Pakistan: Trading with Central Asia
AS Islamabad seeks to deepen trade and transit linkages with the Central Asian region, a clear statistical bifurcation between Afghanistan and the five states of the region is essential for…
Islamabad Airport No Longer Needs Cash for Payments
Islamabad International Airport has fully transitioned to a cashless system, enabling digital payments at all counters. The move is aimed at providing passengers with modern, secure, and faster travel facilities…
Pakistan’s Gold Reserves In crease By $3.5 Billion in 7 Months of FY26
Pakistan’s gold reserves have seen a significant rise over the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The…
Pakistan, Netherlands sign water-sector MoU
IHE Delft team’s visit focuses on training and integrated water management Pakistan and the Netherlands have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical capacity and cooperation in water…
Pakistan, Austria agree to further strengthen bilateral ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Austria’s Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker shake hands during a meeting with CEOs of Austrian and Pakistani businesses, in Vienna on Feb 16, 2026. — PIDPrime…
China’s canola bet in Pakistan targets $4 billion oilseed import bill
Cooking oil is the kind of purchase that feels too ordinary to carry national consequences. It is there in every kitchen, measured in litres and rupees, bought in tins that…