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Pakistan’s president to kick off state visit to China

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China

Pakistan’s president is set to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for a five-day state visit. “At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will pay a state visit to China from Feb. 4-8,” a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry said Monday. Zardari is expected to meet with Xi and other Chinese leaders to discuss a range of bilateral issues, including ways to enhance economic and defense cooperation between the two longtime allies. The two sides will also discuss progress on…

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Trump’s Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico Trigger Sharp Decline in Asian Stock Markets

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Asian stock markets faced a sharp downturn following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. The move led to a rise in the U.S. dollar’s value, while Tokyo and Seoul stock markets plunged by over 2%. Markets in Sydney, Singapore, and Wellington also witnessed significant losses. The Chinese yuan and Canadian dollar fell to record lows against the U.S. dollar, while the euro dropped to its lowest level in over two years. Even the Swiss franc, traditionally considered a stable currency, saw a decline…

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World Bank to Provide $1 Billion New Loan for Dasu Project

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Islamabad: The World Bank will provide a new $1 billion loan for the Dasu Hydropower Project. This loan will be granted after the approval of the revised PC-1, which is estimated to cost PKR 1.7 trillion. According to senior officials from the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), the World Bank has formally agreed to finance the first phase of the Dasu Hydropower Project with this new loan. The loan disbursement is contingent on the approval of the revised PC-1, which includes updated timelines. The cost of the project’s first phase has…

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Iran Offers the Cheapest Petrol Globally, While Pakistan Ranks 36th

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Petrol-Diesel

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ranks 36th among the world’s cheapest petrol markets, with Iran offering the lowest petrol price at Rs7.98 per liter, while Hong Kong tops the list of the most expensive at Rs950 per liter, according to a report by Global Petrol Prices and CNBC on January 27, 2025. Ranking of South Asian CountriesAmong South Asian nations, Bhutan ranks 22nd, Afghanistan 31st, the Maldives 34th, Nepal 75th, and Sri Lanka 86th in terms of petrol affordability. Meanwhile, Bangladesh ranks 46th and India 73rd. For diesel prices, Pakistan ranks 45th, Bangladesh…

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Electricity Prices Expected to Drop by Rs2 Per Unit Across Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: Consumers across Pakistan, including Karachi, may soon see a reduction in electricity prices by approximately Rs2 per unit, according to ARY News. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has received a proposal from power distribution companies to implement this price cut as part of the quarterly adjustment for October to December 2024. The request seeks a total reduction of Rs52.12 billion, covering Rs50.66 billion in capacity charges, Rs2.66 billion in transmission and distribution losses, and Rs2.69 billion in operation and maintenance costs. A hearing on the proposal is…

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