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Pakistan suffers over $30bn loss to economy due to floods: Minister
“Pakistan is the most vulnerable country facing climate change. The damages and losses caused by the floods are another burden on Pakistan’s economy, which is already struggling to survive,” the minister said while addressing a ceremony at the National Flood Response Center here.

Pakistan prioritise green investment to mitigate climate change impacts: Ahsan Iqbal
Pakistan, he said was contributing less than 1% to global warming but still, it was among the top seven countries which were vulnerable to climate change risks.

Citi appoints Head of Markets for Middle East, Egypt, and Pakistan
Kamal has been Head of Financial Institution Sales and Solutions (FISS) for the MENA region since 2019. He has been responsible for delivering significant growth in revenues in the region across Markets products. He also successfully led our efforts to instil a strong sales management discipline and foster a client centric culture.

UN chief calls for support for Pakistan in wake of floods
The United Nations is working with the Pakistani government to convene a pledging conference to provide concrete support for rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, he told the UN General Assembly, which is expected to adopt a resolution on solidarity with Pakistan.

No immediate food security challenge for Pakistan despite floods: officials
Officials at a meeting convened by the National Flood Response Coordination Center (NFRCC) here with a focus on food security said that this year the stocks of wheat and other food items are more than in previous years despite the devastating floods in Pakistan, the NFRCC said in the statement.

“My world turns upside down” — Pakistan’s floods survivors in distress
“We had been told through mosques that we need to vacate our village as soon as possible as flood water can enter anytime soon … we immediately started packing our stuff up, but the unmerciful flood water did not give us enough time to even carry things we needed,” she said.

Pakistan organizes Mango Festival in partnership with Serena Hotels
Festival is part of Pakistan’s celebration of 75th anniversary of its independence

Paymob announces its market entry to Pakistan
Mastercard welcomes Paymob’s market entry, and its likely impact for payments in Pakistan

Pakistan’s President Alvi receives Egypt’s FM Shoukry
Alvi expressed his expectation that Al-Sisi would visit Pakistan in the coming period to further advance bilateral relations between the two countries.

FM confirms Egypt’s keenness to advance bilateral cooperation with Pakistan
Ahmed Hafez — the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — said that Shoukry praised the positive developments in bilateral relations between Egypt and Pakistan in 2021.

Shoukry begins Asian tour including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Pakistan
Ahmed Hafez, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Minister Shoukry will meet with his counterparts and many officials of these countries to discuss ways to advance bilateral relations between Egypt and each of them in various fields.

Egypt-Pakistan trade exchange reaches $400m
Egyptian investors to participate in Pakistani investment exhibition in March: Pakistani Ambassador

IDH acquires 50% stake in Islamabad Diagnostic Center in Pakistan
In a statement to the Egyptian Exchange, the company explained that the value of the deal is $72.35m, adding that the deal is scheduled to be completed as soon as a set of main conditions are met.

Pakistan calls on international community to act immediately as Afghanistan heads towards chaos
The Prime Minister said if the Afghan government remained unable to counter terrorism, other countries may also face its spillover impact.

Curtain Raiser: Pakistan to host Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
Besides the Foreign Ministers from the OIC Member States and Observers, participants would also include special invitees from the United Nations system, International Financial Institutions and some non-member states including the United States, United Kingdom, France, China, Russia, Germany, Italy andJapan, as well as the EU. The Afghan Interim Government would also be represented at the CFM.

2Africa extends its subsea cable network to Arabian Gulf, India, and Pakistan
2Africa will be longest subsea cable system ever deployed

Egypt’s Al-Sisi asserts aspirations to develop cooperation with Pakistan
Pakistan’s Chief-of-Staff hails Egyptian experience in development

Egypt considers Pakistan one of largest Islamic countries in region: Al-Sisi
Pakistan admires Egyptian development experience and looks forward to benefit from it, says Foreign Minister Qureshi

Egypt condemns terrorist attack against Pakistan coal miners
Islamic State terrorist group claims its responsibility for attack

Egypt extends condolences to Pakistan over deadly military helicopter crash
A military helicopter which had gone out on a rescue mission and crashed in mountainous northern Pakistan, causing the death of four people

2 killed, 8 inured in explosion near football ground in SW Pakistan
Police sources from Pakistan southwestern Balochistan province said that explosion was triggered by an improvised explosive device planted on a motorbike

1 soldier killed, 3 injured in clash with terrorists in Balochistan: Pakistan army
Earlier in July, Pakistan’s army said terrorists targeted security personnel in Panjgur area of Balochistan, killing 3 personnels and injuring 8 others.

Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan launch joint military drill until 8 November
Another joint military exercise started by Egyptian-Russian air defence forces

Soldiers, civilians killed as Pakistan, India engage in cross-border firing along LoC
Two Pakistani soldiers and five civilians were also injured in the clash, Asif Ghafoor, director-general of Pakistani army’s Inter-Services Public Relations, said on his official social media account.

Trump calls for reducing tensions in Kashmir
Islamabad accuses New Delhi of launching 5th generation war on it

India complicates situation in Kashmir, Pakistan’s army says it’s ready
UN, EU, China, Turkey call for reducing tensions

Rollover risk due to large debt service is high in Egypt: IIF
The IIF mentioned that the debt ratios are above 50% of the GDP in many emerging markets, and in some cases are well into high-risk territory

Pakistan says it stopped Indian submarine from entering its waters, New Delhi denies
‘Indian claim about shooting down Pakistani aircraft is not true,’ Pakistani ambassador to Cairo

India willing to have peaceful dialogue with Pakistan
Pakistan didn’t condemn latest terror acts, says Indian ambassador

Egypt calls for maintaining self-control between India-Pakistan
Islamabad released Indian pilot as ‘peace gesture’ by Pakistan