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Pakistan ships first rare earth minerals to US under $500m export deal

Pakistan has completed its first export of rare earth elements to the United States under a $500 million agreement, marking a major step in developing the country’s critical minerals sector.

Pakistan opens Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi airports to open bidding

Pakistan has shifted outsourcing of its three major airports to an open bidding process, inviting local and foreign investors as part of a broader aviation privatization drive.

Pakistan announces 15-member squad for 2026 T20 World Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled a 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with Salman Ali Agha named captain ahead of the tournament starting in February.

China seals $1.5bn deals, signs $9bn MoUs with Pakistan

China has finalised $1.5 billion in joint ventures and signed $9 billion in MoUs with Pakistan across key sectors, with more investment expected soon.

Pakistan, Uzbekistan set $2bn trade target to link South and Central Asia

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to raise bilateral trade to $2 billion, as both sides push deeper cooperation in transport, logistics and regional connectivity.

Sky47 launches Pakistan’s largest cloud and AI infrastructure platform

Sky47 has officially launched Pakistan’s largest cloud and AI infrastructure platform, offering high-density cloud and AI-ready compute to support enterprise, government and digital innovation.

Pakistan, Somalia sign visa-free travel deal for diplomatic passport holders

Pakistan and Somalia have signed an agreement allowing visa-free travel for diplomatic passport holders, as both countries move to strengthen bilateral cooperation in law enforcement and justice.

PCB backs Bangladesh, rejects ICC double standards over T20 World Cup venue

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi says Bangladesh’s stance on the T20 World Cup is principle-based, as PCB rejects ICC’s “double standards” on hosting arrangements.

Pakistan maritime sector posts Rs100bn profit in 2025 after sweeping reforms

Pakistan’s maritime sector recorded a historic Rs100 billion profit in 2025 as port efficiency reforms, cost reductions and new policies boosted cargo volumes and operational performance.

Balochistan approves Rs1.4bn People’s Train service between Quetta and Kuchlak

The Balochistan government has approved Rs1.4 billion to launch a People’s Train Service between Quetta and Kuchlak, aiming to improve affordable rail connectivity across the province.

Bangladesh accepts ICC decision after Scotland replaces it in T20 World Cup

Bangladesh Cricket Board has accepted the ICC decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup after Dhaka declined to play matches in India over security concerns.

Bangladesh replaced by Scotland in T20 World Cup, ICC confirms

The ICC has confirmed Scotland’s inclusion in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to play matches in India, triggering a change in the tournament lineup.