SBP launches riyal, dirham Naya Pakistan Certificates
State Bank has announced it will issue Naya Pakistan Certificates in Saudi riyal and UAE dirham, but the returns are slightly lower than those for US dollar investments. The central…
Ecotourism Gem in China: Jiuzhaigou
BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) — Jiuzhai Valley, also known as Jiuzhaigou National Park, is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations. Located in…
Pakistan: European Union outlines new GSP+ terms
Pakistan and the European Union (EU) emphasized the importance of strong economic relations, reaffirming their commitment to continuing cooperation under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework. Kaja Kallas,…
Beyond the IMF baseline: Pakistan’s hard fiscal choices in FY27 budget
On April 27, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.5%, its first hike since June 2023. On May 14, the International…
Tianjin Int’l Shipping Industry Expo kicks off
Participants are pictured during the 4th Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo in north China’s Tianjin, on June 2, 2026. With the theme of “Shipping to the World and Navigating towards…
Pakistan, Italy sign accord to abolish visas for diplomatic passports
Pakistan and Italy have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Italy, Ali Javed and Italian Foreign Affairs Secretary General Ambassador Riccardo…