Pakistan and Bahrain have set an ambitious goal to boost bilateral trade to $1 billion over the next three years, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced during his official visit to Manama. The visit, aimed at strengthening economic and strategic ties, included high-level meetings with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

The latest IMF report warns that Pakistan is losing up to 6.5 percent of its GDP to corruption, noting that the Rs5.3 trillion recovered over the past two years represents only a small portion of the overall economic damage. The assessment states that corruption remains widespread across all tiers of government, limiting economic growth, deterring investment, and weakening public trust in state

Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks and a four-time winner of the Pakistan Banking Awards for digital excellence, has introduced ‘Alfa Business – Merchants Payment Solutions’, a new platform designed to accelerate the shift from cash to digital payments across the country.

Pakistan and South Korea have announced a joint initiative to establish a high-tech Seed Potato Production and Supply Centre (SPPSC) in Islamabad, designed to reduce the country’s reliance on imported seed potatoes. The project is being facilitated by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and will incorporate advanced technologies such as aeroponics, tissue culture, and modern

Premium Textile Mills Limited has announced a significant investment of $4.15 million to install a new 7.5MW wind turbine, marking a major step in the company’s ongoing transition toward renewable energy. This initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to reduce its carbon footprint, enhance energy efficiency, and move closer to meeting sustainability goals.

China has regained its position as Germany’s top trading partner, overtaking the United States, according to official data from Germany’s federal statistics agency, Destatis. From January to September, total trade between Germany and China rose slightly to nearly 186 billion euros ($215 billion), while trade with the United States fell by almost four percent to just under 185 billion euros.

Rafy’s entrepreneurial journey is remarkable, especially given his young age. At just 11 years old, he began exploring the world of business after noticing a common pattern: many emerging brands fail not because of their products but due to weak marketing strategies. This early observation sparked his curiosity about the mechanics of business success and how effective marketing can make or break

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia’s commitment to invest $10 billion in Pakistan remains firmly intact, marking a continued shift in bilateral relations from crisis-driven support to long-term, investment-oriented economic cooperation. The development aligns with the momentum created by the recent Strategic Defense Pact signed in September and the

Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector has begun to show early signs of revival, posting a 4.08% growth rate in the first quarter (July–September) of the 2025–26 fiscal year, according to the latest official data. This marks a noticeable improvement compared to the same quarter last year, reflecting a gradual rebound in industrial activity after months of volatility driven by

The 2nd Pakistan Business Summit will take place during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23, 2026, providing Pakistani businesses with a global platform to showcase their potential and expand international reach. The summit offers opportunities to connect with global CEOs, investors, policymakers, and innovators, explore new markets, and identify business