EU–Pakistan Business Forum 2026

The EU–Pakistan Business Forum 2026 marks a strategic pivot toward diversified, ESG-driven investment, de-risked finance, and regulatory alignment beyond GSP+ trade ties.
World Bank Trims Pakistan’s Economic Growth Forecast to 2.7pc
![World Bank projects Pakistan’s economy to grow 2.7% in FY2025 amid easing inflation and improved financial conditions. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4595377-1688244070.webp)
World Bank projects Pakistan’s economy to grow 2.7% in FY2025 amid easing inflation and improved financial conditions.
Pakistan’s Foreign Investment Drops 19%, FDI Increases Despite Challenges
![Pakistan’s foreign investment drops 19% amid political uncertainty, despite rise in FDI and ongoing economic reforms. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4594935-1187327835.webp)
Pakistan’s foreign investment drops 19% amid political uncertainty, despite rise in FDI and ongoing economic reforms.
UK Vows Support for $2 Trillion Pakistani Economy: Jane Marriott
![UK vows economic support to help grow Pakistan’s economy to $2 trillion, says Jane Marriott at Islamabad Business Summit. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mohaimin-shah-2025-04-17t173956-8171744893677-0.webp)
UK vows economic support to help grow Pakistan’s economy to $2 trillion, says Jane Marriott at Islamabad Business Summit.
PAJCCI Applauds PM’s Major Power Tariff Cut, Calls It Game-Changer for Industry
![PAJCCI hails PM Shehbaz Sharif's Rs. 7.41/unit power tariff cut, calling it a boost for industry, economy, and public relief. [Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1186726_2643638_Electricity_updates.webp)
PAJCCI hails PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Rs. 7.41/unit power tariff cut, calling it a boost for industry, economy, and public relief.
Pakistan, IMF Reach Staff-Level Agreement on 1st Review Of Loan Programme, New $1.3 Billion Climate Fund
![IMF staff agrees to a $1.3 billion deal with Pakistan, unlocking funds under a new climate resilience loan and ongoing bailout. [Image via Business Recorder]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/26032602c12df2b.webp)
IMF staff agrees to a $1.3 billion deal with Pakistan, unlocking funds under a new climate resilience loan and ongoing bailout.
Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport: A Grand Infrastructure Without Flights—What Went Wrong?
![A plane at the new Gwadar Airport in Gwadar, Pakistan, on September 21, 2024. [Image: Tournée du Pakistan/Google Images].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAT-Web-Banners-73-1024x1024.webp)
Why has Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport failed to take off, and what does this tell us about the country’s broader developmental challenges?
Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Predicts G20 Membership by 2030
![Deputy PM Ishaq Dar affirms Pakistan's economic growth, aims for G20 by 2030, and highlights CCP's role in fair competition. [Image via Profit]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dar-1392x842-1-1024x842.webp)
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar affirms Pakistan’s economic growth, aims for G20 by 2030, and highlights CCP’s role in fair competition.
Imran Khan’s Call For Overseas Pakistanis To Halt Remittances Backfires
![Overseas Pakistanis defy Imran Khan’s call to halt remittances, sending record $3bn in January to support families. [Image via AP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AP22139439159975-1739362646.webp)
Overseas Pakistanis defy Imran Khan’s call to halt remittances, sending record $3bn in January to support families.
Optimism For Pakistan’s Economy As Fitch Predicts FY25 Recovery
![Fitch predicts Pakistan's positive economic trend in 2025, fueled by structural reforms, growth, and stability. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sidra1738917124-0.webp)
Fitch predicts Pakistan’s positive economic trend in 2025, fueled by structural reforms, growth, and stability.