Latest news and updates related to the economy, inflation, and financial policies.
ISLAMABAD — A significant new chapter in Pakistan–U.S. economic relations is unfolding as the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) prepares to lead a high-level Texas business delegation to Pakistan to explore vast trade and development opportunities.
ISLAMABAD — Marking World Population Day, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, strongly emphasized that Pakistan’s greatest asset lies within its people, asserting that targeted investments in human capital form the bedrock of sustainable national growth.
ISLAMABAD — In a major milestone for the country’s maritime sector, Pakistan’s seafood exports reached an unprecedented $568 million during the fiscal year 2025–26 (FY26). The historic high underscores the rapid expansion of the country’s blue economy and its strict compliance with international food safety and quality standards.
HOUSTON: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, visited Rice University to engage with Pakistani students pursuing higher education in the United States, calling on them to lead Pakistan’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy.
HOUSTON: In a significant event celebrating Pakistan’s national heritage, the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, was presented with the Jinnah Cap at the Jinnah Library in Houston, Texas.
SLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, has expressed deep sorrow and profound grief over the tragic crash of the K2 Airways cargo aircraft near Karachi, which resulted in the loss of precious lives.
In an official statement, the Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the crew members, offering prayers for their patience, courage, and strength to bear this irreparable loss during this exceptionally difficult time.
ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, has extended his deepest condolences and grief over the martyrdom of 11 Pakistan Army personnel who lost their lives in a recent terrorist attack.
CHICAGO — Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, met with Mr. Sam Ori, Executive Director of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth (ICSG), to advance Pakistan’s climate resilience and adaptation strategies.
ISTANBUL — In a major move to translate deep-rooted fraternal ties into a dynamic commercial alliance, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar led a high-level Pakistani delegation at the Pakistan-Türkiye Business Conference in Istanbul.
ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) hosted a high-level delegation from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), Tokyo, Japan, to engage in strategic dialogue regarding regional security, Middle East dynamics, and global diplomatic mediation.