12 h. ago Pakistan joins China’s GDI to speed up progress on sustainable development goals

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda. The Global Development […]

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3 d. ago Chinese stance fails India’s ‘push for relisting’ Pakistan on FATF grey list

Turkiye and Japan also extend full support to Pakistan, undermining India’s effort Beijing’s envoy takes a firm stance in Pakistan’s favour, advocating for continued relief and acknowledging the country’s progress on FATF requirements PARIS: India suffered a diplomatic setback in its bid to have Pakistan re-listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list […]

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3 d. ago India pays a heavy price for military escalation: USD 103 billion in economic and strategic losses

NEW DELHI: The recent military escalation between India and Pakistan has resulted in a severe economic and strategic setback for India, with total estimated losses surpassing USD 103 billion. The failed ‘Operation Sindoor’ that began as a high-stakes show of strength quickly turned into a costly miscalculation, exposing critical vulnerabilities in India’s economic and diplomatic […]

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1 week ago India’s regional supremacy claims collapse, says FM Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared on Wednesday that India’s aspirations for regional supremacy have “collapsed in the face of Pakistan’s growing diplomatic influence.” He made the remarks at a press conference held in Islamabad, following his recent visit to China. Speaking about the May 19 trip to Beijing, Dar […]

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2 w. ago Maritime minister calls for JVs with Sindh to boost blue economy, climate resilience

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has articulated a comprehensive vision to enhance Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure, bolster the blue economy, and strengthen climate resilience through strategic collaborations with the Sindh government This was discussed during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and Special Assistant to […]

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3 w. ago Punjab Government Prepares Fiscal Strategy to Boost Revenue and Economic Growth

Lahore – The Punjab government is adopting a proactive approach to prepare for the upcoming fiscal year by focusing on expanding provincial resources and enhancing revenue generation. In a recent meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Resource Mobilisation, chaired by Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, key officials from tax and revenue departments reviewed projected financial […]

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3 w. ago India accused of pushing for Pakistan’s return to FATF grey list

LAHORE – May 25, 2025: India is reportedly pressuring the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to place Pakistan back on its grey list, in what experts call a deliberate attempt to derail Pakistan’s economic progress. According to international and diplomatic sources, Delhi has also opposed World Bank funding for Islamabad. A senior Indian official, quoted […]

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3 w. ago Major diplomatic security milestones achieved during China visit, says Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday calling his recent three-day China visit “highly successful,” said that Pakistan had achieved significant progress on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during the engagements held in Beijing. The deputy prime minister, addressing a news conference, said that it was not a routine […]

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3 w. ago Significant progress made on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during China trip: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday calling his recent three-day China visit “highly successful,” said that Pakistan had achieved significant progress on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during the engagements held in Beijing. The deputy prime minister, addressing a news conference, said that it was not a […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan, US explore deeper strategic and economic cooperation in LA

LOS ANGELES: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, held a high-level meeting with California State Senator Bob Archuleta at Pakistan House in Los Angeles, signaling continued diplomatic momentum between Islamabad and Washington. According to the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, DC, both sides expressed satisfaction with the current state of bilateral ties and […]

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