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Pakistan set to build a steel mill in Karachi in cooperation with Russia

Pakistan set to build a steel mill in Karachi in cooperation with Russia

MOSCOW, July 9. /TASS/. Pakistan would like to build a steel mill in Karachi jointly with Russia, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on industry Haroon Akhtar Khan told TASS. "We haven't signed anything yet but it is about a steel...

Pakistan plans to launch direct rail service with Russia — prime minister's aide

Pakistan plans to launch direct rail service with Russia — prime minister's aide

MOSCOW, July 9. /TASS/. Pakistan intends to implement a project to launch direct rail service with Russia, as well as with Belarus and Kazakhstan, Special Assistant to the Pakistani Prime Minister on industry Haroon Akhtar Khan told TASS. "There...

Pakistan receives record $38.3bn remittances in FY25

Pakistan receives record $38.3bn remittances in FY25

Remittances rise 27% from FY24 to FY25. Monthly inflows top $3.4bn in June 2025. Saudi Arabia sends highest remittance in June. KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan stood at $3.4 billion in June 2025, marking an 8% increase year-on-year,...

Pakistan launches 10-year national fisheries, aquaculture policy to boost blue economy

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan has launched a 10-year National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy (2025-2035) to harness the untapped potential of its marine and inland water resources and promote sustainable economic growth, the Ministry of...

Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army targets military convoy; outposts in Kalat, Turbat

Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army targets military convoy; outposts in Kalat, Turbat

Quetta [Pakistan], July 9 (ANI): In a series of coordinated strikes, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for four separate attacks targeting Pakistani military forces in the Kalat and Turbat regions of Balochistan....

Pakistan’s registered voters exceed 134 million

Pakistan’s registered voters exceed 134 million

ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan has released the latest nationwide voter statistics, revealing that the total number of registered voters has surpassed 134.4 million. According to the data, Islamabad has 1.207 million registered...

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to boost defence and economic cooperation

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to boost defence and economic cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkiye Wednesday agreed to boost their cooperation in a range of sectors, including defence, trade, energy and infrastructure, aiming to enhance bilateral trade volume to USD 5 billion. This was agreed during talks between...

Pakistan to ban 27 YouTube channels after court order

Pakistan to ban 27 YouTube channels after court order

“I assure everybody that I will keep covering Balochs, Missing persons, Blasphemy gang victims, minorities, fundamental rights, compromised judges, rigged elections, hybrid regime & unconditional role of forces,” he said on a statement posted to...

Pakistan's remittances surge 26.6 pct in fiscal 2025

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Remittances sent by overseas Pakistani workers rose by 26.6 percent to a record 38.3 billion U.S. dollars in fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), up from 30.3 billion dollars in FY24, the State Bank of Pakistan said Wednesday....

Pakistan defeat China 2-1 to reach U18 Asia Cup semi-finals

Pakistan defeat China 2-1 to reach U18 Asia Cup semi-finals

Pakistan secured a spot in the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 semi-finals after defeating hosts China 2-1 at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre on July 9. Pakistan began the contest with intensity, taking an early lead in the 11th minute when...

Pakistan’s first National Dredging Company formed

Pakistan’s first National Dredging Company formed

Pakistan’s first National Dredging and Marine Services (NDMS) company has been formed in collaboration with Port Qasim Authority, Karachi Port Trust, Gwadar Port Authority and National Logistics Corporation (NLC), according to a statement on...

British-Pakistani entrepreneur honoured at UK Parliament for Pakistan investments

British-Pakistani entrepreneur honoured at UK Parliament for Pakistan investments

LONDON: Renowned British-Pakistani entrepreneur Shafiq Akbar was honoured here at the UK Parliament in recognition of his contributions to Pakistan’s economy — including the creation of thousands of jobs, real estate sector investments and...

Pakistan receives record $38.3 billion in remittances in FY25, surging 27%

Pakistan receives record $38.3 billion in remittances in FY25, surging 27%

Pakistan’s economy received a major boost in FY25, as workers’ remittances soared to a historic $38.3 billion, marking a 27% year-on-year increase from $30.3 billion in FY24. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, this $8 billion jump reflects...

Pakistan and Türkiye pledge to boost ties, aim for $5 billion trade

Pakistan and Türkiye pledge to boost ties, aim for $5 billion trade

Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic and economic cooperation, aiming to raise their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion in the coming years. This agreement was made during the visit of Turkish Foreign...

Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm commitment to boost ties, target $5 billion trade volume

Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm commitment to boost ties, target $5 billion trade volume

Pakistan and Türkiye on Wednesday reaffirmed their resolve to deepen strategic and economic cooperation, targeting a bilateral trade volume of $5 billion in the coming years, state-run APP reported. The understanding came during the visit of...

Breaking: Pakistan Central Bank To Roll Out Digital Currency Pilot

Breaking: Pakistan Central Bank To Roll Out Digital Currency Pilot

Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot program for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), Governor Jameel Ahmad confirmed on Wednesday. The move is part of the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize its financial system and...

Chronic Water Shortages Plague Pakistan’s Capital

Chronic Water Shortages Plague Pakistan’s Capital

India and Pakistan continue to make headlines as they trade harsh words and threats about the fate of the Indus Waters Treaty. However, the origins of many of Pakistan’s water problems are much closer home. Degraded infrastructure and...

World Bank highlights Pakistan’s progress on digital infrastructure, inclusive ID

World Bank highlights Pakistan’s progress on digital infrastructure, inclusive ID

As Pakistan transitions to a more digital economy, access, infrastructure, and inclusion remain major challenges. The World Bank’s Pakistan Development Update 2025 emphasizes the importance of increasing digital connections and enhancing digital...

Trump prevented war between India, Pakistan during presidency: US Secretary of State

Trump prevented war between India, Pakistan during presidency: US Secretary of State

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that under President Donald Trump’s leadership, America has “prevented and ended” a war between India and Pakistan. “Just going through a list here Mr President…and all these achievements that have happened...

Watch video: Pakistan gets exposed as fmr-foreign minister shields UN-designated LeT terrorist, says Hafiz Abdur Rauf is...

Watch video: Pakistan gets exposed as fmr-foreign minister shields UN-designated LeT terrorist, says Hafiz Abdur Rauf is...

In what may be called an embarrassment for Pakistan and its army, former Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar strongly defended Islamabad over the presence of a US-designated terrorist at the funeral of terrorists killed during Operation Sindoor on...

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