The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, emphasizes strengthening trade ties with Pakistan to reach $3 billion.
![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)
![Trump warns TSMC of 100% tax if it doesn't build U.S. factories, criticizes Biden's $6.6B grant for semiconductor production. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YTBIE62DB5NLXBYUQPNFIOTDGU.webp)
Trump Threatens TSMC with 100% Tax If It Doesn’t Build Semiconductor Plants in U.S.
Trump warns TSMC of 100% tax if it doesn’t build U.S. factories, criticizes Biden’s $6.6B grant for semiconductor production.
![Amir Khan Muttaqi urges US to engage with Afghanistan government, stressing stability and investment for progress. [Image via Tolo News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/vlcsnap-2025-04-07-19h09m13s437.webp)
Afghan Foreign Minister Calls for US Engagement with Current Government of Afghanistan
Amir Khan Muttaqi urges US to engage with Afghanistan government, stressing stability and investment for progress.
![Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus' visit to China aims to boost ties, attend BFA 2025, and discuss trade, investment, and cooperation. [Image via Bangla Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Yunus-d522d19d3353f6ab8727afa361b347ab.webp)
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus to Meet President Xi Jinping During China Visit
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China aims to boost ties, attend BFA 2025, and discuss trade, investment, and cooperation.
![Qatar supports Bangladesh's interim government reform initiatives as envoy meets CA Yunus to discuss trade, investment, and cooperation. [Image via CA's press wing]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/qatar-Yunus.webp)
Qatar Backs Bangladesh’s Reform Initiatives, Strengthens Economic Partnership
Qatar supports Bangladesh’s interim government reform initiatives as envoy meets CA Yunus to discuss trade, investment, and cooperation.
![PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia to boost ties, discuss investment, and address key regional and global issues. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/mohaimin-shah-2025-03-18t140920-0591742288977-0.webp)
Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz to Begin 4-Day Official Visit to Saudi Arabia Today
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia to boost ties, discuss investment, and address key regional and global issues.
![PM Shehbaz met IFZA delegation of UAE, oversaw an MoU for investment in SEZs of Pakistan, led an anti-polio meet, and backed Gaza's rebuild. [Image via PID]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1289184_7317154_UAE_akhbar.webp)
Pakistan, UAE Sign MoU to Boost Investment in SEZs
PM Shehbaz met IFZA delegation of UAE, oversaw an MoU for investment in SEZs of Pakistan, led an anti-polio meet, and backed Gaza’s rebuild.
![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 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.
![Korea and Pakistan plan EPA negotiations to boost trade and investment, strengthening economic ties between both nations. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Pak-Korea-flags1636221982-0.webp)
Korea-Pakistan EPA Negotiations Expected to Start This Year
Korea and Pakistan plan EPA negotiations to boost trade and investment, strengthening economic ties between both nations.
![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, 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.
