BYD and Geely shortlisted to acquire Nissan–Mercedes Mexico plant ahead of USMCA review

TOKYO: BYD and Geely have been shortlisted to acquire a joint manufacturing facility operated by Nissan Motor Co. and Mercedes-Benz in Mexico, according to reports by Reuters and Nikkei. The…

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Gold rate in Pakistan remains unchanged at Rs526,962 per tola on February 15

KARACHI: The gold rate in Pakistan remained unchanged on Sunday, February 15, 2026, with 24-karat gold priced at Rs526,962 per tola in the local market. According to market data, 22-karat…

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Punjab Forest Department, Faisal Town Group launch Margalla Hills tree plantation drive

ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Forest Department, in collaboration with Faisal Town Group, has launched a large-scale tree plantation drive in the Margalla Hills region, setting a target of planting 500,000 saplings…

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Pakistan’s Clear Stance on Iran Issue, Gaza Board of Peace and Abraham Accords

Pakistan’s approach to Middle Eastern geopolitics is marked by continuity and principle, particularly on Palestine, the Abraham Accords, regional security initiatives, and tensions involving Iran, and is anchored in its…

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Tiggo 9 vs Santa Fe Hybrid and Sorento: How Pakistan’s Rs13.7m SUV compares on space, performance and value

KARACHI: The launch of the Chery Tiggo 9 at Rs13,694,000 has added a new contender to Pakistan’s premium seven-seat SUV market, drawing attention from buyers comparing hybrid technology, cabin space…

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Pakistan intensifies rice export drive in GCC, Africa markets

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (ABC): Pakistan has stepped up efforts to expand its rice exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and African markets through improved market access, trade negotiations,…

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Gold rate in Pakistan increases nearly Rs9,000 per tola

Islamabad: Gold prices in Pakistan have recorded a cumulative increase of nearly Rs9,000 per tola in recent days, reflecting volatility in international bullion markets and currency movements. According to market…

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Reham Khan highlights Karachi’s ongoing issues in recent social media video

Karachi: Journalist and media personality Reham Khan has drawn attention to Karachi’s civic challenges in a recent video shared on X (formerly Twitter), using humor to comment on the city’s…

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China, Pakistan sign livestock and agri-tech deals under CPEC 2.0

Islamabad/Beijing: China and Pakistan have signed new agreements to expand cooperation in livestock technology and agricultural research under CPEC 2.0, marking a shift toward industry, innovation and skills development in…

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District Youth Office to expand skill training programmes across Upper Dir

Upper Dir: The District Youth Office will continue organising training programmes in every tehsil of Dir Upper to equip young people with essential communication and professional skills, officials said at…

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