Pakistan, Iran ink eight agreements and MoUs 12 May 2014, Tehran-Iran Pakistan and Iran signed eight agreements and memorandums of understating (MoU) in different fields to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Iranian First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri witnessed the signing ceremony held in… Read More Read More
Malaysia to extend ties with Pakistan 13 May 2014, Lahore-Pakistan Malaysian High Commissioner Dr Hasrul Sani Mujtabar has said Malaysia is exploring possibilities to extend cooperation with Pakistan in education, agriculture, Islamic Banking, communication, infrastructure and other sectors. Dr Hasrul Sani was speaking at a meeting with Lahore Transport Company… Read More Read More
Iran-Pakistan agree to give impetus to gas pipeline project 11 May 2014, Tehran-Iran Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and President of Iran Hassan Rouhani on Sunday agreed to continue with the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project as it was beneficial for the peoples of both countries. During his two-day visit Sharif, who is… Read More Read More
Abuja hosts World Economic Forum on Africa 6 May 2014, Istanbul-Turkey Several world leaders and hundreds of top business executives, entrepreneurs and other influential figures will attend a global economic forum on Africa, set to kick off in Nigerian capital Abuja on Wednesday. “No fewer than 13 heads of states and… Read More Read More
Turkey and Malaysia: Strategic Partners –By Asl?han Amir Nordin 7 May 2014, Turkey Last week Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak paid an official visit to Turkey, strengthening the already excellent relationship between Turkey and Malaysia. Indeed, Najib’s April visit came months after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdo?an’s visit to Malaysia in January 2014.… Read More Read More
IMF report sees Turkey moving forward despite region 29 April 2014, Istanbul-Turkey Although Turkey’s growth accelerated and rotated to domestic demand in 2013, recent policies are expected to contain private domestic demand and hence overall GDP growth going forward. ISTANBUL Other than Russia and Turkey, the 2014 spring report released today… Read More Read More
Pakistan, Turkey to form technical working group in energy sector 4 May 2014, Ankara-Turkey ANKARA In order to chart out ways for close collaboration in the energy sector, Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to form a technical working group in the energy sector. Leading a three-member delegation, Water & Power Secretary Saifullah Chatha… Read More Read More
Bangladesh is a key trade partner for Turkey in Textile and clothing July 2013 Exports Bangladesh was Turkeys 86th largest goods export market in 2012. Turkish exports to Bangladesh in 2012 reached $214 million, up 62% ($132 million) from 2011. The following were the top export categories (2 digit SITC) for 2012: Iron… Read More Read More
Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak paid a visit to Turkey 16-17 April 2014, Ankara-Turkey Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak paid an official visit to Turkey on April 16-17, 2014 upon the invitation of Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an. Within the framework of the visit, bilateral political, economic, commercial… Read More Read More
Pakistani exports touch $16 billion: Ishaq Dar 16 April 2014, Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar today said that Pakistan’s exports had reached $16 billion due to prudent economic policies of the government. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, he said Eurobonds issued by Pakistan received an overwhelming response from the international… Read More Read More