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Category: Economy

Afghanistan losing millions of dollars from Pakistan border closures
UN says Afghanistan loses nearly $1M a day from Pakistan border closures as economic fragility deepens and terror threats strain relations.
Tehran Leads Regional Shift Toward Afghan Stability
Iran leads a regional diplomatic push to stabilize Afghanistan by strengthening Regional Trade Ties via Tehran.
Pakistan Business Confidence Remains Strong in New Survey
New data shows Pakistan Business Confidence holds firm at 53.4 as inflation eases and borrowing costs continue to drop.
US Approves Historic Taiwan Arms Sale Package
The US has approved an $11.1 billion Taiwan arms sale to bolster defense capabilities and maintain long-term regional peace.
Port Qasim maritime industrial complex
China’s Shandong Xinxu Group proposes a €1–2bn maritime industrial complex at Port Qasim, focusing on shipbuilding and steel production.
Center for Government Data Analytics for transparent governance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb inaugurates Center for Government Data Analytics to boost transparency and digital governance reforms.
Pakistan, Russia Deepen Energy Ties: Talks on Oil Agreement, Refinery Upgrades, and New Steel Plant
Pakistan and Russia are negotiating a potential oil-sector agreement covering exploration, refining, and production, aiming to lower Pakistan's energy import costs.
Pakistan and UK Relaunch Partnership After 8 Years Amid Record £5.5 Billion Trade
Pakistan and the UK resume development talks after 8 years amid record £5.5bn trade, launching Green Compact & Education Gateway to boost reforms.
EXIM Bank Finalizes $1.25 Billion Funding for Strategic Reko Diq Mine
US EXIM Bank commits $1.25B to Reko Diq, securing $2B in US exports and 7,500 jobs in Balochistan.
Pakistan and Afghanistan ongoing trade tensions
Pakistan border controls reflect rising terror threats from Afghan soil, not economic aggression, as Kabul’s claims mask governance failures.
Frequent changes in US tariff policy raise uncertainty for Pakistani exporters, putting new orders and future trade at risk.
Sindh approves a Rs33.7 billion plan to upgrade firefighting and rescue services, including new equipment and a public alert system.
Atharva Sathawane sentenced to 18 years in US for $15M fraud, raising security, trust, and international cooperation concerns.
PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim to enhance bilateral ties and economic cooperation at a strategic level.
Talal Chaudhry completes a successful visit to Turkey, boosting bilateral cooperation on counterterrorism, security, and drug prevention
Punch-kun, a viral baby monkey, shows how comfort, connection, and community are essential for emotional well-being.
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