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Economy

World Bank places Pakistan in MENA, ending South Asia classification

In a little-noticed update, the World Bank has placed Pakistan in its Middle East and North Africa, or MENA, regional classification from fiscal year 2026, ending its longstanding placement in South Asia.
International

Polymarket bets on whether Trump will visit Pakistan by May 31

Polymarket now gives Trump roughly a one-in-three chance of visiting Pakistan by May 31, reflecting how Islamabad’s growing role in U.S.-Iran diplomacy has moved from back-channel intrigue to public speculation.
Newsroom

Saudi Arabia stabilises Pakistan with $8 billion injection

The package, including an extended $5 billion deposit and a new $3 billion injection, underscores deepening ties between Riyadh and Islamabad while helping Pakistan navigate mounting economic pressures.
International

Pakistan says an Iran nuclear breakthrough may be close

Pakistan is pushing to convert its ceasefire mediation into something larger: progress on the nuclear issue at the centre of the Iran crisis. But while optimism has grown, key disputes remain unresolved and officials say a second round of talks has not yet been formally dated.
Newsroom

سعودی عرب کی جانب سے پاکستان کیلئے 8 ارب ڈالر کی مالی معاونت کا اعلان

سعودی عرب نے پاکستان کیلئے 8 ارب ڈالر کی مالی معاونت کا اعلان کر دیا، اسٹیٹ بینک میں 5 ارب ڈالر کے ڈپازٹ کی توسیع اور مزید 3 ارب ڈالر کا اضافہ شامل۔ یہ اقدام پاکستان کی معیشت کو سہارا دینے اور استحکام کو مضبوط بنانے کی جانب اہم پیش رفت ہے۔
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India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

Editorial 0
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

Military 0
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.

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد سے رابطہ، سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت

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وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد محمد بن سلمان سے ٹیلیفونک رابطہ۔ بحیرۂ احمر میں سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت، پاکستان کا سعودی عرب کے ساتھ مکمل یکجہتی کا اعادہ۔ فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر اور پوری پاکستانی قوم اس نازک وقت میں سعودی قیادت اور برادر عوام کے ساتھ مضبوطی سے کھڑے ہیں۔

Pakistan requests $10bn US exchange stabilisation facility, Reuters

Analysis 0
Pakistan has formally requested a rare $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility from the United States, according to Reuters. The proposed arrangement could strengthen the country's foreign exchange reserves, support the rupee and mark a significant step forward in bilateral economic relations.

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