AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Diplomacy: Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran to help restart stalled Iran–US peace talks, as Iran and Pakistan also agreed on joint steps to facilitate border trade and transit—while Israel hit southern Lebanon despite a truce extension. Border Trade & Energy Routes: Iran says Strait of Hormuz transit will normalize only when security improves, and a new Iranian mechanism is set to manage traffic and collect tolls—keeping global shipping and regional costs in focus. Karachi Enforcement: The FIA has ordered a detailed probe into its Sarafa Bazaar raid after claims that far less silver was recovered than expected, with questions now swirling around how the operation was handled. Economy & Markets: Pakistan marked a first for seafood exports, crossing $500m, and finance minister Aurangzeb called the inaugural Panda Bond a “transformational step” to deepen China ties. Digital Governance: The government unveiled new civil service conduct rules, including electronic asset declarations and tighter digital behaviour standards. Humanitarian Pressure: WFP says about 500,000 people have returned to Afghanistan since start-2026, with returns from Pakistan rising and straining host communities.
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