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Pakistan, US vow to boost trade, investment
The Express Tribune
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August 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Chargé d' Affaires of the Embassy of the United States, Natalie Baker on Friday called on Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb wherein they discussed matters of mutual interest, including avenues for enhancing bilateral...
Sustainable fashion for Pakistan: a tipping point?
The Express Tribune
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August 16, 2025
Pakistan's fashion and textile industry stands at the epicenter of its economy, representing around 8.5% of the nation's national GDP and providing work to almost 45% of the total workforce. As the eighth largest textile exporter in Asia,...
Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Production Drops to Lowest in 20 Years
ProPakistani
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August 16, 2025
Pakistan has reported its lowest oil and gas output in over two decades. Data from fiscal year 2025 (FY25) reveals a significant double-digit decline in both crude oil and natural gas production. Industry experts attribute the downturn to...
Lahore’s First Major Wastewater Treatment Plant Gets Green Light
ProPakistani
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August 16, 2025
Lahore’s long-stalled Babu Sabu Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has taken a major step forward after the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved the Rs. 50.2 billion project. The plan will now be sent to the federal government for...
Pakistan’s New Remote-Sensing Satellite Successfully Enters Orbit
ProPakistani
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August 16, 2025
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) announced on Saturday that Pakistan’s latest remote-sensing satellite has successfully entered orbit after its launch from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre last month. According...
Business News | Trump is a Protectionist, Unreliable Trade Partner for India: Economist Jeffrey Sachs
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): With the US having imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, renowned economist and Professor at Columbia University Jeffrey D Sachs has described US President Donald Trump as a "protectionist" and an...
Pakistan’s foreign reserves inch up to $19.49bn; SBP issues Rs75 commemorative coin
The Nation
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August 16, 2025
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves recorded a marginal rise of $1.1 million, reaching $19,496.7 million as of August 08, 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) weekly report. The data showed SBP-held reserves increased by $11...
Global Watch | Gilgit-Baltistan: A New Uprising In Pakistan’s ‘Last Colony’ Against Oppressive Rule
News18
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August 16, 2025
Last Updated:August 16, 2025, 22:02 IST For decades, GB has sought autonomy, political representation, and development aligned with local needs and ambitions, but has faced growing neglect and exploitation from Pakistan Pakistan has solely viewed...
Pakistan must become 'Asian Tiger' to rival India, says SM Tanveer
Dunya News
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🔊 Listen with AI Cancel Voice Updated On: Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:50:09 PKT KARACHI (Dunya News) – United Business Group (UBG) Patron-in-Chief SM Tanveer has declared that Pakistan must rise as an “Asian Tiger” to counter India, stressing that India...
Dhakki date season opens, promising boost for DI Khan’s rural economy
Daily Times
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August 16, 2025
Published on: August 17, 2025 1:13 AM The sweet aroma of freshly harvested Dhakki dates has once again filled the orchards of Dera Ismail Khan as the harvesting season for this world-renowned variety gets underway. Known as the pride of the...
Congress, BJP trade barbs over NCERT module on Partition
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 16, 2025
Days after NCERT released a special module on the Partition of India that blamed Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Congress and Lord Mountbatten for the division of India, Congress and BJP have traded barbs over the issue. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera...
Iran offers rescue aid as Pakistan floods kill over 320
Tehran Times
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August 16, 2025
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s solidarity with Pakistan following catastrophic monsoon floods that killed at least 320 people. In an official message to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, Pezeshkian conveyed "the...
Bright future for Pakistan-Oman relations: Pakistan envoy
Muscat Daily
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August 16, 2025
As we mark the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan, I reflect on our nation’s remarkable journey and the growing partnership between Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman. This is a moment of pride, gratitude, and renewed commitment – not only to my...
Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to deepen ties in media, culture, and politics
The Nation
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August 16, 2025
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further enhancing cooperation with Bangladesh in political, economic, and cultural spheres. He made these remarks during a meeting...
Pakistan Dy PM Ishaq Dar to visit UK from Aug 17
The Economic Times
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August 16, 2025
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will hold meetings with his British counterpart Angela Rayner and others to discuss bilateral issues during his official visit to the United Kingdom from August 17 to 19, it was announced on Saturday....
UAE: Emirates NBD To Discontinue Issuing Some Foreign Currency Demand Drafts From Oct
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the UAE, has informed customers that the bank will discontinue issuing some foreign currency demand drafts. In a communiqué on Saturday, the bank said that it will be discontinuing the...
Pakistan targets 2 million digital merchants, 120 million online banking users, 15 billion digital transactions by FY26
Profit by Pakistan Today
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August 16, 2025
The government aims to increase the number of active digital merchants to 2 million, raise mobile and internet banking users from 95 million to 120 million within the next year, and double annual digital payment transactions to 15 billion under...
Pakistan’s new Remote Sensing Satellite successfully deployed and operational
Associated Press of Pakistan
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August 16, 2025
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) Saturday confirmed the successful deployment and operational readiness of the country’s latest Remote Sensing Satellite, launched from...
Pakistani women to define next era of HR leadership
Associated Press of Pakistan
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August 16, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - By Ayesha Jahangir ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): When Asma Bajwa, with over two decades at British Airways, gave up a stable life abroad to lead HR at Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), or when...
Pakistan Railways embarks on ambitious plan to revive non-functional routes
Associated Press of Pakistan
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August 16, 2025
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):Pakistan Railways has launched an ambitious plan to restore several non-functional railway routes across the country, aiming to enhance connectivity and stimulate commercial activity in various regions....