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Pakistan to join US critical minerals moot, eyes investment and strategic partnerships
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will take part in the inaugural Critical Minerals moot at the US Department of State on Wednesday, as...
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France Passes 2026 Budget as No-Confidence Motions Fail, Ending Political Deadlock
PARIS (MNN); France has approved its 2026 budget after two no-confidence motions failed in parliament, allowing the legislation to pass...
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Trump Announces Major Trade Deal with India, Including Tariff Cuts and Shift from Russian Oil
Web Desk (MNN); United States President Donald Trump on Monday announced a significant “trade deal” with India following a phone...
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Tech Giants in Talks to Invest Up to $60 Billion in OpenAI
Web Desk (MNN); Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft are reportedly holding discussions to invest as much as $60 billion in OpenAI,...
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Saindak Mine earns $3.4bn for Pakistan, pays $690m in taxes: Chairman MCC
ISLAMABAD: (Gwadar Pro)- The Saindak Copper–Gold Mine has generated approximately USD 3.4 billion in foreign exchange earnings and contributed USD...
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Dubai Announces World’s First ‘Gold Street’ Under New Dubai Gold District Project
DUBAI (MNN); Dubai has unveiled plans to develop the world’s first “Gold Street” as part of the newly launched Dubai...
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World Bank projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3% in FY26
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has projected Pakistan’s economic growth at around 3% in FY2025-26, significantly lower than the government’s...
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SBP holds policy rate at 10.5% in first 2026 MPC meeting
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday opted to maintain its benchmark policy interest rate at 10.5% during...
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BYD, Mega Motor Launch Sealion 7 and Atto 2 Electric SUVs in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (MNN); Mega Motor Company (MMC), in collaboration with BYD — the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer —...
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Trump Threatens 100pc Tariff on Canada Over Potential China Trade Deal
DAVOS (MNN); US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Canada against entering into a trade agreement with China, threatening to...
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