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Mustehkam Pakistan urges govt to prioritise anti-smuggling measures
The Nation
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July 10, 2025
LAHORE - Fawad Khan, spokesperson for Mustehkam Pakistan, has said that illicit trade is draining the country’s resources and undermining its ability to function effectively, saying that Mustehkam Pakistan hopes the World Health Organization...
No one can dare to target Pakistan’s nuclear program: DG ISPR
The Nation
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July 10, 2025
RAWALPINDI - Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that India’s nefarious intentions were part of an organized conspiracy to destabilize and disrupt security in Pakistan, particularly in...
Trading Corporation of Pakistan, private sector granted major tax exemptions on sugar imports
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 10, 2025
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted major tax exemptions to the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and the private sector for the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar. The FBR’s latest decision includes an exemption from customs...
Pakistan, Türkiye aim for $5bn trade volume
Daily Times
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July 9, 2025
Pakistan and Türkiye on Wednesday reaffirmed their resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including defence, trade, energy, culture, education, and infrastructure, pledging to enhance the bilateral trade volume to $5 billion....
Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan Very Much Expected This'
Rediff
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'India has been preparing for the last 15 days... it won't be easy for Pakistan if it tries to dominate escalation.' IMAGE: A view of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir after the Indian strike, May 7 2025. Photograph: Reuters With Operation...
'India Should Hit Pakistan Army Targets'
Rediff
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'There's something called deterrence by punishment.' 'That means you hit in a manner calculated to raise costs and consequences for Pakistan, so that the next time it attempts a Pahalgam-like attack, it has to think ten times.' IMAGE: A building...
How China Supported Pakistan's Attacks
Rediff
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China supplied more than $20 billion worth of arms to Pakistan. These include 20 J-10CE and JF-17 Block III fighter aircraft, Wing Loong drones, frigates, submarines, Hongqi HQ-9P surface-to-air missiles, 240 PL-15E air-to-air missiles, LY-80 air...
'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'
Rediff
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'Right now, we have no relationship with Pakistan. And the relationship with China is not great.' IMAGE: The Bilal mosque in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, May 7, 2025 after it was struck by an Indian missile. Photograph:...
'China Will Keep Supplying Pakistan Weapons'
Rediff
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'The lesson Beijing would have learned is that there is, cost-benefit wise, no better option than to keep the Pakistan military supplied with its most advanced armaments, certain that in hostilities with India these would be used for maximum...
'Dawood Is De Facto Ruler Of Pakistan'
Rediff
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'He decides who will be Pakistan's prime minister, president, even provincial chief ministers.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Author S Hussain Zaidi has just published his latest book From Dubai To Karachi: The Dawood Saga Continues. Zaidi,...
Why Pakistan Was Desperate For Ceasefire
Rediff
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'The devastating Indian Air Force strikes on the night of May 9-10 exposed Pakistan's vulnerabilities.' 'If these had continued, it would have further degraded Pakistan's ability to continue with air operations.' IMAGE: Akashteer, India's key...
India beats China, US Pakistan, 81% Indian employees find… Study makes MASSIVE claim, says…
India.com
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July 10, 2025
Home Business India beats China, US Pakistan, 81% Indian employees find… Study makes MASSIVE claim, says… The report notes that in India, the most pronounced use of AI is evident among those who are notably short on time (i.e., parents)....
Pakistan to participate in ASEAN forum
The Express Tribune
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July 9, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at the 32nd Ministerial Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 11 (tomorrow). The high-level...
Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?
Rediff
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The 'mediation' by the United States from behind the scene on the diplomatic track appears to be once again working, which calls on both Delhi and Islamabad to show restraint and pull back from a military confrontation, notes Ambassador M K...
India-Pakistan: 'China Could Create Problems'
Rediff
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'If there is a military standoff eyeball to eyeball on the western border, the Chinese could create problems by making movements in the north, in our northeast, which could involve us tying down some forces there so that could stretch our military...
Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda
Rediff
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'It is typical of China's strategic deception of making virtue out of necessity,' observes Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Security personnel carry out a search operation in the Baisaran area in Pahalgam, April 23, 2025, following the Pahalgam terrorist...
Why Did IMF Loan Pakistan Money During War?
Rediff
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It is time for India to raise its voice not just through military prowess, but through professionalism, principled voting and partnerships, asserts Deepak Mishra. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The decision by the International Monetary Fund...
Reem Shaikh reveals facing online abuse after not commenting about Air India Ahmedabad plane crash; says 'Was told isko Pakistan bhejo, deshdrohi'
The Times of India
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July 10, 2025
Reem Shaikh, known for Tujhse Hai Rabta, faced backlash after a video surfaced showing her reaction to a question about the Ahmedabad plane crash. She was accused of insensitivity, especially since her sister is an Air India flight attendant.
Pakistan plans digital currency pilot
The Express Tribune
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July 10, 2025
Listen to article KARACHI/SINGAPORE: Pakistan's central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalising legislation to regulate virtual assets, Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Wednesday, as the country ramped up efforts...
Bad news for low-wage India, Pakistan, Bangladesh workers in Saudi Arabia as Riyadh launches new visa rules
India.com
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July 10, 2025
Home News New visa rules kicks in Saudi Arabia, expats to be classified in 3 categories, work permits based on…, these people to be affected The national plan seeks to move the country beyond its reliance on oil and into new industries: tourism,...