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World Bank places Pakistan in MENA, ending South Asia classification

Economy
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.

Pakistan and US test a new economic opening in Washington

Economy
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.

پاکستانی افواج تیار ہیں، کسی مہم جوئی کا بھرپور جواب دیا جائیگا، نائب وزیراعظم اسحاق ڈار

National
پاکستان کی مسلح افواج مکمل طور پر تیار ہیں، اور کسی بھی مہم جوئی کا منہ توڑ جواب دیا جائے گا۔ سندھ طاس معاہدے کی یکطرفہ معطلی ناقابل قبول ہے، ایسے اقدامات کو پاکستان اپنی قومی سلامتی کے خلاف اور عملی طور پر اعلانِ جنگ تصور کرتا ہے۔

خیبرپختونخواہ میں حکومتی رٹ ختم ہونے اور امارتِ اسلامیہ کا قیام کا خدشہ ہے، مولانا فضل الرحمٰن

Newsroom
امارتِ اسلامیہ کے پچاس ہزار افراد خیبرپختونخوا میں داخل ہو چکے، پاکستان کی حکومتی رٹ کمزور پڑ رہی ہے، مغرب کے بعد پولیس سٹیشنز بند ہو جاتے ہیں، خدشہ ہے کہ خیبرپختونخوا کے کئی علاقوں میں امارتِ اسلامیہ کا قیام عمل میں آ جائے گا۔

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Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

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

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

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

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

Analysis
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.
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