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China's BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan from 2026
Yahoo Finance
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By Ariba Shahid KARACHI (Reuters) -Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to roll out its first car assembled in Pakistan by July or August 2026 to capture growing demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the region, a company...
City’s Kargil war hero honored by Chief Minister
Telangana Tribune
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July 27, 2025
-Advertisement- In Hyderabad, on Vijay Kargil Diwas, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy honored Col Joy Dasgupta from the 18 Grenadiers, a hero of the Kargil War. Back then, Major Dasgupta took part in an operation to seize Tololing Hill, a strategic...
Pakistan revives steel industry with Russian support
5Pillars
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July 22, 2025
In a major boost to its industrial and defence capabilities, Pakistan has secured Russian support to restore and modernise the iconic Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi. The move marks a new phase of bilateral economic cooperation between...
Pak-Afghan, Pre-PTA for tariff rationalizing on eighth Agriculture items signs
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 24, 2025
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Pakistan and Afghanistan have signed a Pre -Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) Framework on eight agriculture items, which is significant for tariff rationalization and trade liberalization between the two...
China’s arms industry gains ground amid India-Pakistan clash
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 24, 2025
Pakistan’s military edge in the recent air conflict with India has boosted the reputation of the Chinese defense industry. The Chengdu J-10C is a Chinese-built fighter jet designed for long-range air combat. In May, Pakistan reportedly shot down...
PSB seeks PM’s approval on Pakistan’s participation in FIH Pro League
Business Recorder
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July 24, 2025
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has decided to seek the approval of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the national hockey team’s participation in the 2025–26 FIH Pro League, after the International Hockey Federation extended a formal invitation to...
Five reasons why China is worried about ‘all-weather friend’ Pakistan’s sudden closeness with Trump
The Week
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A month after US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for a private luncheon at the White House, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar is heading to the US to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This could be the...
Energy division considers review of 200-unit billing
Daily Times
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July 22, 2025
The Energy Division has hinted at reviewing the issue of increased electricity bills for six months after consuming over 200 units. Officials shared this during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by MNA Junaid Akbar. He raised...
IAF will now have almost same number of fighter squadrons as Pakistan’s air force. And it can get worse
The Economic Times
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July 24, 2025
From October, India’s fighter jet strength will drop to 29 squadrons, bringing it close to Pakistan’s 25—a near-parity that raises concern, particularly with China’s air fleet at a much higher 66 squadrons. A typical squadron comprises 18 to 20...
Tariffs slashed after Pakistan, Afghanistan ink Preferential Trade Agreement
The News International
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ISLAMABAD: In a major move toward normalising ties, Pakistan and Afghanistan have signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to reduce tariffs on eight agricultural products, the Afghan embassy in Islamabad announced on Wednesday. The agreement,...
New hub canal to start from august 14 in Karachi
Daily Times
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July 24, 2025
Residents of Karachi’s Kemari and West districts, who have long suffered from severe water shortages, are likely to get relief as the new Hub Canal becomes operational on August 14. This development is expected to ease the city’s water crisis and...
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Egypt Visits Forward Sports Factory in Cairo
Sada Elbalad
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July 22, 2025
Tue 22 Jul 2025 | 10:29 PM Ambassador Aamir Shouket of Pakistan paid a visit to the Forward Sports production facility in Cairo, a leading manufacturer of high-quality footballs and sports equipment. The visit highlights a new milestone in the...
Punjab Agricultural University among world’s top 100 agri institutions
The Indian Express
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July 24, 2025
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has earned a major global distinction by securing the 93rd rank in Agricultural Sciences in the EduRank 2025 list of the world’s top 100 agricultural institutions. Among 4,407 institutions worldwide...
Plan to clear Rs2.8tr gas circular debt without burdening consumers
The News International
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ISLAMABAD: A task force on power, which previously played a key role in addressing issues in the electricity sector, has now been assigned the responsibility of tackling the gas sector’s mounting circular debt, which has reached Rs2.8 trillion....
CM Murad announces new corridor to boost Karachi port access
Dawn
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July 24, 2025
KARACHI: In a significant move to enhance Karachi’s infrastructure, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday announced the development of a new corridor along the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Malir Expressway, also known as...
World Bank asks Pakistan to amend agreements for newly created entities under power transmission project
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 24, 2025
The World Bank has requested amendments to existing project agreements for the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) to reflect its recent restructuring into three separate entities: the Independent System Market Operator, the National...
Retired army officer, daughter swept away by flash floods in Islamabad
Global Village Space
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July 24, 2025
A retired Army officer and his daughter were swept away by flash floods in a private housing society on Thursday morning following torrential rains that lashed twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The incident occurred around 8 AM when Colonel...
InfraZamin Pakistan, Sunridge Foods, BankIslami launch Pakistan’s first Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk
The Nation
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July 24, 2025
ISLAMABAD - InfraZamin Pakistan, Sunridge Foods (Pvt.) Limited, and BankIslami marked a landmark moment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with a ceremonial gong strike to launch Pakistan’s first fully subscribed Rs2 billion Agri-Infrastructure...
ADB sees Pakistan’s growth at 3pc
Dawn
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July 24, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Pakistan’s economy to grow at a steady pace of 3pc in FY26, even as it lowered growth forecasts for the broader Asian region amid global trade uncertainty. In its Asian Development Outlook...
Pakistan facing catastrophic climate impacts, says Ahsan Iqbal at climate resilience event Ask ChatGPT
Pakistan Today
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July 22, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, on Tuesday emphasized that climate change was no longer a looming threat but a “terrifying reality” that has already begun to severely impact...