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February 28, 2025

Saqib Mushtaq

FeaturedNewsPakistan

New sanctions increase pressure on Iran’s UAV and Ballistic Missile programs

The United States is today sanctioning six entities based in the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong, that have been involved in the procurement of key components by entities connected to Iran’s UAV and ballistic missile programs. Today’s action, which is part of President Trump’s maximum pressure campaign on the Iranian regime, aims to disrupt efforts by the Iranian entity Pishtazan Kavosh Gostar Boshra (PKGB) to reconstitute its procurement network and continue obtaining critical parts from foreign suppliers. The United States will use all available means to expose and disrupt Iran’s growing UAV and missile development and proliferation, which

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

January 13, 2025

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Business

Indonesia Joins BRICS: A New Era?

Listen to the article KARACHI: BRICS continues to grow as Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country with a strong economic base, has become a full member. Anadolu Ajansi quoted Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono as saying, “As a BRICS member, Indonesia wants to become a bridge for the interests of developing economies and Indo-Pacific countries. We will continue to remain active in preventing further escalation to geographical economic and geopolitical rivalry’. Brazil is the current chair of the bloc, which has 11 full members, including China, Egypt, Russia, India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Iran and

January 10, 2025

Muhammad Zamir Assadi

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Improving Pakistan’s Cotton: Lessons from China’s Xinjiang (Opinion)

Cotton is a critical agricultural commodity for Pakistan, often referred to as the “king of crops” due to its significant economic and industrial impact. As one of the world’s leading cotton producers, Pakistan has long relied on its cotton industry for employment, income, and export revenue. However, the Pakistani cotton sector faces several challenges, including low productivity, climate-related issues, and inconsistent quality. To address these challenges and improve the international standing of Pakistan’s cotton, there is a need for modernization. Drawing lessons from Xinjiang, China’s major cotton-producing region, which has successfully integrated mechanization and digital technologies, could provide a roadmap