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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

March 2, 2025

Tahir Khan

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طورخم سرحد کھولنے کے لئے پاک افغان مذاکرات ناکام

پاکستانی اور افغان حکام کے درمیان تجارت اور مسافروں کی آمد ورفت کے لئے اہم سرحدی گزرگاہ طورخم کھولنے کے لئے مذاکرات ناکام ہوگئے ہیں۔ طورخم سرحد 21 فروری کو دونوں سائڈز پر سرحد کے قریب چیک پوسٹ اور دیگر تعمیرات کے معاملے پر تنازعہ سامنے انے کے بعد بند کردیا گیا تھا۔ پاک افغان مشترکہ صنعت وتجارت کے ایک مرکزی رہنما ضیاء الحق سرحدی نے ‘دی پاکستان ڈیلی’ کو بتایا کہ سرحد بند ہونے کی وجہ سے دونوں جانب تقریبا پانچ ہزار مال بردار گاڑیاں کھڑی ہیں جن میں خوراکی مواد بھی شامل ہے جس سے دونوں ممالک کے

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 7, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pak-Bangladesh synergy raises hope for revival of SAARC

Islamabad: Moving beyond bloc and past politics, the recent synergy between Pakistan and Bangladesh offers a promising opportunity for the revival of SAARC, which has been practically dysfunctional for over a decade. Renewed commitment of both states to work together for regional peace and prosperity amid geopolitical challenges is encouraging. However, beyond government ties, fostering people-to-people connections is essential for sustained and prosperous cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh. These were the views expressed by Dr. Usman Chohan, Director Economic Affairs & National Development at CASS at a discussion organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS). Amb Jauhar Saleem, President

January 29, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan to be part of premium economic club of world G-20 by 2030: Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan will be the part of premium economic club of the world G-20 by 2030 due to its enormous economic potential. Speaking at the Pakistan Business Council’s Dialogue on the Economy in Islamabad, he emphasized all stakeholders to work collectively for economic sovereignty of the country. He said that we have become 24th largest economy of the world and inflation has been declined from double digit to four percent. Highlighting the achievements at diplomatic fronts made by country during the present PML-N government, he said that Pakistan became the non-permanent member