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200 Chinese Firms Join Pakistan’s Health and Minerals Expo
HEMS 2025 in Lahore sees 200+ Chinese firms sign $375M deals, boosting Pakistan-China ties in health, minerals sectors.
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HEMS 2025 in Lahore sees 200+ Chinese firms sign $375M deals, boosting Pakistan-China ties in health, minerals sectors.
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EU-Pakistan Business Forum to boost trade ties, launch new network, and unveil investment projects in key sectors.
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Pakistan voices concern over deadly Kashmir attack on tourists, joins global leaders in condemning the violence.
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Pakistan, Bangladesh boost ties as Ishaq Dar plans April visit to explore tourism, trade, and investment opportunities.
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Pakistan’s foreign investment drops 19% amid political uncertainty, despite rise in FDI and ongoing economic reforms.
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Shehbaz, Erdogan urge Gaza ceasefire, push for Palestine state, and boost Pakistan-Turkiye economic, defense ties.
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FBI confirms Zahran Hashim as mastermind of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings in affidavit detailing ISIS links.