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Pakistan Sends First Shipment of Critical Minerals to US Under $500m Deal
Pakistan sends first critical minerals shipment to the US, eyes US investment with upcoming Washington conference.
Afghanistan Plunged into Silence: Taliban’s Nationwide Internet and Mobile Blackout Freezes Economy
Afghanistan faces total silence as the Afghan Government cuts the fibre optic network to curb 'vice,' freezing the economy & isolating millions globally.
General Director of Rosatom Alexei Likhachev and the head of the Iranian Atomic agency Mohammad Eslami as Tehran and Moscow sign $25bn deal. [Courtesy: Rosatom].
Tehran and Moscow sign $25bn deal to build 4 reactors in Hormozgan, adding 5GW capacity, days before UN snapback sanctions deadline.
Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a press conference in Karachi at CM House on September 25, 2025. [IC: X/@MediaCellPPP]
Bilawal calls terrorism Pakistan’s top challenge but urges a political solution for Balochistan, overlooking the security realities on the ground.
Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, talking at the Asia Society. IC: Screengrab
Bangladesh's Chief Advisor speaks out on strained relations with India, calling for a return to regional economic cooperation.
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.”
HRCP condemns police harassment of Aurat March activists in Karachi, urging authorities to respect civic spaces for all citizens.
Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir appointed as Pakistan restructures military command; Air Chief Zaheer Babar also gets extension.
UNICEF warns global child deaths may rise in 2025 due to aid cuts, conflicts, and climate crises, reversing decades of progress.
Shallow 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Xinjiang, China – No Casualties Reported
Pakistan begins the extradition of Adil Raja, Shahzad Akbar after handing documents to the UK, citing fake news and anti-state activities.
The 11th NFC meeting sets up working groups to review Pakistan’s fiscal issues and proposed changes to resource distribution.
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