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Pakistan’s stock market hits record as shares surge — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir meet President Trump at the White House in a high-stakes diplomatic push focusing on US-Pakistan ties, regional security and leadership praise. — FILE
Pakistan’s stock market hits record as shares surge — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Putin and Sharif signal closer ties in Beijing meeting

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, both sides vowed to strengthen bilateral relations as Putin expressed sympathy over Pakistan’s flood losses. The Russian leader invited Sharif to attend the Moscow SCO summit in November, signalling a renewed push for closer cooperation.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, expressing intent to deepen Pakistan Russia ties as Putin invited Sharif to the Moscow SCO summit. — FILE
Moody’s Ratings upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating from Caa2 to Caa1 with a stable outlook, reflecting improved fiscal stability under IMF-backed reforms, enhanced investor confidence, and stronger economic outlook. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
The launch is expected to contribute to Pakistan’s academic capacity, create new job opportunities, and align the country more closely with global higher education benchmarks. — FILE
The move is part of a broader federal strategy to boost economic stability in Balochistan and increase the region’s stake in national development. — Ahmad Kamal/Xinhua/Getty Images
International environmental watchdogs and urban policy analysts are closely observing the development as a potential model for other smog-plagued cities. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
SUPARCO has said the launch is part of a broader national vision to use space-based tools to address some of the country’s most pressing developmental challenges. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES
The announcement marks a symbolic and potentially impactful shift in how Pakistan presents itself to the world at its first points of contact. — AFP
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