Lloyd’s removes Pakistan from war-risk maritime list
In a major development for Pakistan’s maritime sector, the country and its territorial waters have been removed from the Listed Areas of Lloyd’s Market Association’s Joint War Committee (JWC), a…
Pakistan: Regional situations elevate Gwadar Port as an emerging trade and logistics hub
21 international shipping companies and six countries have so far submitted requests to commence operations through Gwadar Port, reflecting increasing international confidence in the port’s commercial potential and strategic importance.…
‘Pakistan’s population can reach 400 million by 2040’
population could reach 400 million by 2040, stressing that public awareness and individual responsibility were essential to address the country’s rapid population growth. Speaking at a ceremony at the Basic…
Iran-US war: negotiations between parties ongoing to normalise situation, Pakistani FO says
Pakistan has reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path forward amid the prevailing tensions and hostilities in the Middle East. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad…
Pakistan repays $1.4bn Chinese loan, awaits refinancing
Pakistan serviced $2.2bn in July, including the Chinese loan and $800m in other obligations Pakistan has repaid a $1.4 billion Chinese commercial loan, but Chinese banks have not yet refinanced…
Pakistan: Punjab, Centre join hands to preserve Pindi, Lahore, and Taxila railway stations
Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi chairs a meeting to review the joint work of the Pakistan Punjab government and Pakistan Railways, which will work together to preserve, restore, and…