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  • France: A Trustworthy Ally

    France: A Trustworthy Ally

    Pakistan, October 14 — The saying “a friend in need is a friend indeed” accurately describes France’s relationship with Pakistan. Throughout various challenges—be it an energy crisis, preservation of historical sites, advancement in higher…

  • Strategic South Asia: Part 1

    Strategic South Asia: Part 1

    Pakistan, October 14 — The strategic environment in South Asia is primarily shaped by the power balance between two nuclear-armed nations, India and Pakistan. The contentious ties of India with other countries are increasingly…

  • Stocks plunge 4,500 points in major sell-off

    Stocks plunge 4,500 points in major sell-off

    Pakistan, October 14 – Increased tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border during the weekend caused ripples in financial markets, leading to fear at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. Investor confidence experienced a significant…

  • PNSC Secures Deal to Acquire Two Aframax Tankers

    PNSC Secures Deal to Acquire Two Aframax Tankers

    Pakistan, October 14 — The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), the nation’s official maritime carrier, stated that its fully owned subsidiaries – Karachi Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. and Lahore Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. – have entered…

  • Rupee Edges Higher Against Dollar

    Rupee Edges Higher Against Dollar

    Pakistan, October 14 — On Monday, the Rupee gained 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading, ending at Rs 281.16, compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs 281.17. However, according to…

  • Gold Surges to Record Rs 428,200 per Tola

    Gold Surges to Record Rs 428,200 per Tola

    Pakistan, Oct. 14 — On Monday, the cost of 24-karat gold per tola hit a record high, climbing by Rs 5,500 to Rs 428,200 from Rs 422,700 the previous day, as reported by the…

  • Petroleum Minister’s Russia Visit Boosts Energy Ties

    Petroleum Minister’s Russia Visit Boosts Energy Ties

    Pakistan, October 14 — Ali Pervez Malik, the Federal Minister for Petroleum, made a notable trip to Russia, attending the 14th St. Petersburg International Gas Forum 2025 (SPIGF) and engaging in top-level discussions aimed…

  • Kuwait-Pakistan Trade Expo to Boost Bilateral Commerce

    Kuwait-Pakistan Trade Expo to Boost Bilateral Commerce

    Pakistan, October 14 — The Kuwait-Pakistan Business Expo 2025, set to take place from December 11 to 13 in Kuwait, aims to offer a top-tier platform for showcasing Pakistani goods, investigating collaborative opportunities, and…

  • Spinners Threaten South Africa in Gaddafi Test

    Spinners Threaten South Africa in Gaddafi Test

    Pakistan, Oct. 14 — Noman Ali’s four-wicket performance enabled Pakistan to take the lead as South Africa ended the second day of the first test match at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday at 216-6. South…