Islamabad: The Ministry of Finance announced that the Economic Coordination Committee has approved the commercial import of vehicles up to five years old, permitted until June 30, 2026. A 40% regulatory duty will apply, reduced by 10% annually, and phased out completely by fiscal year 2029-30.
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On September 24, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a video address to the UN Climate Summit, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. He emphasized confidence in green, low-carbon transitions, fair responsibility-sharing between developed and developing nations, and deeper global cooperation in green technology and industry.
President Xi announced China’s new Nationally Determined Contributions…
New York: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, at a special climate event, underlined Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate-induced disasters. He cited recent floods affecting over 5 million people, reaffirmed the country’s clean energy targets, and called for grant-based international financing instead of loans to support adaptation and sustainable development efforts.
New York, September 25, 2025: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly session. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, regional cooperation, and advancing shared goals for sustainable development.
New York: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session. Discussions focused on health, education, and technology cooperation. The meeting underscored Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development and innovation.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Falak Javed Khan has been arrested in Islamabad’s F-10 sector after 16 months in hiding. Authorities accuse her of running a provocative campaign and spreading derogatory material against state institutions under cybercrime laws. PTI strongly condemned her detention, while lawyer Salman Akram Raja denied involvement.
North Carolina lawmakers approved a criminal justice bill named after Ukrainian refugee Iryna, fatally stabbed on a Charlotte train. The legislation seeks to end cashless bail for many crimes and target repeat offenders. The measure now moves to Democratic Governor Josh Stein’s desk for approval or veto.
New York — United Airlines lifted a brief ground stop on Wednesday after requesting the FAA to halt departures at U.S. and Canadian airports. The pause, caused by a technological issue, has been resolved, allowing flights to resume normal operations.
Istanbul — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Arab and Muslim leaders on the Gaza situation as “fruitful,” highlighting its potential to foster dialogue and address regional tensions.
New York — French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly called U.S. President Donald Trump when Trump was temporarily stuck at a New York City crosswalk awaiting his motorcade. The unusual interaction drew attention during the high-profile visit to the city.