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
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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
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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
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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
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Pakistan-Russia rail link to launch in 2025 via Turkmenistan-Iran route, boosting trade and reducing transport costs.