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December 23, 2025

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US President unveils plan for ‘Trump-class’ battleships to boost US sea power

US President Donald Trump walks past a rendering of the ‘Trump Class’ USS Deifant at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025. — Reuters President Trump on Monday announced plans for a new “Trump class” of battleships, marking the start of an expanded naval buildup and signaling increased scrutiny of defense contractors for production delays and cost overruns. The announcement represents the latest example of the president renaming an aspect of the federal government in his image. Trump – who has criticized the appearance of US warships in the past – will be personally involved in the plans.

December 2, 2025

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Russia’s Putin seeks to boost energy and defense exports by visiting India

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. — Reuters President Putin visits India after four years. India-Russia to expand nuclear energy cooperation. Moscow is likely to seek help to find spare parts for its oil assets. NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a two-day visit to India from Thursday, proposing more sales of Russian oil, missile systems and fighter jets in a bid to restore energy and defense ties battered by US pressure on the South Asian

November 21, 2025

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Pakistan unveils new plan to boost social projects with public and private funding

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, reflecting on the prospects for improving philanthropy through policy and tax structure improvements, said the emerging Pakistan Social Impact Financing Framework, a new initiative under the Prime Minister’s Office, aims to mobilize public, private and philanthropic capital for measurable social outcomes. Speaking at the Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2025, organized by the Center for Philanthropy Pakistan (PCP), he said Pakistan’s corporate giving reached a record Rs 25.44 billion

November 17, 2025

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MBS visits White House to boost cooperation on oil, security and high tech

MBS makes first trip to the US since the 2018 assassination of Khashoggi, whom US intelligence had linked to him but he denied US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a welcoming ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 13, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS A visit by Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler to the White House for talks on Tuesday with US President Donald Trump aims to deepen decades of cooperation on oil and security while expanding ties in trade, technology and potentially nuclear power. It will be Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first trip

November 1, 2025

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Pakistan looks to BRICS+ to boost trade

LAHORE: Pakistan’s fashion and textile industry is entering a new era of global engagement as the BRICS+ 2025 Fashion Summit in Moscow opens new opportunities for trade diversification and cultural diplomacy. The event, supported by more than 50 of the world’s leading fashion weeks, has provided a vital platform for countries like Pakistan to showcase their textile art, innovation and craftsmanship to non-traditional markets beyond the West. Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) hailed the successful organization of the summit and called for this international platform to be used to boost Pakistan’s trade and fashion exposure across Central

October 26, 2025

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PM Shehbaz unveils ‘Roshan Economy Power Package’ to boost growth

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif speaking at the signing ceremony of privatization of First Women Bank, Islamabad, October 17, 2025. — APP Rs 22.98 per unit only for additional consumption. Three-year program effective from November 2025 to October 2028. Key interest rates remained unchanged at last year’s consumption levels. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday unveiled the landmark ‘Roshan Economy Power Package’, setting a reduced tariff of Rs 22.98 per unit for industrial and rural users, applicable only for electricity consumed above last year’s usage, to boost production, exports and jobs without shifting costs to households. The News was

October 25, 2025

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Pakistan and Iran commit to port-to-port cooperation to boost blue economy

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry talking to Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, who called on him in Islamabad, October 25, 2025. — APP Iranian minister designates port gates for regional trade. Pakistan minister proposes ferry service for pilgrims, traders. Both sides are committed to enhanced transport and maritime cooperation. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Saturday pledged to deepen port-to-port cooperation to boost their respective blue economies, stressing the importance of enhancing regional connectivity to promote trade and investment. The development came during a meeting between the Minister of Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid

October 20, 2025

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SBP and IFC sign agreement to boost local currency lending in Pakistan

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad (right) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) Vice President and Treasurer, Ministry of Finance and Mobilization John Gandolfo sign an agreement. — X/ @StateBank_Pak The SBP-IFC partnership aims to expand financing for the private sector. IFC to manage foreign exchange risks, increase investment in rupees. SBP says the move will help create jobs nationwide. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) — a member of the World Bank Group — have signed an agreement to expand local currency financing and support private sector development in Pakistan. The agreement,

October 20, 2025

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Stocks rise as Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire, IMF deal boost investor sentiment

A trader stands under an electronic board displaying stock prices on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). — INP/Archive The stock market extended gains on Monday, with bullish activity driven by optimism over a ceasefire deal with Afghanistan and confirmation of a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to release the next tranche. The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange rose to an intraday high of 165,348.04 points, gaining 1,541.83 points or 0.94% from its previous close of 163,806.21 points and recorded a low of 164,7281.9 points or 164,281.9%. 164,281.9% or 0.95%. “Upward activity was seen amid

October 14, 2025

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Pakistan aims to boost export to $ 5 billion by next year: Minister

Minister of Informatics and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistani technical and external representative leaders are watching Pakistan Tech Evening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 14, 2025. Dubai: Federal Minister of Informatics and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced that Pakistan is aiming to increase export to $ 5 billion by next year. She spoke to the media after her address at the “Pakistan Tech Evening” held in Dubai. The event was organized by the Pakistani mission to the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the IT and Telecommunications Ministry (MOITT), the Pakistani Software Export Council (PSEB) and Pakistan’s Development

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