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Over 65 American companies recently participated in a webinar to explore investment prospects in Pakistan’s port sector, focusing on Karachi Port and Port Qasim. The event, organized by the US Department of
Pakistan’s Business Community Prepares for Nationwide Strike Over Tax Policies
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UK Clears Pakistani Airlines for Takeoff After 5-Year Ban
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Pakistan Achieves Record Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis Vaccination Coverage in 2024
In 2024, Pakistan marked a significant milestone in its public health efforts, achieving an unprecedented 87% coverage for the Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (DTP) vaccine among infants, according to data from UNICEF and
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Punjab Boosts Affordable Housing with Rs42bn for Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Scheme
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Pakistan Initiates Talks with Traders to Address Tax Reform Concerns
The Pakistani government has launched discussions with traders to address tensions over recent tax reforms, particularly the expanded powers granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) under Sections 37A and 37B
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Pakistan’s banking sector has seen a significant shift, with the bank lending ratio (advance-to-deposit ratio, or ADR) dropping to 38.1% in June 2025, down from 50% in December 2024, following the government’s
Tesla Enters India with Premium Model Y and Mumbai Flagship Showroom
Tesla officially made its long-awaited debut in the Indian automotive market on July 15, 2025, with the grand opening of its first showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). This marks a
Pakistan’s Banks Shift Focus from Lending to Government Securities in June 2025
Pakistan’s banking sector recorded a continued decline in its gross Advance-to-Deposit Ratio (ADR), which fell to 38.1% as of June 2025, according to data from Arif Habib Limited. This marks a drop
UK Rolls Out eVisas for Pakistani Students and Workers Starting July 15
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Iran and Pakistan Deepen Ties Amid Regional Unity Calls
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Pakistan and UK Sign Agreement to Strengthen Economic Ties
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have formalized a new agreement to enhance their economic partnership, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral trade and investment. Signed on July 14, 2025, in London,
India Urges China to Avoid Trade Curbs for Stronger Bilateral Ties
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Pakistan’s Exports to North America Show Strong Growth
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Supreme Court Directs Pakistan’s Tax Authorities to Focus on Compliance, Not Punishment
On July 14, 2025, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled that tax authorities must prioritize facilitating compliance over acting as punitive entities, emphasizing the need for clarity, transparency, and procedural fairness in tax administration.
UN Agency Calls for Urgent Action to Address Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Needs
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World Bank VP Meets Chief Adviser, Commends Bangladesh’s Economic Reforms
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hit a historic milestone on July 14, 2025, as the KSE-100 Index surged beyond the 135,000-point mark for the first time. By midday, it stood at 136,119.27
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US Seeks Duty-Free Access for Products in Bangladesh Trade Talks
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Pakistan and China Launch Joint Vocational Training Programs Under CPEC
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Pakistan Faces Record Pulse Imports Amid Declining Production
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JI Announces Long March from Quetta to Islamabad
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Tarbela Dam Spillways Open Amid Rising Water Levels
Heavy rainfall in Pakistan’s northern regions has led to a significant rise in water levels at Tarbela Dam, prompting authorities to open its spillways on July 13, 2025, at 2:30 PM. The
Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Pakistan: Affordability Still a Major Hurdle
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PTCL Faces Mounting Losses Amid Telenor Acquisition Risks
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Pakistan’s Mounting Financial Strain: Rs616 Billion Allocated to Bail Out SOEs in FY25
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Public Accounts Committee Probes Rs32bn Irregularities in KP Infrastructure Project
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Auto Prices Surge Amid New Taxes in Pakistan
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Pakistan Forms New Body to Oversee Agri-Trade Infrastructure
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Afghanistan: Pensioners Protest Years-Long Non-Payment Amid Growing Hardship
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Pak-Afghan Trade Nears $1 Billion in First Half of 2025
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Bangladesh Prioritizes Economic and Industrial Growth
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Bangladesh Plans Tk 7,340 Crore Flood Control Dam in Feni
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Lahore Police Prevent Mob Attack on Ahmadi Worship Place
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World Bank South Asia Vice President Visits Dhaka
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Karachi Punjab Colony Protest Over Power and Water Outages
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Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, representing Bangladesh, has engaged with Malaysian authorities to address the recent arrests of Bangladeshi nationals in Malaysia on terrorism-related charges. During his visit to Kuala Lumpur for
Afghan Peace Key to Regional Stability, Says Pakistan’s Deputy PM
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has emphasized that stability in Afghanistan is essential for Pakistan’s own security and prosperity. Speaking at a recent meeting in Malaysia’s capital during
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has raised alarms over the dwindling support for over one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh due to severe funding shortages. With only 35% of
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mandated that nearly 80 million voters in Bihar, India’s poorest state, re-register by July 26, 2025, to verify their eligibility, sparking fears of widespread disenfranchisement.
