Pakistan, Kuwait to seal $10bn investment deal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait will soon sign seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for investments worth $10 billion in Pakistan through seven projects in multiple fields, including environment, mining, and food security. In this regard, the federal cabinet, in its meeting held on Friday, approved seven MoUs to be signed during the upcoming visit of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar to Kuwait. Consequent to the … Continue reading Pakistan, Kuwait to seal $10bn investment deal

Pakistan, Iran hosting 90pc of all Afghan refugees: UN

• Number of refugees worldwide jumps 1.2m in just six months • Record 114m people displaced globally by end of September ISLAMABAD: The number of Afghan refugees globally increased from 5.7 million to 6.1 million, mostly reflecting new population estimates reported by the Pakistan government, the United Nations said on Wednesday. Together, Iran (3.4m) and Pakistan (2.1m) hosted 90 per cent of all Afghan refugees, … Continue reading Pakistan, Iran hosting 90pc of all Afghan refugees: UN

Pakistan, China likely to ink more highway deals

ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan will ink significant agreements regarding motorways and highways during the upcoming four-day visit of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar to Beijing, starting from Oct 16. The agreements will be signed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). PM Kakar is visiting China to attend ‘Third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation’, being held in Beijing from Oct 17 to … Continue reading Pakistan, China likely to ink more highway deals

Pakistan, Iran advance border trade talks

QUETTA: During a full-day meeting in the Iranian border town of Mirjaveh on Thursday, the Pak-Iran Joint Border Trade Committee deliberated on border concerns, the growth of bilateral trade, and improvements in immigration procedures and transportation. Abdul Qadir Memon, the chief collector Customs Balochistan, headed the Pakistani delegation, while the Iranian side was led by Javed Haideri, the director general of Transit and International Transport … Continue reading Pakistan, Iran advance border trade talks

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan vow action against terrorist outfits

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have emphasised the need for not allowing any individual or group to use their territories to harm and threaten regional security and interests or conduct terrorist actions and activities, ARY News reported on Monday. The understanding was reached at the recently concluded Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue in Islamabad in the attendance of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, State Councilor and … Continue reading Pakistan, China and Afghanistan vow action against terrorist outfits

Pakistan, China ready to advance bilateral cooperation

BEIJING: China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said that his country was ready to work with Pakistan to advance friendly cooperation and promote the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and all-round cooperation between the two countries for greater progress. The Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang expressed these remarks during a meeting with Islamabad’s Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan in … Continue reading Pakistan, China ready to advance bilateral cooperation

Pakistan, IMF fail to reach staff-level agreement

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has handed over the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) to Pakistan after the conclusion of talks, however, the staff-level agreement was not signed so far, ARY News reported on Thursday. Pakistan and the IMF have concluded their talks after holding discussions on various sections. The finance secretary Hamid Yaqoob Sheikh confirmed that the IMF handed over the … Continue reading Pakistan, IMF fail to reach staff-level agreement

Pakistan, Iran sign 39 MoUs to boost trade

QUETTA: Pakistan and Iran have signed 39 memorandums of understanding to enhance bilateral trade, improve economic relations and ensure cooperation in various fields such as transportation, tourism, fisheries, mines and minerals. The MoUs were signed at the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the joint border trade committee on Sunday night. The meeting discussed various issues relating to the implementation of agreements signed between the … Continue reading Pakistan, Iran sign 39 MoUs to boost trade

Pakistan, UAE discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties at all levels

DUBAI: Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have discussed ways to enhance existing bilateral relations at all levels to benefit both nations, ARY News reported on Thursday. The discussion was made during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in Dubai on Thursday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid … Continue reading Pakistan, UAE discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties at all levels

Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to counter threats, designs against CPEC

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their strong determination to counter all threats and designs against China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Islamabad-Beijing friendship, ARY News reported on Wednesday. “Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and security of all Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan. The Chinese side appreciated Pakistan’s strong determination and vigorous measures in this regard,” said a joint statement of … Continue reading Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to counter threats, designs against CPEC