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US backs Pakistan after Balochistan attacks, vows action against BLA

The United States has expressed solidarity with Pakistan following recent militant attacks in Balochistan, reaffirming that the Balochistan Liberation Army remains a designated terrorist group.

Bangladesh thanks Pakistan for solidarity, boycott of India World Cup match

Bangladesh has thanked Pakistan for standing in solidarity and declining to play India in the T20 World Cup, citing concerns over fairness and political interference in cricket.

Pakistan PM warns India of firm response

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan will respond firmly to any provocation from India, reaffirming Islamabad’s political and diplomatic support for Kashmir.

Asim Munir says Kashmir will witness a new dawn of freedom

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir says Indian actions have failed to weaken Kashmiri resolve, reaffirming Pakistan’s political, moral and diplomatic support for Kashmir.

China reaffirms support for Pakistan in counterterrorism cooperation

China’s ambassador to Pakistan said Beijing stands firmly with Islamabad against terrorism, as both sides agreed to deepen security coordination, intelligence sharing and protection of Chinese nationals.

Nasir Hussain questions ICC stance, warns pressure on Pakistan, Bangladesh could harm cricket

Former England captain Nasir Hussain criticised the ICC’s handling of venue disputes, saying unequal treatment of Pakistan and Bangladesh risks damaging international cricket.

Pakistan exports cross $3bn in January as trade deficit narrows

Pakistan’s monthly exports crossed $3 billion in January for the first time, as lower imports helped narrow the trade deficit, official data showed.

Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to reconsider India match boycott at T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket has asked Pakistan to reconsider its India match boycott at the T20 World Cup, warning of heavy financial losses and reduced tourism in Colombo.

China backs Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy

China has voiced support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear rights, opposing sanctions and threats of force, as officials met in Beijing to discuss diplomatic solutions.

Pakistan set to lead JPMorgan’s new frontier local debt index

Pakistan is expected to become the largest weighting in JPMorgan’s upcoming frontier local currency bond index, as global investors seek higher-yield emerging markets.

Pakistan, Kazakhstan sign 37 MoUs, set $1 billion trade target

Pakistan and Kazakhstan signed 37 memorandums of understanding covering energy, transport, digital development and other sectors, as both sides set a $1 billion bilateral trade goal.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit Pakistan for eight-sector deals

Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to visit Pakistan soon, with agreements planned across eight key economic sectors.