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Chinese firm plans up to $1.34bn maritime industrial complex at Port Qasim

China’s Shandong Xinxu Group is considering a major investment in Pakistan’s Port Qasim to develop shipbuilding, recycling and steel production facilities under an integrated maritime project.

Sri Lanka removes Pakistan from negative visa list after high-level talks

Sri Lanka has lifted visa restrictions on Pakistani nationals following a meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, officials said.

Pakistan links Afghanistan engagement to action against militant groups

Pakistan says future engagement and trade normalization with Afghanistan will depend on Kabul taking concrete measures against militant groups operating from its territory.

Saudi Arabia eyes investment in Pakistan’s M-10 motorway project

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discussed potential Saudi investment in the M-10 motorway and wider transport cooperation during high-level talks in Istanbul.

UAE dismisses online rumors about President Mohamed bin Zayed’s death

Authorities reject false social media claims regarding the death of the UAE president, confirming no official statement supports the reports.

Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus resigns ahead of new government formation

Muhammad Yunus steps down from interim leadership as Bangladesh moves toward installation of a newly elected government in Dhaka.

BNP leader Tarique Rahman meets Jamaat chief after election victory in Dhaka

BNP chief Tarique Rahman visited Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman at his residence following parliamentary election results in Bangladesh.

Arif Habib consortium moves to acquire remaining stake in PIA

The Arif Habib-led consortium plans to purchase the government’s remaining shareholding in Pakistan International Airlines after already securing a majority stake.

PKLI performs robotic pancreatic cancer surgery, crosses 500 procedures

PKLI Lahore has conducted a robotic-assisted pancreatic cancer surgery, taking the institute’s total robotic operations beyond 500, officials said.

Pakistan secures $3m global funding to protect marine life and reform fisheries

Government receives Global Environment Facility support to improve marine conservation, data systems and sustainable fishing practices.

Trump open to meeting Iran’s leader as part of potential deal, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump is willing to engage Iran diplomatically and could meet Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei if requested.

Bangladeshi students arrive in Pakistan under Allama Iqbal Scholarship program

The first group of Bangladeshi students has reached Pakistan to pursue higher education under the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor initiative.