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Economy

Kuwait puts $100m on the line to launch Raqami Bank in Pakistan

Raqami Bank, backed by the Kuwait Investment Authority, is set to launch in Pakistan with a planned $100 million investment, positioning itself as the country’s first fully Shariah-compliant digital retail bank under the State Bank of Pakistan’s new digital banking framework.
International

European allies close ranks over Greenland as tariff threats strain Transatlantic ties

Seven European allies have issued a rare joint statement backing Denmark and Greenland, warning that tariff threats and political pressure risk undermining transatlantic unity and Arctic security.
International

غزہ پیس بورڈ سے متعلق فیصلہ پارلیمنٹ کے ذریعے ہوگا، پاکستان کا تعمیری کردار ادا کرنے کا عندیہ

پاکستان کے مجوزہ غزہ پیس بورڈ میں کردار سے متعلق کوئی بھی فیصلہ سیاسی قیادت اور پارلیمنٹ کے ذریعے اجتماعی طور پر کیا جائے گا، جبکہ شمولیت کی صورت میں امن کے قیام اور انسانی امدادی کوششوں میں تعمیری کردار ادا کیا جائے گا۔
International

Pakistan says Gaza peace board decision will go through parliament, signals constructive role

Pakistan has said any decision on joining the proposed Gaza Peace Board will be taken through its political leadership and Parliament, stressing that if included it could play a constructive and stabilising role in peace efforts and humanitarian relief in Gaza.
International

Gaza Peace plan puts Pakistan at the table as Washington seeks a post-war framework

Pakistan has been invited to join a proposed Gaza Peace Board under Donald Trump’s post-war plan, positioning Islamabad as a key participant in discussions on ceasefire, humanitarian recovery and long-term political stability.
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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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