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Dar receives calls from EU, Qatar, regional counterparts as Pakistan drives US‑Iran truce

EU foreign policy chief and Qatar’s minister of state also appreciate Pakistan’s efforts in call with DPM FM Dar received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zaidong. Photo: MOFA Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in advancing peace and security in the Middle East and the Gulf region…

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PSX rises on hopes of peace talks success

Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed slightly higher on Tuesday, supported mainly by strength in the banking sector, though the trading session remained highly volatile….

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PTI rally request for tomorrow denied by Rawalpindi DC

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district administration on Wednesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s request for a no-objection certificate to hold a rally at Liaquat Bagh on April 9. PTI demanded permission as Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced a protest, the date the party was removed from power four years ago, after a no-confidence motion. Following the announcement by PTI, a day…

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PM pushes currency swap deals

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office has issued fresh instructions to finalise currency swap agreements with the European Union (EU), Russia and Iran, in a move that can lessen dollar dependency and integrate trade with regional economies. The agenda of currency swap agreements has been made part of the Ministry…

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Pakistan steals spotlight online after brokering US-Iran ceasefire

From viral memes to political ballads, Pakistan’s ceasefire proposal turns global diplomacy into internet gold A tense international standoff quickly became internet comedy gold as the hashtag #PakGlobalPeaceMaker started trending on X. Timelines exploded with memes casting Pakistan as the world’s unofficial referee, stepping in to fix global tensions like it was just another Wednesday. Behind…

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PBF seeks safeguards in 28th Amendment

Calls for fiscal discipline, currency stability as devolution of agriculture, industry fails to deliver Within 60 days of the approval of FRDL (Amendment) Act 2021, the federal government will establish an office to be called debt management office. photo: file LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has written to leading political figures, including Nawaz Sharif,…

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Islamabad’s NIC swaps traditional career fair for startup matchmaking expo

From equity conversations to on-the-spot hiring, fair redefined how students connect with Pakistan’s startup ecosystem Students gather at the Founders’ Fair at NIC, Islamabad. PHOTO: NIC Islamabad’s National Incubation Centre (NIC) hosted a Founder’s Fair from April 6 to 8, allowing for a curated, high-energy networking expo that bridges the gap between high-growth startups and top…

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PM Shehbaz holds talks with Iranian president on US-Iran ceasefire

Leaders discuss start of formal negotiations under Pakistan-facilitated framework and reopening of Strait of Hormuz PM Shehbaz (right) holds talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) on US-Iran ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday on the ceasefire between Iran and the United States during a telephonic conversation, the Prime Minister’s Office said…

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