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Uzbekistan drives Turkic States economic integration with $9 billion trade turnover
The nation's role in the Turkic Vision–2040 strategy aims to leverage a combined $1.8 trillion GDP to boost regional connectivity and digital trade.
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Pakistan approves new regulations for virtual assets and maritime zones
The move aims to bolster the national anti-money laundering framework by bringing digital assets and maritime activities under stricter oversight.
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Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan agree to cooperate on healthcare and housing
The agreement aims to upgrade cardiac facilities and rebuild 200 homes for flood victims in the northern region.
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IESCO schedules power outages across Islamabad and Rawalpindi on 28 October
The planned shutdowns involve dozens of feeders and major transmission lines to facilitate annual maintenance of power transformers and bus couplers.
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Cattle raids in South Sudan kill at least 72 people
The violence follows a period of instability in Warrap state as the country prepares for presidential elections in December.
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Pakistan government plans poverty-based electricity relief for low-consumption households
The move aims to address issues where bills double for consumers exceeding 200 units while the government targets eliminating circular debt.
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Momin Agha reviews poliovirus eradication progress at National Emergency Operations Centre
The official called for improved inter-sector coordination and stricter accountability to ensure every child receives life-saving vaccinations.
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Rawalpindi antiques restorer Ahsan Shakeel preserves Mughal and British era metalcraft
The 72-year-old craftsman faces a shrinking customer base as modern plastic and stainless steel goods replace rare vintage items.
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National Textile University announces vacancies for teaching and non-teaching roles
The institution is seeking academic, administrative, and technical staff for its Faisalabad and Karachi campuses on contract or lump-sum salary bases.
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Abdul Aleem Khan orders comprehensive business plan for Pakistan Post
The initiative seeks to stabilize the postal service's finances and protect 22,000 jobs by accelerating a decade-overdue digital transformation.
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Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairs steering committee on sustainable development goals
The Foreign Minister ordered agencies to accelerate project execution and ensure transparent fund distribution to reach target communities.
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Pakistan power distribution losses fall to Rs325 billion this year
The reduction in distribution losses has eased the government's budget burden by Rs200 billion as the state works to target subsidies by income.
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Hafiz Naeemur Rehman threatens mid-November march over petroleum levy
The Jamaat-e-Islami leader warned that the party will protest on the streets if the government fails to abolish the fuel tax.
Business
International Packaging Films Limited reports Rs11.13 billion revenue for first quarter
Export sales nearly doubled to Rs3.515 billion despite a decline in gross profit and ongoing supply chain risks from the Middle East crisis.
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Netherlands withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel participation
The broadcaster cited societal sensitivities regarding Israel's involvement as the reason for the decision to step back from the competition.
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Islamabad High Court orders enforcement of laws against online harassment and blackmail
The court ordered federal agencies to coordinate on cybercrime while demanding the immediate removal of a citizen from a passport blacklist.
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins state visit to China
The visit includes meetings with Premier Li Qiang and a tour of a sustainable urban development project.
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Israeli army continues large-scale offensive in Hebron for fifth day
The displaced population includes 336 infants, 441 elderly people, 216 pregnant and nursing women, and 44 people with disabilities.
Business
Pakistan Institute of Management announces 11 professional diploma and certification programs
The training includes specialized courses in artificial intelligence, human resources, and fraud prevention with classes held on weekends.
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Iran executes athlete Ali-Sina Mostafavi following supreme court ruling
Mostafavi is one of six athletes executed in cases linked to the January protests or earlier political charges.
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Buraq Automobile to launch local assembly plant for high-displacement motorcycles
The facility aims to lower the Alltrhike 450 price by 23 percent and introduce fuel-efficient electronic fuel injection motorcycles to the market.
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Japan raises international production incentive minimum spend to JPY800 million
The move comes as the government aims to quadruple the industry by 2033 and launch a new body to centralize content-industry support by 2027.
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Mari Energies and Engro Fertilizers sign MoU to boost farming yields
The partnership includes programs for STEM learning, vocational training, healthcare, and environmental sustainability for local communities.
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Truce begins in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky
The ceasefire, secured by Melania Trump, aims to facilitate humanitarian aid and the evacuation of thousands of civilians trapped in the conflict zone.