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Regional peace can unlock trade, investment and technology gains: Iftikhar Malik

UrduPoint

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July 12, 2026

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UrduPoint

lean right

· Jun 22, 2026

Pakistan's successful global peace diplomacy matter of pride for entire nation, PM aide

Pakistan's successful global peace diplomacy matter of pride for entire nation, PM aide

KrASIA

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· Jun 30, 2026

Hong Kong courts GBA-ASEAN connector role as trade and investment ties grow

Speakers at the GBA-ASEAN Summit framed the city as a two-way platform for capital, trade, technology, and expansion.

Tehran Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran, Turkey eye deeper economic cooperation as ICCIMA pushes economic diplomacy

TEHRAN- During a meeting with the Head of the Turkey–Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group, the Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said that expanding economic, social, and cultural cooperation among nations can help prevent conflicts and wars. He stated that economic diplomacy should be employed as an instrument for promoting peace.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Pakistan & Kyrgyzstan Strengthen Strategic Partnership | Boost Trade, Investment & Security Ties |

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions focused on expanding trade, investment, regional connectivity, and security cooperation. The talks reflect growing efforts to deepen economic engagement and enhance collaboration across multiple sectors. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #kyrgyzstan #trade #investment #centralasia #diplomacy #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

The Economic Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

India, Afg discuss trade, agri & connectivity

India, Afg discuss trade, agri & connectivity

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

Digitalization and investment redefine Uzbekistan–South Korea partnership

Digitalization and investment redefine Uzbekistan–South Korea partnership

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability

Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Armenia's Pashinyan backs stronger energy links with Türkiye and Azerbaijan

Prime minister says deeper regional integration could support green transition and energy security

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 23, 2026

Can Pakistan's peacemaker role in Iran war give it economic boost?

Pakistan's role in facilitating a peace agreement during the U.S.-Iran war has earned it broad diplomatic praise, potentially opening doors to economic advantages. However, an...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan

Capital from the Gulf region is showing signs of flowing into Asia, according to Hong Kong’s finance chief, as bilateral trade between the Middle East and the city rose 35 per cent in the first five months of the year. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong and the Middle East had deepened ties in the areas of the economy, trade, finance, innovation and technology (IT), and culture over the past few years. While trade between the Gulf Arab States and...

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 27, 2026

Regional meeting focuses on sustainable innovation, digital integration

Regional meeting focuses on sustainable innovation, digital integration

TASS

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· Jun 24, 2026

Russia attaches great importance to improving relations with India — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the two countries were working to expand trade and economic relations

Euronews

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana

In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital services.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 7, 2026

Modi, Prabowo push deeper cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths

The two countries also signed nearly a dozen agreements covering critical minerals, technology, food security, medicines and maritime security during Modi’s visit to Jakarta

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 23, 2026

Analysis-Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?

By Ariba Shahid and Saad SayeedKARACHI, June 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended talks between Iran and the U.S. in the Swiss town of Buergenstock last weekend, the culmination of Pakistan's months-long role in one of the world's most consequential diplomatic negotiations.

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

As US attention drifts, India and Japan move closer

Tokyo and New Delhi are expanding ties in defense, infrastructure and critical minerals to protect their long-term interests Read Full Article at RT.com

Libyan News Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

Takala meets with Meliqta to discuss the latest political and security developments in the country

Takala / Meets / Meliqta / Discuss / Latest / Political / Security / Developments

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran, Pakistan Stress Security Cooperation During Pezeshkian Visit

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir emphasized the need to expand bilateral cooperation and strengthen regional securit...

The Tribune

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· Jul 10, 2026

PM Modi expresses “heartfelt gratitude” to Australia upon departure

PM Modi noted that the momentum of the partnership will benefit both nations.

Times of India

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· Jul 4, 2026

China's pawn in the Middle East? : How Beijing 'uses' Pakistan to sell weapons

China's pawn in the Middle East? : How Beijing 'uses' Pakistan to sell weapons

BERNAMA

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· Jul 7, 2026

Business : Ningbo Showcases Smart Manufacturing At Colombo Cultural Exchange

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The cultural exchange event, Encounter Insight: Dialogue Between Ningbo, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka, brought together representatives from the two port cities to discuss integrated port-city development and bilateral economic and trade connectivity.

Foreign Policy

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· Jun 24, 2026

The Middle East’s Great Divergence Is Underway

With economic and security interests split between great powers, the region is beginning to consider a third path.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 24, 2026

What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?

Pakistan sees strategic opportunity in the US-Iran thaw, including trade, energy access and renewed regional relevance.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 2, 2026

RI, Kazakhstan eye new trade corridor to boost economic ties

Indonesia and Kazakhstan have agreed to pursue the development of a bilateral trade corridor to strengthen economic ...

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 13, 2026

Volta’s peaceful coexistence key to sustainable development – Regional Minister 

James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has described the Region’s enduring peace and social cohesion as key to sustainable development, commending the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) for its research on national cohesion.

India Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trade, defence, temple diplomacy: What Indonesia expects from PM Modi's visit

Trade, defence, temple diplomacy: What Indonesia expects from PM Modi's visit

Korea Times News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Quebec sees Korea as Indo-Pacific gateway for AI, batteries, aerospace

Quebec sees Korea as Indo-Pacific gateway for AI, batteries, aerospace

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS$30 bilion

PUTRAJAYA: Pembangunan Zon­ Ekonomi Khas Sempadan Malaysia-Thailand diteruskan bagi mencapai sasaran perdagangan dua hala bernilai AS30 bilion menjelang 2027. Ia antara persetujuan dicapai antara Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dengan rakan sejawatnya, Anutin Charnvirakul semalam, sempena lawatan rasmi dua hari Perdana Menteri Thailand itu. Kedua-dua negara turut ber­se­tuju memudahkan urusan imi­­gresen dan kastam termasuk me­nye­lesaikan isu ... Read more The post Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS30 bilion appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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