![Pakistan and Azerbaijan strengthen ties with key agreements on trade, energy, defense, and education during Shehbaz Sharif's visit. [Image via AZ TV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/844c8dc9701f3af.webp "844c8dc9701f3af")
Pakistan and Azerbaijan strengthen ties with key agreements on trade, energy, defense, and education during Shehbaz Sharif’s visit.
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IT exporters of Pakistan target $25 million in exports to Qatar, showcasing innovation at Web Summit Qatar 2025.
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to the Trans Afghan railway project, boosting trade ties with Uzbekistan.
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Pakistan and Iran sign an MoU to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion, strengthening economic ties amid past tensions.
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PM Shehbaz visits Uzbekistan to boost trade, energy, and defence ties as Pakistan strengthens ties with Central Asia.
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Saudi Arabia reaffirms its $500 Million pledge to GPEI, supporting polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan amid funding shifts.
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Qatar’s Emir embarks on a strategic tour to India and Iran, boosting trade, diplomacy, and regional influence amid rivalries.
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Japan provides $1.65M aid to support healthcare and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen amid crises.
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Saudi Shura Council member criticizes Trump’s Gaza plan, suggests relocating Israelis to Alaska, Greenland.