Islamabad, September 18, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have taken another step forward in deepening cooperation in the agriculture sector, as Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, Minister for Agriculture Jihad of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia seal historic strategic mutual defense pact
RIYADH, September 18, 2025 – In a landmark development, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, formalizing their commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of external threats.
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Pakistan, Iran ink protocols to expand $10 billion trade
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The 22nd Session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) concluded in Tehran with the signing of significant protocols aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation and achieving a $10 billion trade target.
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SBP launches climate risk fund to safeguard agriculture
Karachi, September 15, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially launched the Climate Risk Fund (CRF-I) under the World Bank–supported Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM) Project.
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Iran and Pakistan agree to finalize FTA, activate border markets
Tehran/Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have moved a step closer toward strengthening bilateral trade ties, as both countries agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and operationalize border markets aimed at boosting commerce and improving connectivity.
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Pakistan grants tax exemption to judiciary of superior courts
Karachi, September 13, 2025 – Pakistan’s apex tax agency, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally granted income tax exemption to judges of the superior judiciary for the tax year 2025–26.
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Weekly SPI inflation eases marginally: PBS report
Islamabad, September 12, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday announced that weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), eased slightly by 2 basis points. For the week ending September 11, 2025, the SPI recorded a minor decline of 0.02%.
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Pakistan’s car sales jump 40% in first two months of FY26
Karachi, September 11, 2025 – Pakistan’s automobile industry has started the new fiscal year on a strong note, with car sales rising sharply.
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Pakistan welcomes Chevron’s $30 million investment in oil sector
Islamabad, September 11, 2025 – Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has welcomed Chevron’s $30 million investment in Pakistan oil sector, describing it as a milestone that highlights international confidence in the country’s energy market.
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Pakistan, UAE strengthen anti-narcotics cooperation
Islamabad, September 11, 2025 – Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation in the fight against narcotics following a high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Interior.
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