International
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told a Washington think tank on July 25, 2025, that his country is “very close” to finalising a trade agreement with the United States. He added, “It’s not going to be months, not even weeks—it could be days.” Productive Talks, No Timeline Confirmed Dar’s comments followed meetings with U.S. Secretary of […]
Business Trade
India’s ongoing trade negotiations with the United States have entered an advanced stage, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressing optimism about the outcome. Speaking to reporters this week, Goyal said five rounds of talks have already taken place and that discussions are progressing at a “fantastic” pace. India Pushes for Preferential Access Goyal stated that […]
International
India and the United States are currently engaged in active negotiations to finalise a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The government informed Parliament that five rounds of discussions have taken place so far, though no official deal has been signed yet. Key Issues Remain Unresolved While both sides are keen on reaching an agreement, a breakthrough […]
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham House on July 24, shortly after signing a landmark Free Trade Agreement with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The visit marked a renewed momentum in India–UK relations as both nations look to strengthen economic and cultural cooperation. Symbolic Gift Highlights Shared Vision During the meeting, […]
International
India and the United Kingdom have signed a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new chapter in bilateral economic ties. The agreement was finalized during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK on July 24, 2025, after nearly three years of negotiations. Tariff Reductions on Key Goods Under the new deal, India will […]
International
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with top European Union leaders in Beijing on July 24, 2025, for a one-day summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties. Amid rising trade tensions, Xi called for the “proper handling” of differences and warned against what he described as “decoupling and isolation.” Beijing Pushes for Cooperation President Xi emphasized […]
International
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has denied media speculation that he is planning to resign. Speaking on July 23, Ishiba called the rumours “baseless” and confirmed that no resignation discussions took place within his party. His statement follows poor results in the recent upper house elections, which triggered internal debate and public speculation about his […]