PM Shahbaz Sharif approves a comprehensive reform plan for the revival of Pakistan’s maritime sector and growth.
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Optimism For Pakistan’s Economy As Fitch Predicts FY25 Recovery
Fitch predicts Pakistan’s positive economic trend in 2025, fueled by structural reforms, growth, and stability.
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Zardari in Beijing: CPEC, Counterterrorism, and a Renewed Strategic Alliance with China
President Zardari in Beijing: Strengthening Pakistan-China ties on CPEC, security, trade, and strategic cooperation.
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Taliban Confirms Data Breach in Unprecedented Cyberattack
Unprecedented cyberattack targets Taliban government, leaking documents from 21 ministries and agencies online.
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Taliban Impose Travel Ban on Over 8,000 Former Government Officials
Taliban bans 8,192 individuals, including former government officials, from leaving Afghanistan without leader’s approval.
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UN Focuses On Aid, Drug Control, And Private Sector Growth For Afghanistan
UNAMA’s Indrika Ratwatte highlights UN support for Afghanistan on climate, refugees, private sector, and counter-narcotics.
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Afghan Fund Generates $440 Million in Profits
Afghan Fund accrues $440 million in profit, holding $3.94 billion in assets to stabilize Afghanistan’s economy.
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Palestinians and Arab States Reject Trump’s Plan to Take Over Gaza
Palestinian leaders reject Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza, calling it a violation of international law and rights.
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Indian Media Sues OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Copyright Infringement
India’s top news outlets, including ANI, sue OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train ChatGPT.
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Nepal Confirms Rediscovery Of The Asian Small-Clawed Otter After 185 Years
Scientists confirm the presence of the Asian small-clawed otter in Nepal after 185 years, thrilling conservationists.
