October 25, 2026
Pakistan and Canada Conclude Third Round of Treaty Talks
The third round of negotiations concluded in Islamabad, with both sides pointing to renewable energy, mining, agriculture and IT.
Articles for tag: Canada, Investment, Islamabad, mining, Renewable energy, Trade
September 4, 2026
Aurangzeb Promises Dutch Investors Policy Consistency, Not Boom and Bust
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told more than 50 Dutch firms in Islamabad that Pakistan is committed to consistent policymaking rather than cyclical booms and busts, citing recent rating upgrades. The Netherlands is Pakistan's second-largest EU trading partner.
August 19, 2026
Shehbaz Opens Google’s Islamabad Office, Calling It a Milestone in Digital Transformation
The prime minister inaugurated Google's Islamabad office alongside company vice president Wilson L White, describing it as a major milestone. Google says it has been investing in Pakistan for more than a decade.
July 29, 2026
Dar Tells US Delegations Bilateral Trade Could Double to $20 Billion by 2031
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has told a visiting US congressional delegation and American business leaders that bilateral trade could double to $20 billion by 2031, inviting US firms to take advantage of what he described as an improving investment climate.
July 28, 2026
Field Marshal Munir Meets US Lawmakers on Regional Security and Economic Cooperation
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir received a US congressional delegation comprising Representatives Ryan Zinke of Montana and Michael Baumgartner of Washington, with talks covering regional security, bilateral defence cooperation and economic collaboration.
July 28, 2026
Cabinet Committee Approves Refining Policy Amendments as PM Orders OGRA Reform
The Cabinet Committee on Energy has approved proposed amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calling refinery upgrades a key pillar of energy security and directing reforms at OGRA to promote competition and transparency.
July 20, 2026
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Arrives in Islamabad for First Visit by Canadian FM in Nearly 20 Years
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in Islamabad on July 20 for an official visit — the first by a Canadian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly two decades. She met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The visit focuses on bilateral trade and investment, education, and people-to-people ties, underpinned by a Pakistani-Canadian diaspora of more than 300,000 people. Canada described the trip as part of its effort to deepen Indo-Pacific partnerships.
July 15, 2026
Trump Drops 20% Strait of Hormuz Toll After Gulf Pushback; Replaces With Investment Deal Pledge
US President Donald Trump reversed his Monday announcement of a 20% toll on all ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on July 14, saying Gulf states would make "trade and investment deals" with the United States instead. The original proposal alarmed maritime lawyers and energy markets, who said it violated international law and would trigger an oil price spike. Trump attributed the reversal to "highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership."
July 9, 2026
BYD’s $150 Million Pakistan Assembly Plant Launches This Month; Targets 30% of EV Market by End-2026
China's BYD is set to begin assembling electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles at its new Pakistan plant this month, in partnership with Mega Motor Company — a subsidiary of Hub Power. The $150 million facility near Karachi will initially produce 25,000 units annually using semi-knocked-down kits, with non-electric components sourced locally. BYD is targeting a 30–35% share of Pakistan's growing EV segment.
July 9, 2026
KSE-100 Sets Record 187,454 Points Before Pulling Back 2.5% — Bulls and Jitters in the Same Week
The KSE-100 index hit an intra-week record of 187,454 points on July 7, capping a sustained rally driven by easing Gulf tensions, macroeconomic stabilisation, and foreign inflows — before retreating 2.48% to 181,629 points the following session. The index has still gained approximately 37% over the past year and closed FY26 as one of the world's best-performing major equity markets.
