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Claim of US $45 Million Cash Payment to Taliban Stirs Controversy, Sparks Calls for Transparency
Former VP Amrullah Saleh claims the US delivered $45M in cash to the Taliban, raising major concerns about transparency and terror funding.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, outlines a reform-driven vision for Pakistan’s economy at the 9th Edition of The Future Summit in Karachi
OICCI Business Confidence Survey reports an 11-point jump to +22%, with rising investment, and rapid AI adoption in Pakistan.
11th NFC Meeting Forms Working Groups to Review Fiscal Framework
The 11th NFC meeting sets up working groups to review Pakistan’s fiscal issues and proposed changes to resource distribution.
Airbus Cuts 2025 A320 Deliveries After Fuselage-Panel Defect, Maintains Profit Outlook.
Airbus adjusts its 2025 production forecast following quality issues in the A320 line, assuring investors that financial targets remain stable.
PIA Privatization Deadline Set for December 23: PM Shehbaz Sharif
PM Shehbaz sets PIA bidding date, promising transparency as Pakistan moves ahead with complete privatization of the national airline.
KP Traders Warn of Economic Crisis as Border Closure Hits Business
KP traders told Governor Faisal Karim Kundi that the Afghan border closure has crippled business, urging urgent government intervention.
Pakistan Customs Foils Smuggling Worth Rs 157 million at Sost Dry Port
Pakistan Customs seized Rs 157M in smuggled goods at Sost Dry Port, Gilgit-Baltistan.
Nooruddin Azizi’s Claim of Expanding India–Afghanistan Economic Cooperation: Reality or Diplomatic Optics?
Afghan minister Nooruddin Azizi claims major progress in India–Afghanistan trade ties, but experts question the practical reality.
Uzbekistan Deal Signals Afghanistan’s Trade Pivot Amid Pakistan Border Disruptions
Afghanistan pivots trade to Uzbekistan amid Pakistan border closures; cement, medicines, and exports reshaped.
Afghan commerce minister visiting the Pragati Maidan International Exhibition in New Delhi during the official trip.
India’s outreach, Pakistan’s red lines, and Afghanistan’s search for alternatives converge in a tense regional moment shaped by geography and militancy.
The Taliban has repeated its ban on cross-border jihad in 2026, but this time the timing reflects growing fear of regional instability.
Minister of State Talal Chaudhry has criticized PTI over its stance on Afghanistan and its position on terrorism as attacks continue to rise in Pakistan.
Pakistan has rejected social media claims that the US is using its territory to prepare a military strike on Iran, calling the reports false and disinformation.
Western social media reframes Iran protests as anti-Islamic, shaping global narratives and obscuring real domestic grievances.
Trump warns Iran: US will hit bases at unprecedented levels if attacked, emphasizing deterrence and readiness.
Nationwide protests in Iran leave over 500 dead with ongoing crackdowns and international reaction as unrest expands.
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