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Economy

BYD’s Shark officially roars into Pakistan’s hybrid truck market

Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Shark, Pakistan’s first hybrid pickup truck, in partnership with Mega Motor Company as part of a broader plan to begin local EV assembly near Karachi by mid-2026, cementing its entry into South Asia’s green mobility market.
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.
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Trump did not object to UK’s Israel settlement sanctions

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US President Donald Trump did not push back on British plans to sanction Israeli settlements when briefed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a Western official told The Times of Israel.

UK PM Burnham announces sanctions on Israeli settlements

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a package of measures targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including a trade ban, a formal declaration that the occupation is unlawful, and sanctions on individuals and companies profiting from settlement expansion, calling it a decisive break from years of British hesitancy.

برطانیہ، فرانس اور کینیڈا نے مقبوضہ مغربی کنارے (فلسطین) میں اسرائیلی بستیوں سے تجارت پر پابندیاں عائد کر دیں

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برطانیہ، فرانس اور کینیڈا نے مقبوضہ مغربی کنارے (فلسطین) میں اسرائیلی بستیوں سے تجارت پر پابندیاں عائد کر دیں۔ ڈنمارک، ناروے، پولینڈ، سپین اور سویڈن نے ”دو ریاستی حل“ کی حمایت میں مزید اقدامات کا عندیہ دے دیا۔ اسرائیل کی ”سفارتی تنہائی“ بڑھ رہی ہے۔ روئٹرز

Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation in talks to invest in Pakistan mining

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Pakistan's Special Investment Facilitation Council has brought Japanese trading conglomerate Sumitomo Corporation into discussions about potential mining and minerals investment. Talks have begun, but no project, financial commitment, or timeline has been announced.

جنوبی سعودی عرب میں شہروں اور شہری تنصیبات پر حوثی باغیوں کے حملے، خواتین و بچوں سمیت 73 شہری زخمی

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حوثی باغیوں کے جنوبی سعودی عرب میں شہروں و شہری تنصیبات پر حملے، خواتین و بچوں سمیت 73 شہری زخمی سعودی عرب نے حملوں کو یمن اور عرب و اسلامی خطہ کیلئے خطرہ قرار دیتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ وہ اپنی سلامتی و خودمختاری کے دفاع کیلئے تمام ضروری اقدامات کا حق رکھتا ہے۔

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