10 Pakistani companies are presenting a stunning array of gemstones and minerals. These include emeralds, tourmalines, topaz, morganite, quartz, aquamarine, pyrite, marble, and onyx, sourced from regions like Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The expo, now in […]
Gender gap in mobile internet usage narrows sharply in Pakistan: PM
Pakistan has made significant strides in closing the gender gap in mobile internet access, with 8 million more women gaining connectivity during 2024–25, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Saturday, in a message marking World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the gender gap in mobile internet […]
Pak-China Partnership Expands Opportunities in E-Commerce and Vocational Training
In a significant boost to bilateral cooperation, Pakistan and China have signed a five-party framework agreement aimed at enhancing vocational education and cross-border e-commerce training, particularly for young women in Pakistan. The agreement, formalized on May 15, brings together Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), Shandong College of Electronic Technology, Lancmall (SMC-Private) Limited, […]
Chinese FDI in Pakistan Rises Nearly 39% in First 10 Months of FY25
Pakistan recorded net foreign direct investment (FDI) of $711.3 million from China during the first ten months (July–April) of the 2024–25 fiscal year, marking a 38.9% increase compared to $512.2 million during the same period last year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. The sharp year-on-year rise underscores […]
20 IUB Students Awarded Prestigious CPEC Split-Degree Scholarships for Study in China
In a landmark academic achievement, 20 students from the inaugural Bachelor of Science in Forestry (2024–2028) cohort at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) have been awarded fully funded split-degree scholarships under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) education cooperation framework, the university announced on Thursday. The scholarships, awarded through a strategic partnership between Pakistani and […]
NHA Approves 235-Km Mansehra-Chilas Motorway to Boost CPEC Connectivity and Tourism
In a landmark infrastructure move, the National Highway Authority (NHA) has approved the construction of a 235-kilometer four-lane motorway connecting Mansehra to Chilas via Kaghan, Naran, and Jhal Kund, marking a major development for northern Pakistan’s transportation network. The new Mansehra-Kaghan-Naran-Chilas Motorway is expected to drastically reduce travel time from seven hours to just two, […]
Pakistan Posts $12 Million Current Account Surplus in April
Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $12 million in April 2025, following a significant $1.2 billion surplus in March, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. While the monthly figure marks a substantial drop, the country’s external balance has remained positive over the course of the fiscal year. […]
Govt Approves Major Import Tax Cuts to Boost Competitiveness, Raise Export Potential
The government has decided to implement a sweeping reduction in import taxes worth Rs120 billion in the upcoming federal budget, as part of a broader plan to open Pakistan’s economy to foreign competition and stimulate export-led growth. The plan, endorsed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to gradually overhaul the country’s import tariff regime over […]
PM Calls for Sustainable Agro-Industry Policy to Boost Forestry, Combat Climate Change
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to formulate a sustainable, long-term policy for agro-industrial development aimed at promoting agriculture and forestry while addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Chairing a high-level meeting on agricultural sector reforms, the prime minister emphasized the need for a coordinated strategy developed in consultation with provinces and […]
IMF talks begin today
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) begins formal discussions with Pakistani authorities today (Wednesday), focusing on the fiscal framework for the upcoming 2025–26 federal budget. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed in an interview with Reuters earlier this week that the negotiations will run from May 14 to 23, with the government aiming to […]