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Border Closure with Afghanistan Disrupts Key Pakistani Exports, Industries Brace for Losses

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KARACHI: The prolonged closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border since Oct 11 amid heightened bilateral tensions has severely disrupted trade flows, choking crucial exports and straining supply chains across multiple sectors. Stakeholders report a mix of economic setbacks and temporary advantages, while analysts warn that a continued deadlock could deepen pressure on Pakistan’s export-oriented industries. Some experts, however, note that the halt may slow the influx of smuggled goods into Pakistan. Cement and Coal Supplies Hit HardA major cement manufacturer said the suspension of cross-border movement has halted Afghan coal imports…

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Petrol, Diesel Prices Reduced for Next Two Weeks

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The federal government on Sunday announced a reduction in petroleum prices for the upcoming fortnight, lowering petrol by Rs2 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.79 per litre. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the new prices—effective December 1—set HSD at Rs279.65 per litre and petrol at Rs263.45 per litre. The revision follows recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). HSD, widely used in heavy transport, agriculture machinery, and freight movement, has a direct bearing on inflation, influencing the cost of food items and…

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Pakistan’s Leaders Unite to Shape Climate-Resilient Cities at IGHD Annual Conference 2025

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Karachi, November 29, 2025 —The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) convened Pakistan’s foremost architects, urban planners, public health experts, development leaders, and government officials to tackle one of the nation’s most urgent challenges: redesigning homes, neighbourhoods, and public systems to withstand accelerating climate risks. Held in partnership with Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Pakistan and led by Professor Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Founding Director of IGHD, the Annual Conference on Climate Change and the Built Environment focused on the theme “Promoting Resilience & Adaptation in Low-Income…

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Coca-Cola, UNOPS Launch $500,000 Pilot to Tackle Plastic Waste in Pakistan

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KARACHI: The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded $500,000 to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to launch a pilot initiative aimed at improving plastic waste collection and strengthening Pakistan’s PET recycling chain. The project, “Sustainability and Decent Work in Pakistan’s PET Recycling Value Chain,” will be implemented in the Islamabad Capital Territory, which generates over 3,300 tonnes of municipal waste daily, nearly 80% of which is recyclable. The partnership brings together UNOPS and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The agreement was signed in Islamabad by Dr Faisal Hashmi of…

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Pakistani Students Triumph Over Indian Team in High-Profile Oxford Union Debate

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LONDON: Three Pakistani students at the University of Oxford secured a resounding victory over their Indian counterparts in a widely watched debate on India’s populist national security policy and its use of anti-Pakistan sentiment for domestic political gain. The debate—hosted by the prestigious Oxford Union and organised by its President, Moosa Harraj, who also led the Pakistan team—ended with a decisive 160–51 vote in favour of the Pakistani side. Alongside Harraj, the winning team included Israr Khan Kakar and Ahmed Nawaz Khan. India had initially announced a high-profile panel featuring…

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