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Pakistan, South Korea discuss deeper collaboration in tech and digital skills development
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July 16, 2025
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Korea, Park Jae-lark, held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the fields of...
Sri Lanka's pharmaceutical production could fall to 5 per cent
Asia News
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July 18, 2025
Without renewed agreements with the government, domestic production could drop from the current 25 per cent (the lowest in South Asia), the Sri Lanka Pharma Manufacturers Association warns. Despite investments and growing capacity since 2015, the...
Trees along Lahore Canal geo-tagged for environmental monitoring
Pakistan Today
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July 18, 2025
LAHORE: The National Engineering Services of Pakistan (NESPAK) has completed the geo-tagging of trees along a 22.5-kilometre stretch of the Lahore Canal. On Thursday, NESPAK Managing Director Zargham Ishaq Khan announced that the initiative, part...
Durrani discusses Pakistan-Russia trade and investment with newly appointed Russian trade head
Pakistan Today
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July 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Senior politician and former federal minister Mohammad Ali Durrani met with Denis Nevzorov, the newly appointed head of the Russian Federation’s Trade Department in Pakistan, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. During the...
Pakistani mangoes shine in Doha with 600 maunds sold
Daily Times
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July 16, 2025
A vibrant mango exhibition is currently underway in Doha, Qatar, celebrating the richness of Pakistani mangoes. The event started on July 10 and will continue until July 19, offering locals and expats a flavorful experience of Pakistan’s finest...
Govt allows 50% retention of export earnings for Chinese firms in Gwadar to address investment concerns
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July 22, 2025
ISLAMABAD: To facilitate Chinese industry relocation to the Gwadar Free Zone, the government has decided to allow companies to retain 50% of their export earnings, The Express Tribune reported. Ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming...
PM Shehbaz orders comprehensive plan to boost investment in shipping sector
ARY News
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July 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to develop a detailed strategy to boost private sector investment in Pakistan’s shipping industry. The prime minister said it will also pave the way for shipment of...
Legends league begins: Pakistan vs England
Daily Times
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July 18, 2025
The vibrant and eagerly awaited World Champions of Legends League kicks off today in the United Kingdom, marking the second season of this celebrated tournament. The league brings together cricket legends from powerhouse nations including England,...
Afghan Deputy Minister arrives
Business Recorder
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July 22, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Afghan Deputy Minister for Commerce and Industry Ahmadullah Zahid, along with senior technical experts, has arrived in Pakistan for talks with officials of Ministry of Commerce on bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). Special...
Punjab govt’s ‘Green Tractor Scheme’ may face CCP scrutiny for potential competition law violations
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July 22, 2025
LAHORE: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is considering taking suo motu notice of the exclusion of certain imported tractor models from the Punjab government’s “Green Tractor Programme,” a move that could violate competition laws by...
World bank team to visit Pakistan for energy sector review
Daily Times
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July 18, 2025
A World Bank team will visit Pakistan from July 20 to 26, 2025, to meet with local officials and review ongoing energy sector projects. The visit aims to assess progress and discuss future plans. The team will be led by Husam Mohamed Beides,...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 18, 2025
ARY News
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July 18, 2025
On Friday, July 18, the exchange rate for the Omani Rial (OMR) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market is Rs 757.7. The rates for trading are distinguished, with the buying rate set at Rs 747.7 and the selling rate at Rs 757.7 on July...
Pakistan to showcase JF-17 at prestigious Royal International Air Tattoo in UK
The Express Tribune
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July 16, 2025
Listen to article Pakistan is set to display three of its aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the United Kingdom, held from July 18 to 20 at RAF Fairford, according to RIAT's official website. This year, Pakistan will showcase...
First batch of 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates complete training in China
Dawn
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July 18, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced that the first batch of 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates had completed their hands-on training in China’s Shaanxi province as part of a joint agriculture training initiative. Last July, it was...
Aleem Khan shares update on Karachi-Quetta-Chaman Expressway
ARY News
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July 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan told Senate that the construction of Karachi-Quetta-Chaman Expressway is amongst the top priority projects of the government, ARY News reported. He said the Prime Minister has constituted a...
PM directs authorities to develop plan for boosting private sector investment in Pakistan’s shipping sector
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July 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the relevant authorities to formulate a comprehensive plan to encourage private sector investment in Pakistan’s shipping sector. Chairing a meeting regarding reforms in the...
GB bans construction of hotel buildings around scenic lakes
The News International
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July 18, 2025
GILGIT: Pakistan has announced a five-year ban on the construction of new hotels around northern lakes popular with tourists, a government agency confirmed. The move comes amid growing alarm over unregulated hotel and guesthouse development in...
Asia Cup: BCCI To Not Attend Dhaka Meet, PCB Accused Of Poltical Pressure
Zee News
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Asia Cup 2025: The upcoming Asia Cup T20 tournament, scheduled for September 2025, is facing growing uncertainty due to strained diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, bilateral ties between...
China desks proposed to boost investment and trade in Pakistan
Daily Times
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July 18, 2025
The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has proposed setting up dedicated “China desks” in key public institutions to ease investment processes for Chinese businesses. This move aims to strengthen industrial cooperation...
Pakistan exports 1.4m tonnes furnace oil amid falling local demand
Daily Times
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July 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan exported over 1.4 million tonnes of furnace oil during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, as local demand for the fuel continued to decline sharply. The exports included 1.3 million tonnes of high sulphur furnace oil (HSFO)...