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The delegation from Lakki Marwat meeting with the Afghan Ambassador. IC: File Photo
A delegation from Lakki Marwat appeals to the Afghan ambassador in Islamabad to secure the release of abducted factory workers.
Afghanistan's Trade Soars to $6.783 Billion, Fuelled by Export Growth
Afghanistan's trade surges to a staggering $6.783 billion, marking a 30% increase in the first half of the current year, with strong exports of fruits and nuts.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Grows by 4% in a Month Amid Rising Afghan Exports
A recent report shows trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan increased by 4% in August, driven by a surge in Afghan exports to the country.
Pakistan to Ink Rs1.225tr Power Sector Financing Deal to Cut Circular Debt
Pakistan to secure Rs1.225tr financing deal to cut circular debt, ease energy crisis and stabilise the power sector.
US Ends India’s Chabahar Waiver; Pakistan Backs Tehran’s Right to Trade
US ends India’s Chabahar waiver; Pakistan backs Iran’s right to trade, calling Gwadar and Chabahar “sister ports.”
US Fiscal Transparency Report Notes Pakistan’s Progress, Urges Greater Oversight
US Fiscal Transparency Report 2025 notes Pakistan’s progress in audits and budget access, but urges oversight of defence and debt.
Pakistan decided to link its digital payment system with AMF’s Buna.
Pakistan joins Buna platform to boost digital payments, speed up remittances, and strengthen ties with Gulf nations.
Trump Orders $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas, Sparking Outcry in India and Tech Sector
Trump orders $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, alarming India and tech giants who warn of global talent disruption.
Pakistan's PTCL Leads in Afghanistan's Fiber Network, Amidst Internet Ban
Pakistan's PTCL is a key investor in Afghanistan's fibre network, amidst recent internet restrictions imposed by the government.
Historic Road Reconnects Afghanistan and Pakistan, Reviving Ancient Trade Routes
A new 194-km road reconnects Afghanistan's Panjshir and Pakistan's Chitral, reviving historic trade and cultural ties.
UNODC report says Taliban’s poppy ban drastically reduced opium output but triggered a surge in methamphetamine production
Sources reveal Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) relocating banned TTP fighters into local Afghan communities following Istanbul talks
A joint operation by CTD, local police, and law enforcement in Karak killed Nusrat Hakim, a key commander of Fitna-ul-Khawarij
Thousands were slaughtered and half a million displaced in what survivors call a “state-backed genocide”, a tragedy erased from South Asia’s memory.
After the Pakistan–KSA defence pact, India, Israel, and the Taliban regime appear to converge in a counter-alignment.
After last month’s deadly clashes along the Pak-Afghan border, both sides reconvene in Istanbul under Turkish mediation to address cross-border terrorism and ceasefire monitoring mechanisms.
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