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Trade and Daily Life Amid Security Challenges
Pakistan stresses that Afghanistan’s economic fragility is tied to security challenges and cross-border militancy, not just trade disruptions.
PM Shehbaz Leads Pakistan’s Austerity Drive
Pakistan introduces austerity measures including salary cuts, vehicle limits, and travel bans as rising global fuel prices impact the economy.
Karachi UAE feeder shipping service launch
Pakistan launches a new feeder shipping service linking Karachi Port with UAE ports Fujairah and Khor Fakkan to strengthen trade and maritime connectivity.
Shehbaz Sharif Visits Saudi Arabia
Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif departs for an emergency visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security and strengthen bilateral relations.
Lahore Tashkent sister provinces agreement
Punjab and Tashkent become sister provinces to strengthen cooperation in trade, agriculture, culture, and regional partnerships between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
China withdrawing from Afghanistan
Reports suggest China may pull personnel from Afghanistan due to security concerns, impacting BRI projects and regional strategy.
Women contributing to Pakistan security and economy
International Women’s Day 2026 highlights Pakistan’s strategy to integrate women into national security and economic resilience.
Pakistan Russian oil shipment 2026
Pakistan to import 733,000 barrels of Russian crude amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, diversifying energy sources.
Farmers Cultivate Naeem 2023: Transforming Rice Fields in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Naeem 2023, a high-yield japonica rice, transforms cold-climate farming in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with premium quality and adaptability.
Oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Major oil companies suspend shipments through Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, a key route for 3% of global oil and 5% of LNG.
Chinese ambassador meets Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, praises Pakistan’s regional role, diplomacy, and US Iran mediation efforts.
Islamabad will host the first EU Pakistan Business Forum in 2026, boosting trade ties, investment, and economic cooperation.
Ajit Doval’s Saudi visit reportedly saw a low-profile reception with no senior officials present, sparking diplomatic debate.
Reports of bomb threats and traffic restrictions in Islamabad denied as fake Afghan Media propaganda by security sources.
Oil prices fall while global stocks rise on hopes of Iran peace talks and easing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar rejects Taliban rule, calls for immediate elections in Afghanistan, sparking political debate and opposition response.
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