Pakistan Pushes for Modern Governance and Reform
Pakistan’s government is taking bold steps to overhaul its outdated administrative framework, aiming to create a modern, efficient, and digital governance system. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently emphasized that economic progress hinges
Bangladesh Adopts Gender-Neutral Titles for Women Officials
Bangladesh’s interim government has recently abolished a rule from the previous administration that mandated addressing women officials as “sir.” This change, enacted under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, marks a significant step
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Business communities across Pakistan have taken to the streets to protest recent tax laws perceived as detrimental to industrial growth. Traders, manufacturers, and small business owners argue that the new fiscal measures,
Foreign Investors Pull Over $1.5 Billion from Pakistan’s T-Bills in FY25
Foreign investors have withdrawn more than $1.5 billion from Pakistan’s treasury bills (T-bills) in the fiscal year 2025, marking a significant outflow driven by declining returns and heightened geopolitical risks. Data from
Russia-Pakistan Steel Mills Revival: A New Chapter for Industrial Cooperation
Russia and Pakistan are set to collaborate on a significant industrial project to revive the Pakistan Steel Mills in Karachi, a facility that has been dormant since its closure in 2015. This
Google Expands Veo 3 and Flow to Pakistan, Empowering Local AI Creators
Google announced on July 11, 2025, that its powerful video generation tool Veo 3, along with its AI filmmaking suite Flow, is now available in Pakistan as part of a global rollout
Pakistan and Vietnam to Begin Preferential Trade Agreement Talks in 2025
Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to initiate negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within 2025, marking a renewed effort to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The announcement came during the
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In July 2025, thousands of Afghan deportees forcibly returned from Iran are facing extreme food shortages in temporary camps in Kabul, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Many returnees—most of whom
Targeted Killings in Balochistan Highlight Ongoing Ethnic Tensions
On July 11, 2025, nine Punjabi passengers were abducted and killed in a brutal ambush on two buses traveling from Quetta to Punjab through Balochistan’s Zhob and Loralai districts. According to officials,
Pakistan Steel Mills Revival Bolstered by New Russia Agreement
Pakistan and Russia have officially signed a new agreement to advance the Pakistan Steel Mills Revival, aiming to restore and upgrade the Karachi-based facility that was originally built in 1973 with Soviet
Pakistani Mango Festival in Columbia Highlights Trade Opportunities
The Pakistani Mango Festival in Columbia, held from July 10 to July 19, 2025, at Eastern Square, Souq Waqif, showcased the rich flavors of Pakistani mangoes, drawing attention to their quality and
Pakistan Introduces Platform for Digital Trade to Boost E-Commerce
Pakistan has launched a new platform for digital trade to strengthen its e-commerce ecosystem and foster regional business connectivity. Announced on July 11, 2025, at the inaugural GLOBE Pakistan Summit, the initiative
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A devastating flood in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River has claimed at least nine lives and left over 30 people missing, including 19 in Nepal and 11 in China’s Tibet region. The disaster,
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The second round of tariff negotiations between Bangladesh and the United States is underway in Washington, DC, focusing on addressing the proposed 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports, set to take effect on
Japan Donates $5 Million to Combat Polio in Afghanistan
Japan has pledged $5 million to support polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan, channeling the funds through UNICEF. This donation aims to vaccinate over 13 million children, including those in remote areas, against
Japan Urges Reopening of Girls Schools in Afghanistan
On July 10, 2025, Japan’s Ambassador to Kabul, Takayoshi Kuromiya, called on Afghanistan’s interim government to lift restrictions on girls’ education and reopen schools for female students. This plea highlights the ongoing
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Over 393,000 Afghan migrants have been deported from Iran and Pakistan in the first five months of 2025, according to recent reports. This wave of deportations has left many Afghans, including vulnerable
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Six members of a family — including four children — were injured on July 11, 2025, when the roof of a mud house collapsed in the Omarzai area of Charsadda district, Khyber
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Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is witnessing a rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs), driven by government policies and growing environmental awareness. From just 250 EVs in 2020, the country saw over 13,000 on
Tesla to Launch First India Store in Mumbai on July 15
Tesla, the U.S.-based electric vehicle manufacturer, will open its first Indian showroom in Mumbai on July 15, 2025, marking its official entry into the country’s automotive market. Located in the Bandra Kurla
Pakistan: Armed Men Abduct and Kill Nine Bus Passengers
On the evening of July 10, 2025, armed men kidnapped nine passengers from multiple buses traveling along the Musakhail-Makhtar and Khajuri highway in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province. The victims, identified as residents
Indian Shares Edge Lower as IT Stocks Drag on Market Gains
Indian equity markets faced downward pressure on July 11, 2025, as weak earnings from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and ongoing U.S. tariff concerns weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index fell
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