In 2025, Pakistan's mineral exports to China recorded strong and diversified growth, according to the latest trade data, underscoring deepening industrial cooperation and rising demand from China's manufacturing, infrastructure and green-energy sectors. According to China's General Administration of Customs (GACC), among the standout performers, copper and copper-based exports continued to expa
Pakistan has found an alternative oil supply route as a $430 million US crude deal by the private sector has helped reduce reliance on the Hormuz route and narrow the trade gap. In a notable private sector development with broader economic implications, Cnergyico Pk has executed a commercial transaction for the import of six million barrels of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude valuing at a
The Consulate General of Pakistan in coordination with Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organised Pakistan-UAE Trade Conference and Business Networking event at Pakistan Association Dubai. The event was organised in the honor of Pakistani exhibitors participating in Gulfood 2026 being held from 26-30 January 2026. The event attracted a distinguished gathering of Diplomatic Corps r
Oil prices gained further ground on Wednesday as supply concerns lingered after a winter storm disrupted US crude output and exports, while Middle East tensions lent additional support. Brent crude futures rose 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $67.85 a barrel by 0410 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 35 cents, or 0.6%, to $62.74 a barrel. Both benchmarks surged about 3% on Tuesday. US
Gold broke through $5,200 for the first time on Wednesday, after rising more than 3% on Tuesday, as the dollar plunged to a near four-year low amid persisting geopolitical concerns, ahead of a US Federal Reserve monetary policy decision. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $5,219.97 per ounce, as of 0153 GMT, after scaling a record high of $5,224.95 earlier, up more than 20% since the start of the year.