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Pakistani fashion brand Maria B opens first women’s flagship store in Bangladesh

Pakistani fashion house Maria B has launched its first women’s flagship store in Dhaka, becoming the first international women’s clothing brand to formally enter Bangladesh’s retail fashion market.

Pakistan China review 700 trade items under FTA as talks accelerate

Pakistan and China reviewed 700 items under the CPFTA and discussed a Green Channel at Khunjerab to expand trade and improve market access.

Pakistan’s goods exports reach Rs 4.27 trillion in first half of FY26

Pakistan’s goods exports reached Rs 4.27 trillion in the first half of FY26, supported by textiles, agriculture and value-added manufacturing, according to official data.

Pakistan’s first general takaful IPO draws strong demand at stock exchange

Pakistan’s first non-life takaful operator records strong demand as its IPO attracts heavy investor interest at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

SOCAR plans February investment decision for Pakistan’s oil and gas sector

Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR says it expects to finalise its investment plans for Pakistan’s oil and gas sector in February, following high-level talks at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Nestlé commits additional $60m investment to expand Pakistan operations

Nestlé has announced a fresh $60 million investment to expand operations in Pakistan, signalling long-term confidence and plans to boost manufacturing and exports.

Pakistan, China sign $4.5bn agriculture investment accords under CPEC 2.0

Pakistan and China have signed agriculture investment agreements worth $4.5 billion, marking agriculture’s elevation as a priority sector under the second phase of CPEC.

Pakistan moves to revive Steel Mills as Russia and global partners show interest

Pakistan has announced plans to revive Pakistan Steel Mills, with Russia and several other international parties expressing interest, as the government outlines broader industrial and energy policy reforms.

Pakistan eyes global bond market comeback after four-year gap

Pakistan is preparing to re-enter international bond markets after a four-year absence, as officials point to improved macroeconomic stability and progress under ongoing economic reforms.

Pakistan signs $603m development deals with Islamic Development Bank

Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank have signed financing agreements worth $603 million to support motorway construction, poverty alleviation and education initiatives across multiple regions.

Pakistan unveils locally made electric, solar transport project

Pakistan has launched a locally developed electric and solar-powered transport initiative, marking a step toward cleaner mobility and domestic manufacturing in the energy sector.

US–Pakistan trade projected to exceed $8bn in 2025: US Embassy

Trade between Pakistan and the United States is expected to surpass $8 billion in 2025 as both sides expand economic engagement, the US Embassy said following meetings with exporters in Sialkot.