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March 17, 2025

Tahir Khan

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Pak Afghan jirga makes progress, Torkham could be opened anytime: member

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Afghan elders and traders made progress in a joint Jirga held on Monday to discuss the reopening of Torkham, a key border crossing for trade and pedestrians, a Jirga member said. Torkham was closed on Feb 21 after a controversy surfaced over constructions on both sides near the border. Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan told a weekly press briefing on March 13 that the Afghan side had carried out an illegal and unilateral construction activity within the Pakistani territory at two points along the Pakistan border. On their part, Afghan Taliban officials insisted that they

March 3, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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SIFC paving way for foreign investments to boost economy

Special Investment Facilitation Council is paving the way for investments from different countries to improve the country’s economic situation. In this regard, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirate aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. The UAE has expressed interest in investing in various sectors, including banking, mining, railways and infrastructure. A significant agreement between Pakistan Railways and the UAE’s Etihad Rail is expected to improve the railway network. The strategic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE will enhance cooperation in trade, investment and energy sectors. Pakistan, Uzbekistan set $1 billion trade target: Uzbek

February 24, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan, Azerbaijan set to finalize $2bn investment agreements in April

BAKU: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties, with plans to finalize investment agreements worth $2 billion by April. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement during his official visit to Baku, where he met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Speaking at a joint press conference, PM Shehbaz expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s investment pledge, highlighting its potential to boost economic cooperation. “This investment will bring mutual benefits to both countries,” he stated. The two sides have given themselves a one-month deadline to finalize the agreements, with an Azerbaijani delegation scheduled to visit Islamabad in April for

February 6, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pak-China Presidents discuss development of CPEC

President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. During the meeting, they exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as regional and international matters of mutual interest. They also discussed to further explore the opportunities to further expand the scope of their partnership. Both sides reiterated their resolve to support each other on matters of mutual interest. President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the unique, time-tested, and special relations between the two countries. He said China’s exemplary development and prosperity are a manifestation of the vision of the

February 5, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Aga Khan IV, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88

LISBON: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community and philanthropist, passed away in Lisbon. He was 88. A notice on the website of the Aga Khan Development Network – the development organisation he founded – announced his death, saying that he “passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025… surrounded by his family”. It said: “His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community, passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. “Prince Karim Aga Khan was the founder and chairman

February 4, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan, KSA ink two financing agreements worth over $1b

Pakistan and Saudi Fund for Development have signed two financing agreements worth over one billion dollar. These agreements include “Deferred Payment for Oil Import from Saudi Arabia” worth 1.2 billion dollar for one year and “Construction of Gravity Flow Water Supply Scheme” at Mansehra amounting to 41 million dollar. Secretary Economic Affairs Dr Kazim Niaz and Chief Executive Officer Saudi Fund for Development Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad signed the agreements. Among others, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki witnessed the signing ceremony.

January 29, 2025

Saif Awan

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Maryam Nawaz vision: Own Roof for Every Homeless

Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting with regard to Apni Chhat….Apna Ghar program in which a detailed review was taken on progress being made about Apni Chhat….Apna Ghar program. The scheme to provide free plots to homeless citizens in Punjab was reviewed along with taking into consideration various other recommendations and proposals. The Chief Minister directed to conduct a detailed review of 3 and 5 marla government housing schemes across the province. The meeting decided to establish an 8-member committee to finalize TORs for providing free of cost plots to the public. It was

January 29, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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CDWP approves 16 development projects worth Rs259.68b

The Central Development Working Party has approved 16 development projects worth of 259.68 billion rupees. The approval was given during a meeting of the CDWP in Islamabad with Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Ahsan Iqbal in the chair. Out of these, seven projects were recommended to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council for its consideration and approval.