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Pakistan, Egypt discuss strengthening trade ties with proposed MoU and business council
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 24, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt have discussed ways to strengthen their bilateral trade ties, with a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce and its Egyptian counterpart. The proposal also...
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: 3 days of Textile Sourcing for the Fashion Industry, September 15 – 17, 2025
Textile Focus
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July 26, 2025
From 15 to 17 September 2025, 1300 textile and apparel manufacturers from more than thirty countries are expected at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Center, for the 57th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris – a key event for European and...
Export-oriented industry rates: MoC opposes gas/RLNG supply to Ghani Glass
Business Recorder
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July 26, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has opposed provision of gas/RLNG to M/s Ghani Glass Limited as per rates made available to the export-oriented industry. According to the details, in 2019, M/s Ghani Glass Ltd. filed a Writ Petition in the...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia pledge to boost defence ties
Daily Times
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July 24, 2025
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence ties. The development came during a high-level meeting in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Saudi Naval Chief Vice Admiral Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Ghuraybi met Chairman...
US State Secy Rubio Thanks Pakistan For 'Countering Terrorism' During Meeting With Ishaq Dar
ABP Live
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July 26, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Pakistan for its partnership in countering terrorism during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday in Washington. During the meeting, the two leaders held...
Make in Pakistan: Message from Abbas Akberali Patron-in-Chief, PALSP Chairman, Amreli Steels
Business Recorder
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July 26, 2025
A self-reliant Pakistan demands a robust domesticsteel industry. To overcome current challenges, oursector needs urgent support from policymakers,regulators, and financial institutions. We arecommitted to developing indigenous iron oreresources to...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets Pakistani Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Praises Pakistan’s Role in Iran Mediation and Regional Stability Efforts (See Pic)
Latestly
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July 26, 2025
Washington DC, July 26: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Department of State in Washington, DC. According to Tammy Bruce, Spokesperson for the United States Department...
Make in Pakistan: Message from RaheelAsghar Chief Executive Officer Millat Tractors Limited
Business Recorder
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July 26, 2025
At Millat Tractors, we embodyPakistan’s self-reliance, with 92%locally manufactured tractors—proving our engineering independence.Our 60%+ market leadershipand 2,000 + units exports to Africa& Middle East each year showcasePakistani innovation...
Make in Pakistan: Message from Malik Javed Iqbal Chairman, PALSP CEO, Karachi Steels
Business Recorder
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July 26, 2025
As Chairman, I proudly affirm our industry’ commitment to supporting Pakistan’s growth.Steel is the backbone of development – poweringinfrastructure, housing and over 45 downstreamindustries. By producing world class quality steellocally, we...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia stress mutual resolve to strengthen defence cooperation
Dawn
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July 24, 2025
Islamabad and Riyadh on Thursday emphasised mutual resolve to enhance bilateral defence cooperation as Saudi Arabia’s naval chief met with Pakistan’s top military officer, the military’s media wing said. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have long shared...
Pak-Kyrgyz trade target set at $100m
The Express Tribune
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July 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have pledged to expand bilateral trade to $100 million and signed multiple agreements to boost cooperation in trade, energy, health, investment, and education during the 5th Session of the Inter-Governmental...
Govt sells obsolete Genco plants to Wah Industries
Dawn
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July 25, 2025
ISLAMABAD: In a rare government-to-government (G2G) transaction, Wah Industries — operating under the Ministry of Defence — has acquired about 30 obsolete power plants from public sector generation companies (Gencos) for Rs38.255 billion,...
Sanjay Dutt Birthday: Sanju Baba Turns A Year Younger!
News24
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July 29, 2025
Sanjay Dutt is universally known as Baba in the film industry. When we first spoke, I insisted on calling him ‘Sanjay’. He was happy. “Who wants to be called Baba at my age?” It reminded me of Rishi Kapoor who hated being nicknamed ‘Chintu’. There...
Pakistan Stun Belgium in U19 volleyball world opener
Daily Times
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July 24, 2025
Pakistan made a powerful debut at the FIVB Boys’ U19 Volleyball World Championship by defeating Belgium in straight sets during their opening match in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The team showcased strong coordination and skill, winning the sets 25-19,...
Pakistan signs maritime deal with Chinese shipping giant to boost collaboration
Dawn
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July 24, 2025
Pakistan’s shipping sector is set for a major transformation following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China on Thursday, a statement from the Press Information Department said. The MoU was signed between the CEO of...
World Reuters Pakistan says it's close to US trade deal, Washington gives no timeline
Yahoo News
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By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday the United States and Pakistan were "very close" to a trade deal that could come within days, but comments from the U.S. after Dar met with Secretary of...
Pakistan signs maritime MoU with Chinese shipping giant to boost collaboration
Dawn
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July 24, 2025
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese shipping giant, Shandong Xinxu Group, on Thursday in a move that is set to bring about a “major transformation” in the shipping sector. PNSC,...
Heritage as woman
Dawn
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July 29, 2025
ALL over the world, heritage is usually considered to be a building. In Karachi, it is normally a 19th- or early 20th-century structure. Its age is determined by the mortar that is used in its structure. If it is lime mortar, then it is late...
Dar says Pakistan-US trade deal likely within days, not weeks
GEO TV
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July 25, 2025
Both sides set to boost ties in trade, tech, AI, security. Pakistan pushing trade over aid, opening market to US. China arms deals based on value, not alliances, says Dar. WASHINGTON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on...
Gloom lifts, India Inc ready: Consumer cos step up festive ad spends after slow H1; expect 15–20% jump
The Economic Times
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July 26, 2025
Companies across consumer sectors are readying to loosen their purse strings to step up advertising during the upcoming festive season, with ad spends expected to increase 15-20% year-on-year according to industry executives, after having...