Year: 2026
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WORLD
Pakistan accepts Trump’s invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’: FO
Pakistan has accepted United States President Donald Trump’s invitation to join his Board of Peace, a new international mechanism aimed at…
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WORLD
Bangladesh launches election campaign ahead of first polls since Hasina’s ouster
Bangladesh begins official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended…
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WORLD
Iran releases official death toll of 3,117 after weeks of violent nationwide protests
The Iranian government announced the official death toll from nationwide protests, state media reported Wednesday. The Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans…
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WORLD
Trump dropped Greenland military option after aides intervened, sources say
President Donald Trump’s retreat from threats of force as an option for acquiring Greenland capped weeks of policy chaos, as…
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BUSINESS
Pak-China footwear venture wins approval
Approval has been granted for a joint venture agreement between Pakistan and China in the footwear manufacturing industry. The joint…
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BUSINESS
Gold crosses Rs500,000 on geopolitical fears
In Pakistan, where gold holds profound economic value and deep cultural significance in weddings and heirlooms, the price per tola…
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BUSINESS
Aurangzeb holds ADB talks on reforms at Davos
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of meetings in Davos on the sidelines of…
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World Bank flags risks to economy
The World Bank has warned that escalating regional conflicts, climate shocks and tighter global financial conditions pose significant downside risks…
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PAKISTAN
FCC reserves verdict on India, Israel import ban
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has reserved its judgment on the federal government’s petition challenging certain Lahore High Court (LHC)…
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BUSINESS
Fitch affirms Pakistan’s ‘B-’ ratings with stable outlook, signals improved credit stability
Global ratings agency Fitch on Wednesday affirmed Pakistan’s long-term foreign- and local-currency debt ratings at ‘B-’ with a stable outlook and assigned a…
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