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Trump signals Pakistan visit as Islamabad emerges as hub for US-Iran deal

Trump signals visit Pakistan if a US–Iran deal is signed in Islamabad, praising Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while placing Pakistan firmly at the heart of the diplomatic drive.

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.

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.

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۔

Pakistan and US test a new economic opening in Washington

Pakistan and the US are exploring ways to deepen their economic partnership as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb uses World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington to pitch Pakistan as a resilient and reform-focused economy.

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Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.

Pakistan manufacturing returns to growth as export orders hit 15-month high

Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.

Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.

Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.