Economy

Qatar and Saudi Arabia Sign Energy Cooperation MoU

11/10/2026

Doha, Qatar, 11 October 2026 The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that lays the framework for joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various aspects of the energy industry. The agreement was signed by Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs...

Pakistan, Philippines to Begin Talks on Preferential Trade Agreement

07/10/2026

Manila, 07 Oct.2026 (APP) Pakistan and the Philippines are preparing to begin preliminary discussions next month on a proposed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), a move expected to open new opportunities for trade, investment and broader economic cooperation between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with APP at the Pakistan Embassy in Manila, Pakistan’s Ambassador...

AIIB Sets Out Ambitious Agenda for Infrastructure and Development

28/09/2026

DOHA, September 28 The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has outlined an ambitious agenda for its second decade, focusing on sustainable infrastructure, innovation, climate resilience and stronger mobilisation of private capital. Addressing the opening of the AIIB’s 11th Annual Meeting in Doha, held under the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation,” AIIB President and Chair...

PM Shehbaz, ADB Vice President Review Development Priorities Under CPS 2026–2030

04/09/2026

Islamabad, 04 Sept 2026 Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif hosted a breakfast meeting in honour of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President for South, Central and West Asia, Yingming Yang, during which the two sides reviewed Pakistan’s longstanding development partnership with the ADB and discussed priority areas under the new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) 2026–2030....

New Canal Floats More Trade Opportunities with ASEAN, China-ASEAN Trade Surpasses $ One Trillion in 2025

27/07/2026

Nanning, (China), 27 July 2026 (Xinhua) China-ASEAN trade reached 1.05 trillion U.S. dollars in 2025, surpassing the one-trillion-dollar mark for the first time, official data showed. The Pinglu Canal is expected to shorten transport time, lower logistics costs and strengthen connectivity between China's western inland regions and Southeast Asia, ASEAN diplomats said during...

Article: What’s Behind China’s 4.7% Growth in H1

17/07/2026

Doha, 17 July 2026 By Wang Zheng The latest economic data out from China has raised an old debate in global markets, as the world’s second-largest economy recorded a 4.7% expansion in the first half, which is quickly characterised by some Western analysts as a sign of slowing momentum. However, viewing China’s current growth only...

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Seeks Stronger Pakistan–Türkiye Economic Partnership

05/07/2026

Istanbul, 04 July 2026 (APP) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Turkish investors to explore opportunities across Pakistan’s key economic sectors, emphasizing that the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye should now evolve into a stronger and more effective economic partnership. Addressing the Pakistan–Türkiye Business-to-Business Conference in Istanbul, the Prime Minister highlighted investment potential in energy...

Qatar: MOI Continues Investigation into Ras Laffan Incident That Killed 13, Injured 66

22/06/2026

Doha, June 22 (QNA) The Ministry of Interior (MOI) of State of Qatar announced today that competent authorities are continuing investigations into the incident at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City, caused by a technical malfunction during operations. The investigation aims to determine the exact technical causes and ensure appropriate legal and technical measures...

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