UK, UAE, US Withdraw Nearly $1 billion from Pakistan Amid Global Economic Uncertainty After Trump Tariffs

UK, UAE, US Withdraw Nearly $1 billion from Pakistan Amid Global Economic Uncertainty After Trump Tariffs

Pakistan is experiencing a significant outflow of foreign investment, with three major countries—the UK, UAE, and US—collectively withdrawing a total of $1 billion due to political and economic uncertainty.This situation has been further worsened by reciprocal tariffs, following

Pakistan Faces $1 Billion Blow As U.S. Imposes 29% Tariff

In a major blow to Pakistan’s economy, the U.S. has imposed a 29% tariff that could slash exports by up to 15%. Government documents reveal a $1B annual loss, with textiles and IT sectors in the crosshairs. The United States has imposed a 29% tariff on select Pakistani products — a move that government documents reveal could cost Pakistan at least $1 billion annually. According to official trade data accessed by Political Uprise News, the total …

Trump’s tariff threat: Pakistan’s $3.3bn trade surplus with US at risk, says report

Amid escalating US trade protectionism, Pakistan must adopt a proactive and strategic approach to safeguard its exports, urged a recent report analyzing the impact of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. The evolving trade landscape, shaped by US protectionist policies and reciprocal tariff measures, presents challenges for Pakistan, according to a report by the Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC), the research cell of the Kar…

Pakistan Urged to Diversify Exports Amid Rising US Tariffs

As the United States intensifies its trade protectionist policies under President Donald Trump, Pakistan faces new challenges to its export competitiveness, particularly in the textile sector. A recent report from the Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) emphasizes the need for Pakistan to adopt a proactive and diversified trade strategy to safeguard its market share, particularly in the…

US Tariff Policies: Global Economic Impact, Trade Realignments and Pakistan’s Position

The United States (US) Administration under President Donald Trump imposed a 10 percent tariff on all Chinese imports starting 4 February 2025, which was increased to 20 percent on 4 March 2025. In response, Beijing announced a 15 percent tariffs on US LNG and coal, a 10 percent tariff on crude oil and farm equipment, and imposed export controls on rare earth minerals—moves widely seen as retaliation, reigniting trade tensions between the world’…