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Pakistan-Africa Economic Council to launch to tap 1.59b-strong consumer market

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Council will connect Pakistani businesses with projects, investors, and partners across selected African countries The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is set to be formally launched on Friday to help Pakistani businesses tap into Africa’s 1.59-billion-strong consumer market and expand trade, investment and commercial partnerships with the continent. The platform, which is described as Pakistan’s first … Read more

Pakistan more resilient to external shocks than in 2022: Moody’s

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[ Says country remains vulnerable due to a fragile external position and weak debt affordability Pakistan is now better placed to absorb external economic shocks than it was in 2022, Moody’s Assistant Vice President Grace Lim said, attributing the improved resilience to two years of macroeconomic stabilisation and recent governance measures. Speaking to state-run Pakistan … Read more

Pakistan seek to salvage pride

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KARACHI: Pakistan will look to salvage some pride when they face in-form England in the third and final Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after a turbulent week that brought sweeping changes to their squad and coaching staff. England lead the three-match series 2-0 after comprehensive victories at Headingley and Lord’s, leaving Pakistan with little more … Read more

Director Gibney says fear shadowed making of Musk documentary

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Many who knew Musk stayed silent out of fear, Gibney says, unveiling his four-hour film in Venice Director Alex Gibney poses during a photocall for the documentary “Musk” /Photo:Reuters Many people were too frightened to speak publicly about Elon Musk, director Alex Gibney said on Tuesday, ​as he unveiled his marathon documentary about the billionaire … Read more

Raids, shutdowns, warning labels – India’s unprecedented food safety push

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Since 2020, food inspectors have tested more than 100,000 samples annually, roughly one in five found to be unsafe Nestle Maggi 2-Minute Noodles packets are dispayed at a food stall in Mumbai, India, August 21, 2026. — REUTERS India is witnessing an unprecedented food safety crackdown, with regulators forcing many local eateries and branded restaurants … Read more