TT Staff Reporter

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National

Arizona State University to open its first overseas campus in Lahore

ASU will establish the National Institute of Technology in Lahore by Fall 2025 with dual degrees, global study options and a curriculum tailored to Pakistan’s needs, signalling a major leap for higher education in the country.
Economy

Romania offers Pakistan gateway to Europe via Black Sea port

Romania has offered Pakistan access to the Port of Constanța for direct trade routes into Europe as both countries deepen cooperation in trade, energy and technology while pushing for joint ventures and cultural exchange.
Economy

Pakistan’s exports reach $31.75bn despite global trade turbulence

Pakistan’s exports reached $31.75 billion in FY2024–25 driven by strong textile and non-traditional sector growth while the government introduces AI-driven export strategies and new global market plans to sustain momentum amid global trade instability.
Economy

PIA launches new Karachi–Gwadar flights to strengthen CPEC connectivity

PIA is restoring two additional weekly flights between Karachi and Gwadar to boost connectivity and support economic growth linked to the CPEC project and Gwadar Free Zones as part of the government’s trade-driven development strategy.
AI

Lahore deploys world’s first AI-powered anti-smog guns to fight air pollution

Lahore becomes the first city globally to deploy AI-powered anti-smog guns that autonomously spray water mist to clear toxic particles based on satellite and drone-fed air quality data as part of Punjab’s real-time pollution response system.
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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

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Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

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A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

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Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

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