Trump, China’s Xi hold call on TikTok, trade, Taiwan
WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed issues including TikTok, trade, and Taiwan in a phone call on Friday, just days before Trump retakes office promising tariffs that could ratchet up tensions between the world’s two biggest economies. Both leaders were upbeat about the call, with
Pakistan, Bangladesh to establish joint business council to enhance trade partnership
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint business council to strengthen bilateral trade partnership. The MoU was signed between the Pakistan Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). The
Pakistan opens new trade link with Iran through Panjgur
QUETTA: Pakistan has opened a new trade link with Iran through Panjgur in Balochistan to strengthen trade ties. The new trade route in the Kohak Cheedgi area will boost business activities in Panjgur area of Balochistan. The new crossing point was opened in collaboration with Iran to facilitate trade between
Pakistan’s exports rise by 14.42 per cent in current FY
Pakistan’s exports increased by 14.42 per cent during the first two months of the current fiscal year, according to a recent report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Moreover, from July to August, exports surpassed $5 billion, driven by strong performances in key sectors. Food exports played a critical role,
Singapore welcomes first new leader in two decades
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years, Lawrence Wong, held his initial cabinet meeting on Thursday. He emphasized the need to sustain the success of the wealthy city-state amid an uncertain global environment. Wong’s Vision for Singapore After being sworn in on Wednesday night, Wong attended
Pakistan is very suitable for investment, says Saudi minister
During a Pakistan-Saudi Arabia investment conference held in Islamabad on Monday, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Investment Minister, Ibrahim Almubarak, termed Pakistan a “suitable country for investments.” Addressing the event, Almubarak said Saudi companies value Pakistan’s investment potential and underscored that the delegation’s visit will provide opportunities to expand trade relations between
