Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Pakistani mangoes in the spotlight at Beijing event as new trade deals signed
ISLAMABADD, 03 JULY (DNA) — The aroma of Sindhri and Chaunsa mangoes filled Pakistan House as the Embassy of Pakistan in China hosted the Pakistan-China Silk Road Mango Festival 2026, celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Co-hosted with the Asia-Africa Trade Promotion Office, the festival drew more than 400 guests, including Chinese officials, diplomatic envoys, business leaders, media representatives, artists and members of cultural and trade organizations, according to China Economic Net (CEN). The event showcased Pakistan’s world-famous mangoes alongside a curated range of mango-based products,Read More
ICCI, CDA pledge steady ties for business-friendly federal capital
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the CDA Officers Association have agreed to formulate a joint liaison committee aimed at ensuring the timely resolution of issues confronting the business community, strengthening institutional coordination and promoting sustained engagement between stakeholders for a more business-friendly and better-managed federal capital. The decision was taken during a meeting held at ICCI in which it was agreed that the proposed committee would comprise representatives from ICCI and the CDA Officers Association and would meet regularly to deliberateRead More
Mohsin Naqvi meets Saudi royals to strengthen relations
JEDDAH, JUL 3 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the Acting Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, in Jeddah. Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Taif Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud, and distinguished members of the Saudi royal family were also present on the occasion.During the meeting, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He also expressed his special gratitude to the ActingRead More
PM Shehbaz, COAS attend funeral of Late Iranian Supreme Leader in Tehran
TEHRAN, JUL 3 /DNA/ — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif led a high-level Pakistani delegation to Tehran today to attend the funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who embraced martyrdom on February 28, 2026, during attacks on Iran. The Prime Minister traveled to Iran at the invitation of President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. The Pakistani delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed AsimRead More
Abbasi meets Gujrat Chamber delegation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 3: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Friday met with a delegation of the Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed measures for promoting trade through Pakistan Railways, with a particular focus on enhancing cargo services and strengthening logistics infrastructure. The delegation was led by Gujrat Chamber President Ahmed Hassan Mattu, said a news release. During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on improving the efficiency of railway-based cargo transportation to facilitate industrial and commercial activities across the country. The minister stressed the needRead More
Pakistan’s trade deficit soars to $4.53 billion in June
KARACHI, JUL 3 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has voiced severe alarm over the massive deterioration in Pakistan’s trade balance; which saw the trade deficit widen sharply on a month-on-month (MoM) basis to hit $4.53 billion in June 2026. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh reiterated that the apex trade body had previously warned government over the last couple of years that the effect of plunging exports poses a critical threat to the country’s external account stability and foreign exchange reserves.Read More