
September 13, 2026 As Pakistan faces a rapid deterioration of its external trade deficit due to sluggish export growth and increased import dependence, the country is increasingly worrying over the sustainability of its…
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September 13, 2026 As Pakistan faces a rapid deterioration of its external trade deficit due to sluggish export growth and increased import dependence, the country is increasingly worrying over the sustainability of its…

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have signed a formal agreement to raise bilateral trade from about $16 million to $200 million within two years.
The planned joint US-Canada ribbon-cutting celebration for the Gordie Howe International Bridge is no longer taking place, after Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goods.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is opposing efforts she says would limit transparency and oversight for AI firms in North American trade policy discussions.
Pakistan's Commerce Ministry is reviewing proposals for an AI-enabled digital trade ecosystem, signalling that export planning, market intelligence and government data management are becoming central parts of the…

China urges Europe to settle commercial disputes through dialogue as Wang Yi and Germany's Johann Wadephul discuss trade and security.
The United States has announced new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India and China, framing the measure as a response to forced labour concerns in global supply chains rather than the broader tariff…

PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed support for polio eradication in talks with the Gates Foundation and separately approved measures to streamline Pakistan's trade procedures.
Iran has denied UAE missile allegations while Abu Dhabi moves to suspend trade and financial transactions, raising fresh concerns for Gulf commerce, shipping and energy markets.

Oil prices rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump warned that countries trading with Iran could face additional economic sanctions, adding a fresh layer of uncertainty to already tense global energy markets…
On 2 October, Pakistan indicated a careful change in stance on US sanctions against Iran, stressing adherence to domestic and international laws
The United States has imposed 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian goods after trade talks with Ottawa broke down, turning a difficult negotiation between close allies into a sharper test for North American trade…

Pakistan and South Africa agree to expand parliamentary exchanges, institutional cooperation, trade, tourism and people-to-people ties.

PayPal CEO Enrique Lores indicates the board will consider any path creating superior shareholder value, signaling the company might reject the current $53.4 billion acquisition offer from Stripe and Advent International

Pakistan enters FY2027 with stronger reserves and remittances, but renewed Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices threaten inflation and the trade balance.

Houthi missile and drone attacks on southern Saudi cities have intensified as the Saudi-led coalition signals a continued response under international law.
Ishaq Dar emphasizes India must not disregard international commitments at the OIC meeting, stressing the essentiality of the Indus Waters Treaty

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have renewed their push to expand trade, investment and business links under a wider economic cooperation roadmap.
The end of a World Cup campaign often marks a turning point for older international players, and The Guardian Football has highlighted a group of names who have chosen to close that chapter after the 2026 tournament…
Pakistan's Ishaq Dar asserts India cannot set aside international obligations, highlighting the Indus Waters Treaty and escalating tensions in Kashmir
US-Canada tariff talks have broken down, with disputes over steel, aluminium, cars and Canadian cultural protections exposing pressure inside Trump's trade team.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan Governor Mansour Bijar agreed to strengthen bilateral trade, border cooperation, investment and regional stability during a meeting in Quetta.
China's Arctic shipping route is turning the Northern Sea Route into a more visible part of Eurasian trade and strategic planning.

Pakistan's trade deficit has widened sharply at the start of the new fiscal year, climbing 18 percent to $7.1 billion in just the first two months, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on…