<p>ISLAMABAD: The European Union on Thursday noted “issues” in Pakistan’s compliance with its commitments under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) and cautioned that Islamabad would have to address those shortcomings to qualify under the revised GSP framework.</p> <p>The caution came in the European Commission’s latest <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/documents-register/detail?ref=SWD(2026)184&amp;l

<p>Pakistan on Thursday became a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement establishing the forum in Shanghai, China, the Foreign Office (FO) said.</p> <p>“Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement on the establishment of the WAICO on behalf of Pakistan at the signing ceremony held today in Shanghai, China,” the FO said in a post on X.</p

<p>Although Pakistan became an independent state in 1947, the land it occupies has long been a crossroads of civilisations. From Mehrgarh to the Indus Valley Civilisation, this region has linked and integrated South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East through trade, culture, and ideas.</p> <p>That historical role is again shaping Pakistan’s economic thinking as it seeks deeper ties with Afghanistan, Central Asian Republics (CARs), Russia, China, and broader regional connectivity.</p> <p>At

<img src="https://static.arynews.tv/zip-archives/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pakistan-Textile-Sector-Urged-for-Immediate-Action.jpg" /><br />Pakistan textile exports lose momentum as industry seeks PM Shehbaz’s urgent intervention

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<p>Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday met with the secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Nurlan Yermekbayev, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing its objectives, the Foreign Office (FO) said.</p> <p>In a post on X, the FO said that Dar received Yermekbayev, with the two holding a “productive exchange” on the SCO priorities and ways to further strengthen cooperation among member states in key areas, including economy, t

<p>The Italian Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered its final verdict in the case of a young woman killed five years ago for refusing an arranged marriage, making final the murder convictions of five of her relatives, Italy’s leading news agency <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://www.ansa.it/english/news/2026/07/15/murder-convictions-become-definitive-for-family-of-honour-killing-victim-saman_fc540ece-8884-4b34-820a-cf345d14e1ad.html"><em

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/icc-revamp-formats-for-marquee-men-s-events">revamped</a> format for the men’s 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between arch-rivals Pakistan and India.</p> <p>While next year’s edition in southern Africa remains a 14-team competition, the three lowest-ranked qualifie

<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis residing abroad who hold an invalid, expired or cancelled National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) will no longer be allowed to board flights to Pakistan, official sources said on Wednesday.</p> <p>According to official sources, the government has issued immediate directives to all zonal directors of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to convey the decision to every airline operating inbound flights to Pakistan.</p> <p>A government official told <em>Daw

<p>PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Wednesday that the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) since last month was “very concerning”, and the longer it persisted, the more harm would be caused to the Kashmir cause and Pakistan’s reputation.</p> <p>Bilawal expressed these views while addressing his party’s office bearers and ticket holders in AJK, where he arrived on Tuesday for an unscheduled visit ahead of July 27 elections in the region.</p> <p>AJK has been seized by p