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Pakistan raises US visa pause with lawmakers in Washington

A Pakistani Senate delegation has urged US lawmakers to review the suspension of immigrant visas for Pakistani nationals during rare parliamentary meetings on Capitol Hill.

Pakistan cites self-defence after May clashes with India UN

Pakistan told the UN Security Council it exercised its inherent right of self-defence following what it described as Indian military aggression in May 2025.

Türkiye shows interest in aerospace collaboration on Pakistan’s JF-17

Türkiye has signalled interest in aerospace cooperation with Pakistan, exploring R&D and industrial collaboration linked to the JF-17 fighter jet programme.

Nipah virus cases in India raise concerns ahead of T20 World Cup

India reports fresh Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, prompting quarantines as teams and fans prepare to arrive for the ICC T20 World Cup.

Haleon Pakistan invests £3.58m to expand Panadol Liquid packaging

Haleon Pakistan will invest £3.58 million to expand and upgrade its Panadol Liquid packaging line, aiming to boost capacity and meet growing domestic demand.

Pakistan assumes ECO chairmanship for 2026–27

Pakistan has taken over the rotating chairmanship of the Economic Cooperation Organization for 2026 and 2027, pledging to strengthen regional cooperation and institutional effectiveness.

Bangladesh cancels India-backed Chattogram zone, plans defence hub

Bangladesh has scrapped an India-supported economic zone in Chattogram and reassigned about 850 acres for a Defence Economic Zone, officials said, citing plans to boost domestic defence manufacturing.

SBP cuts cash reserve ratio by 100 bps to boost liquidity

Pakistan’s central bank has lowered banks’ cash reserve requirement by 100 basis points to ease liquidity conditions and support credit growth.

Loralai olive oil wins silver at New York international competition

Extra virgin olive oil from Loralai, Balochistan, has secured a silver award at a New York competition, highlighting Pakistan’s growing presence in global agricultural markets.

Pakistan, Myanmar agree to boost consular support for scam victims

Pakistan and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen coordination to assist nationals affected by online scam networks, following talks between foreign ministers in Islamabad.

Indonesia receives first Rafale jets from France

Indonesia has taken delivery of its first three Rafale fighter aircraft from France, marking the start of a major defence modernisation programme under a multi-billion-dollar deal signed in 2022.

US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East

The US military says the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has reached the Middle East, boosting American presence in the region amid heightened tensions with Iran.