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Kazakhstan offers full funding for Central Asia Pakistan rail link via Afghanistan

Kazakhstan has proposed fully financing a rail corridor connecting Central Asia to Pakistan’s ports through Afghanistan, aiming to revive regional trade and boost Pakistan’s transit role.

Pakistan seeks $2bn funding for Karachi refinery expansion

Pakistan is in talks with Saudi Arabia, China and global lenders to raise $2 billion for a major upgrade of its Karachi-based refinery, aiming to double crude processing capacity.

Pakistan mineral exports to China surge as copper hits $1.14bn

Pakistan’s mineral exports to China rose sharply in 2025, led by copper worth $1.14 billion and a 4,700 percent jump in aluminium ore shipments, reflecting growing industrial cooperation.

Pakistan’s Ghani Dairies plans $8.9m market debut in landmark dairy listing

Ghani Dairies Limited aims to raise Rs2.5 billion through an IPO, marking Pakistan’s first large-scale corporate dairy farm listing as demand for processed milk rises.

Haleon Pakistan invests £3.58m to expand Panadol Liquid packaging

Haleon Pakistan will invest £3.58 million to expand and upgrade its Panadol Liquid packaging line, aiming to boost capacity and meet growing domestic demand.

Pakistan seafood exports to China near $255m in 2025

Pakistan’s seafood shipments to China climbed close to $255 million in 2025, led by frozen fish and cephalopods, as exporters expanded sales beyond coastal markets into inland provinces.

Daraz launches support hub for traders hit by Karachi Gul Plaza fire

Daraz Pakistan has announced a dedicated online section to help sellers affected by the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi, offering onboarding, storage, marketing support and incubation services.

SBP holds policy rate at 10.5% as inflation steadies, growth outlook improves

Pakistan’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 10.5%, citing stable inflation, improving growth indicators and rising foreign exchange reserves.

Pakistan sees $114m foreign inflows into treasury bills in first 16 days of January

Pakistan attracted $114 million in foreign investment into treasury bills during the first 16 days of January, data from the State Bank of Pakistan shows, even as foreign direct investment declined sharply.

Pakistan plans to scale JF-17 fighter production by 2027 amid export interest

Pakistan is preparing to expand output of its JF-17 Thunder fighter jet as part of broader efforts to scale defence manufacturing and meet rising international demand by 2027, according to officials and defence industry sources.

Pakistan–Malaysia trade reaches $1.4bn as $200m halal quota boosts ties

Pakistan and Malaysia review cooperation in halal food, green energy and tourism as annual trade touches $1.4 billion and a new $200 million halal meat quota takes effect.

Pakistan records 177% surge in boiled meat exports to China in 2025

Pakistan recorded a sharp rise in boiled meat exports to China in 2025, with official customs data showing a 177% year-on-year increase, marking a major boost for the country’s agri-food trade sector.
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