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Pakistan orders 100% screening after Nipah cases in India

Pakistan’s health ministry has issued a nationwide advisory ordering full screening of incoming and transit passengers after Nipah virus cases were reported in India.

Bangladesh signs China deal to assemble MALE and VTOL drones

Bangladesh has signed an agreement with China’s CETC to locally assemble MALE and VTOL drones for its air force, aiming to boost domestic defence manufacturing and technical capacity.

Iran warns of swift response after Trump threat

Iran says its armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any aggression after US President Donald Trump renewed military warnings, amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Pakistan Railways to export wagons, passenger coaches to five countries

Pakistan Railways plans to export wagons and passenger coaches to Chile, Argentina, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka as part of efforts to expand overseas sales and boost revenue.

Illegal Indian migration raises global security concerns after 85,000 US arrests

Illegal crossings by Indian nationals into the United States surged in 2024, prompting international security agencies to flag rising risks linked to smuggling networks and document fraud.

Pakistan mineral exports to China surge as copper hits $1.14bn

Pakistan’s mineral exports to China rose sharply in 2025, led by copper worth $1.14 billion and a 4,700 percent jump in aluminium ore shipments, reflecting growing industrial cooperation.

India, EU seal trade pact slashing tariffs on Indian exports

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a major free trade agreement covering nearly two billion people, with both sides pledging deeper economic cooperation and expanded market access.

Govt assures overseas Pakistanis on Islamabad property rights

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says authorities must resolve overseas Pakistanis’ property complaints within seven days, pledging swift action against illegal occupation.

Pakistan’s Ghani Dairies plans $8.9m market debut in landmark dairy listing

Ghani Dairies Limited aims to raise Rs2.5 billion through an IPO, marking Pakistan’s first large-scale corporate dairy farm listing as demand for processed milk rises.

Saudi crown prince tells Iran kingdom will not aid any aggression

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman assured Iran’s president that Riyadh will not allow its territory or airspace to be used against Tehran amid rising regional tensions.

Pakistan president meets UAE leader to boost trade, investment ties

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, focusing on trade, investment, energy cooperation and regional developments.

NADRA launches national bug bounty with HEC to boost cyber security

NADRA has launched its first national Bug Bounty Challenge with HEC and PakCERT to strengthen Pakistan’s digital identity security and promote ethical hacking nationwide.