The Express Tribune
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A Pakistani English-language news outlet covering national and international news, politics, and cultural events.
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- Tracked since 2026
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- Silver tumbles over 50% from January peakSilver tumbles over 50% from January peak as precious metals prices decline amid market speculation and inflation fears.
- Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdlesPakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles including banking restrictions, barter challenges, and delayed infrastructure projects, despite potential for increased economic cooperation.
- CDWP approves Rs34.7b projectsCDWP approved 15 projects worth Rs34.740 billion and recommended nine major projects worth Rs431.022 billion to ECNEC, including AI data centres, satellite projects, and railway upgrades.
- Policy flaws block foreign oil storagePakistan's 2023 policy issues prevent foreign oil storage investments, while pricing disputes threaten $6b refinery projects.
- PM calls for united action to combat drug threatPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged a national response to combat drug abuse and trafficking, highlighting prevention, awareness, and collective action to protect youth from narcotics challenges.
- Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SCThe Supreme Court mandated specific details for pre-emption claims, invalidating suits lacking date, time, and place of demand.
- Pakistan emerging as global peacemaker: DarPakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the country is gaining international recognition as a global peacemaker and middle power due to its mediation efforts in the US-Iran conflict, while also aiming to improve its economic standing.
- M-13 motorway to cost Rs205bThe M-13 motorway project, costing Rs205 billion, was reviewed by Pakistan's P3A to ensure compliance with procurement and transparency standards, with plans to seek federal approvals for its implementation.
- Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisionsPakistan and China proposed steps to enforce UNSC decisions through an Arria-Formula meeting, emphasizing the legal obligation of UNSC resolutions.
- Pakistan seeks to boost ties with GermanyPakistan and Germany discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in education, tourism, culture, economic reforms, and investment promotion, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening relations.
- PML-N set to finalise AJK candidatesPML-N finalizes candidates for AJK elections, including former PTI leaders, and adjusts seats with another party for a refugee constituency.
- Railways auction yields mixed resultsPakistan Railways' latest outsourcing auction yielded mixed results, with only five of 15 passenger trains securing bids, as private companies showed limited interest due to financial concerns.
- President, PM renew call for truth, justice on AshuraPresident and PM urged upholding truth and justice, citing Ashura's lessons from Karbala's sacrifice and resistance against oppression.
- Britain breaks June temperature recordBritain set a new June temperature record as a severe European heatwave caused multiple deaths, disrupted daily life, and impacted agriculture and labor. The heatwave, driven by an Omega block, led to extreme temperatures and health risks across Western Europe.
- Reporter killed by car bomb in YemenA Yemeni reporter for Al Arabiya was killed in a car bomb attack in Mukalla, with security authorities having warned him of threats a month prior. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.