Pakistan is advancing plans to establish a dedicated bulk cargo terminal to support the export of copper and gold from the Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan. The specialized terminal is designed to streamline logistics, reduce transportation costs, and facilitate the efficient handling of large-scale mineral shipments. By creating this infrastructure, Pakistan aims to strengthen its export

Pakistan’s stock market is showing renewed momentum, with a strong rally and rising retail investor activity encouraging companies to return to the equity market, Bloomberg reports. Analysts suggest that 2026 could become a record year for initial public offerings (IPOs), though certain risks persist. Currently, the market trades at nearly eight times forward earnings, above its long-term

Pakistan’s seafood exports recorded steady growth during the first five months of fiscal year 2025–26, reaching $173.7 million, marking an increase of over 7% compared to the same period last year. Between July and November 2025, approximately 75,766 metric tons of fish and fish products were exported, reflecting strong demand in international markets.

The Arif Habib Consortium has officially acquired Pakistan International Airlines after winning the privatization bid with an offer of Rs135 billion, according to reports. The consortium secured a 75 percent stake in the national flag carrier, narrowly surpassing the Lucky Consortium, which submitted a final bid of Rs134 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, the government will receive

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s high corporate tax burden is emerging as a major obstacle to foreign direct investment, officials acknowledged during a two-day economic dialogue hosted by the Pakistan Business Council, where concerns were raised about the country’s ability to remain competitive in attracting global capital. The Special Investment Facilitation Council stated that elevated tax rates are

Pakistan’s textile industry has reached a record-breaking milestone, with exports hitting $6.4 billion during the first four months of the fiscal year, the highest ever for this period. The surge is attributed to robust global demand and a stable Pakistani rupee, which has enhanced the sector’s international competitiveness.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the Canadian High Commission have agreed to take joint measures to enhance aerial connectivity between Pakistan and Canada, according to a PIA spokesperson. The announcement followed a meeting in Karachi between PIA Chief Executive Officer Amir Hyat and the Canadian High Commissioner.

Dubai International Chamber has opened a new office in Karachi as part of its efforts to strengthen trade and investment relations between Pakistan and Dubai, marking a new step in expanding bilateral economic cooperation.

Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, in a deal that could value the AI startup at over $500 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. The discussions between Amazon and OpenAI remain fluid, with details subject to change. The source indicated that Amazon’s potential investment could exceed $10 billion, though it

Elon Musk’s X Corp has filed a lawsuit against a startup, Operation Bluebird, after the company attempted to cancel X’s Twitter trademarks to launch a rival platform under the Twitter name. The complaint was lodged in Delaware federal court on Tuesday.