EU-Pakistan Business Forum to boost trade ties, launch new network, and unveil investment projects in key sectors.
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Facing TTP and Daesh Threats, Pakistan-Russia Deepen Counterterrorism Cooperation
Pakistan and Russia vow to boost anti-terror cooperation amid rising threats from Afghanistan and regional militancy.
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UK Vows Support for $2 Trillion Pakistani Economy: Jane Marriott
UK vows economic support to help grow Pakistan’s economy to $2 trillion, says Jane Marriott at Islamabad Business Summit.
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Russia’s Supreme Court Suspends Taliban’s Terrorist Designation
Russia suspends terrorist designation of Taliban after 20 years, aiming to boost ties with Afghanistan’s de facto rulers.
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Indian Billionaire Jeweller Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium Over $1.8bn Bank Fraud
Fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium; to appeal citing health issues amid India’s extradition efforts.
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Italy Seeks Stronger Economic Ties, Targets $3B Trade with Pakistan
The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, emphasizes strengthening trade ties with Pakistan to reach $3 billion.
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EU Takes Stand Against US Tariffs, Proposes 25% Retaliatory Duties
EU backs first retaliatory tariffs on US goods over Trump’s levies, targeting $24B in imports across three phases.
China, EU Commit to Strengthening Trade Ties Amid US Tariff Hikes
Premier Li Qiang slams US tariff hikes, vows economic resilience, and calls for deeper EU-China cooperation on trade.
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EU Signals Readiness for Tariff-Free Trade Pact with US, But Will Retaliate If Needed
EU willing to negotiate a tariff-free trade pact with the US but warns of retaliatory tariffs over steel, aluminium duties.
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Musk Endorses US-Europe Zero-Tariff Trade Agreement
Elon Musk urges US-Europe tariff-free trade zone and open movement as global tensions rise over Trump’s new import tariffs.