Pakistan, Türkiye to Boost Economic, Regional Cooperation on Shehbaz Sharif’s Visit to Ankara
![PM Shehbaz visits Ankara to boost Pakistan-Turkiye ties, discuss trade, regional issues with President Erdogan. [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4594586-1754294809.webp)
PM Shehbaz visits Ankara to boost Pakistan-Turkiye ties, discuss trade, regional issues with President Erdogan.
Pakistan FM Dar, SCO Secretary General Reaffirm Trade and Energy Ties
![Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan's active role in SCO, stressing trade, transport, and regional connectivity cooperation. [Image via X/@ForeignOfficePk]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/181347560e5c955.webp)
Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s active role in SCO, stressing trade, transport, and regional connectivity cooperation.
Italy Seeks Stronger Economic Ties, Targets $3B Trade with Pakistan
![The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, emphasizes strengthening trade ties with Pakistan to reach $3 billion. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/fabrizio-bielli1744239829-0.webp)
The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, emphasizes strengthening trade ties with Pakistan to reach $3 billion.
India and New Zealand Revive Free Trade Talks After a Decade
![India and New Zealand restart free trade talks after a decade, aiming to boost economic ties and deepen strategic cooperation. [Image via ANI]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/6af1f970-0308-11f0-96e1-cb441fdfcce2.jpg.webp)
India and New Zealand restart free trade talks after a decade, aiming to boost economic ties and deepen strategic cooperation.
Pakistan and Azerbaijan Strengthen Ties with Landmark Agreements on Trade, Energy, and Defense
![Pakistan and Azerbaijan strengthen ties with key agreements on trade, energy, defense, and education during Shehbaz Sharif's visit. [Image via AZ TV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/844c8dc9701f3af.webp)
Pakistan and Azerbaijan strengthen ties with key agreements on trade, energy, defense, and education during Shehbaz Sharif’s visit.
Pakistan, Iran Agree to Expand Bilateral Trade to $10 Billion
![Pakistan and Iran sign an MoU to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion, strengthening economic ties amid past tensions. [Image via The Express Tribune/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pak-iran1740494041-0.webp)
Pakistan and Iran sign an MoU to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion, strengthening economic ties amid past tensions.
India’s Trade Tensions and Strategic Opportunities in the US
![India's Jaishankar visits the US to address trade tensions amid Trump's tariff criticisms, and opportunities to strengthen strategic ties [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-17-1024x1024.webp)
India’s Jaishankar visits the US to address trade tensions amid Trump’s tariff criticisms, and opportunities to strengthen strategic ties
India, Kuwait Upgrade Ties to Strategic Partnership on Modi Visit
![India and Kuwait elevate ties to a strategic partnership, boosting cooperation in key sectors like pharma, IT, and defense. [Image via Arab News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4557059-1128658361.webp)
India and Kuwait elevate ties to a strategic partnership, boosting cooperation in key sectors like pharma, IT, and defense.
Historic Rail Link to Connect Pakistan and Russia by 2025
![Pakistan-Russia rail link to launch in 2025 via Turkmenistan-Iran route, boosting trade and reducing transport costs. [Image via The News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1258327_3358570_Awais-Leghari_akhbar.webp)
Pakistan-Russia rail link to launch in 2025 via Turkmenistan-Iran route, boosting trade and reducing transport costs.
Trade Ease Initiatives by Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry
In a recent follow-up meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) led by Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Mohammad Sadiq, all the relevant government bodies took part and briefed on the progress on various initiatives to ease and facilitate trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Afghan Inter-ministerial coordination cell (AICC) was […]