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The United States has announced a new round of import tariffs targeting 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India, China, Japan, the European Union, Canada and the United Kingdom, citing concerns over forced labour practices. The new duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, will take effect on Friday, replacing the temporary global tariff introduced earlier this year by President Donald Trump. The move follows the expiration of a 150-day, across-the-board 10% tariff imposed after the US Supreme Court struck down several of the Trump administration’s previous tariff measures in February. To…

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Despite investing billions of dollars in power generation over the past two decades, Pakistan continues to face a stark energy paradox: millions of citizens still lack access to reliable electricity. While the country has significantly expanded its installed generation capacity through thermal, hydropower, nuclear, coal, wind and solar projects, access to affordable and dependable electricity remains uneven—particularly in remote and underserved regions. According to the Energy Progress Report 2026, more than 10.8 million Pakistanis were still living without electricity in 2024, placing Pakistan among the world’s 20 largest electricity access…

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WASHINGTON: The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement that will allow the Kingdom to develop nuclear power plants using American technology, marking a significant milestone in bilateral strategic relations while reigniting debate over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. The agreement, announced by the US Department of Energy on Wednesday, enables Saudi Arabia to build civilian nuclear reactors with US technology and grants the Kingdom the right to enrich uranium and reprocess nuclear waste—activities that can also provide pathways for developing nuclear weapons…

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MANILA: Pakistan and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity and other areas, while enhancing coordination on regional and global issues through multilateral forums. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. According to an official statement, the two leaders reviewed the current state of Pakistan-Russia relations and underscored the importance of…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is facing mounting financial pressure as its total receivables have climbed to Rs908.709 billion, highlighting the deepening circular debt crisis and intensifying liquidity challenges across Pakistan’s energy sector. According to PSO’s daily receivables and payables statement as of July 20, 2026, the largest outstanding amount—Rs535 billion—is owed by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) against supplies of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG). This accounts for more than half of the company’s total receivables. The company’s receivables from the power sector have reached Rs168 billion, reflecting…

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