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Pakistan advancing toward Vision 2047 with major higher education reforms: Dr Mukhtar
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD - Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Mukhtar Ahmed has reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s higher education sector under Vision 2047, with a strong focus on accessibility, technology integration,...
Muharram 9 processions held across Pakistan peacefully amid tight security
GEO TV
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July 5, 2025
2,763 processions, 7,598 majalis held across Pakistan. Security particularly tight in 1,129 highly sensitive areas. No tolerance for "religious incitement" on social media, says Naqvi. Nationwide processions and majalis, in connection with the...
Pakistan, U.S. conclude critical round of trade negotiations
The Hindu
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July 5, 2025
Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock Pakistan and the U.S. have concluded a critical round of trade negotiations, reaching an understanding on a deal that could shape the future of the country’s key export sectors, a...
Pakistan, US finalize key trade deal ahead of deadline
Daily Times
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July 5, 2025
In a major development, Pakistan and the United States have reached an understanding on a crucial trade agreement — a week before the July 9 deadline. The breakthrough came after a four-day round of intense talks in Washington, led by Pakistan’s...
Annual Ghusal Ceremony of Data Ganj Bakhsh Shrine held with reverence and unity in Lahore
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
The annual Ghusal Mubarak (ceremonial washing) of the shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajveri, widely revered as Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA), was held on Saturday in Lahore with deep religious devotion and a strong spirit of unity. The solemn ceremony brought...
Pakistan, France sign €12 million grant to improve water, sanitation in Punjab
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July 5, 2025
The Government of Pakistan and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a grant agreement worth €12 million in the Ministry of Economic Affairs for a project aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery across selected urban...
Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham and Riyal to PKR – 5 July
Daily Pakistan
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July 5, 2025
KARACHI – Currency market opened today with US Dollar, Euro, and British Pound remained in strong positions against Pakistani Rupee. As per latest rates, US Dollar continues to dominate trading, with a buying rate of Rs285.5 and a [selling rate of...
Pakistan seeks backing from foreign donors to cut power tariffs in a bid to revive industry, agriculture: report
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July 5, 2025
The federal government has proposed a new initiative to foreign donors, including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, in a bid to reduce electricity prices for industrial and agricultural sector consumers by Rs10.5 per unit, aiming to...
Microsoft's Exit Raises Alarms Over Pakistan's Worsening Business Climate
Zee News
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Pakistan is grappling with a critical question: Will any major company or business remain in the country? Social media is flooded with concern over the nation’s worsening business climate, a debate intensified by the recent exit of a global tech...
The Inspiring Journey of the First Pakistani Among Foreign Players in the NFL
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
From Kuwait to NFL: The Epic Journey of the First Pakistani Player! NFL Goes Global Unlike sports like baseball or basketball, the number of foreign players in the NFL is surprisingly low, just around 3%. But that's starting to change. The league...
US sanctions firms in Pakistan, India over Iranian oil trade links
Daily Times
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July 4, 2025
The United States has imposed sanctions on six companies and multiple vessels for helping Iran sell and transport oil and petrochemical products. The blacklisted firms include those based in Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Panama. Washington says...
Pakistan and Sri Lanka look to boost bilateral cooperation
Colombo Gazette
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July 4, 2025
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will look to boost bilateral cooperation particularly in the political, trade, and cultural spheres. The High Commissioner–designate of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Fred Seneviratne paid a courtesy call on the Additional...
Pakistan, France sign €12m grant agreement to improve urban water, sanitation in Punjab
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD - The Government of Pakistan and French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a grant agreement worth Euro 12 million in Ministry of Economic Affairs for a project aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery across...
Pakistan’s Sporting Future
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
Pakistan’s sporting future holds immense promise beyond cricket, with recent successes offering hope. In hockey, Pakistan reached the final of the FIH Men’s Nations Cup after years of decline. In squash, young players like Noor Zaman and Hamza...
Karachi police issue traffic plan for Muharram processions
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
KARACHI - The Karachi Traffic Police (KTP) issued a traffic plan for 8-10th Muharram, outlining the procession routes as well as alternative traffic flows. Stringent security measures are being taken across the country, such as army deployment as...
Pakistan, Kazakhstan set $1 billion trade goal amid push for deeper economic ties
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July 3, 2025
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, has said that the current trade volume between Pakistan and Kazakhstan remains far below its true potential, and both sides have now set an ambitious target of boosting bilateral trade to...
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Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Trump branded, browbeat and prevailed. But his big bill may come at a political cost WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has made tax cuts a central part of his political legacy. There were his first-term cuts. And now the Republican has pushed through...
Pakistan, Russia agree to boost trade routes through Central Asia via enhanced road and rail links
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July 3, 2025
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to advance efforts to enhance regional connectivity through expanded road and rail infrastructure linking the two countries via Central Asia, a move aimed at facilitating regional trade and strengthening bilateral...
Finance Act restricts IRO’s presence to business premises only
Business Recorder
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July 5, 2025
LAHORE: The Finance Act has restricted the presence of Inland Revenue Officer (IRO) to business premises only. Previously, the Bill had proposed that the Officer can be placed at the premises of the person. Tax experts have pointed out that a...
Pakistan concerned over India’s continued military build-up
Business Recorder
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) is deeply concerned over India’s continued military build-up, which appears to be configured against Pakistan and poses a grave threat to regional stability. “Pakistan is fully prepared to deal with any threat or...