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Uganda invites Pakistani investors with 10-year tax holiday

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[ Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Uganda has invited Pakistani investors to tap its expanding agricultural, mineral, energy and tourism sectors, offering tax incentives for greenfield investments, while proposing a dedicated Pakistan-Uganda business forum and farm-visit delegation to create direct commercial linkages between the two countries. Ambassador Matata Twaha, Charge d’Affaires … Read more

Gastroenteritis, waterborne diseases surge in Upper Dir

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DHO says out of 40 water samples collected, 39 declared unsafe for human consumption UPPER DIR: Cases of gastroenteritis and other waterborne diseases have continued to rise in different areas of Upper Dir, with hundreds of people, including children, women and elderly persons, being admitted to hospitals over the past three days. Health officials said … Read more

Temasek backs SIA’s Air India bet

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[ A Temasek logo is seen at the annual Temasek Review in Singapore July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo NEW DELHI: Singapore state investor Temasek, the majority shareholder of Singapore Airlines (SIA), on Saturday backed the airline’s investment in Air India, as scrutiny grows over its stake in the loss-making Indian carrier. Air India’s request … Read more

Iran says Hormuz transit understanding with Oman contingent on US fulfilling commitments

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Iran’s parliament speaker rejects US Treasury chief’s claims over economic pressure Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS Iran has reached an understanding with Oman on transit arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz, but its implementation is contingent on the US fulfilling its commitments, a senior Iranian diplomat … Read more

SCCI sends third trade mission in one month

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[ Seven-member delegation to visit Malaysia following South Africa, South Korea trips SIALKOT: The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will send a seven-member trade delegation to Malaysia on August 29, marking another step toward exploring new international markets, strengthening business ties and increasing exports from Sialkot, the chamber said. According to Chairman SCCI … Read more

K-P seeks FC deployment to guard ‘vital installations’

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. Federal Constabulary (FC). Photo: Express/file MIRANSHAH, PAKISTAN: In view of the prevailing law and order situation in District Bannu, the office of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Saturday requested the Home and Tribal Affairs Department to deploy nine platoons of the Federal Constabulary (FC) for the “protection of vital installations”. A … Read more