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[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s bilateral trade with Central Asian states, along with Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, surged to $2.41 billion in FY25, marking a sharp increase from $1.92 billion in the previous fiscal year.Pakistan’s exports to these countries rose to $1.77 billion, while imports were recorded at $641 million. This reflects a clear recovery from FY24, when … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has welcomed the World Bank’s recognition of Port Qasim as the ninth most improved port in the world, calling the achievement a testament to government’s sustained reforms and modernisation efforts. In its latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2024, compiled with S&P Global Market … Read more
Halsey has shared a health update with fans, confirming she is undergoing chemotherapy for a rare disorder while also preparing for her upcoming tour. In a TikTok video posted on September 25, the singer explained: “Just coming on here to give you guys a speed round of updates. Just did another few sessions of chemo, … Read more
LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has emphasised that the sugar industry has always cooperated with the government in the larger national interest, however, the sale of sugar in the market has been badly affected by the ban on inter-provincial and inter-district movement of the commodity and the closure of the Federal Board of … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Following the signing of a defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, economic cooperation is being expedited as Pakistan is poised to pitch multibillion-dollar projects in the energy sector and is expected to clinch deals under the “Pakistan Bridge between Gulf Countries and China Concept” in the first week of next month. Sources … Read more
LAHORE: The Jaffar Express train service remains suspended following the recent derailment, with Pakistan Railways continuing repair and restoration work on the affected track and coaches. Railway officials said that track rehabilitation is in progress and is expected to be completed soon. Once the line is declared fit, a trial run will be carried out … Read more
[The outbreak has killed four people and spread to 15 states, with officials linking it to frozen pasta meals sold at Walmart and Kroger.
KARACHI: There has been a sharp surge in cases of cold, cough, and fever, as the seasonal influenza virus begins to spread rapidly in the metropolitan city. Both government hospitals and private clinics are witnessing a spike in patients, with vulnerable groups such as elderly citizens, young children, pregnant women, and those with respiratory ailments … Read more
[He helped make it the largest industrial union in North America as he fought an influx of cheap metal from China and lobbied for anti-dumping tariffs.
RAWALPINDI: Police have reconstituted a three-member legal team to ensure effective prosecution in the case of a married woman allegedly killed on a jirga’s orders in Fauji colony. The team, headed by District Public Prosecutor Mian Imran Raheem, includes Deputy District Prosecutor Rehman Shaukat Bhatti and Assistant Prosecutor Aftab Ahmed. A formal notification has been … Read more
