Meanwhile, Geir Tonstol, Country Director of ILO Pakistan, emphasised that restoring employment must remain central to post-disaster recovery efforts
In a statement shared on social media, Bessent said the strategy is designed to gradually restrict Iran’s ability to generate revenue, transfer funds, and move financial resources beyond its borders
SOCAR did not disclose whether Pakistan has already submitted a request, when a first delivery could take place, or whether the LNG cargoes would come from Azerbaijan’s own production or third-party volumes
The notification also noted that May 3 falls on a weekend, with Saturday and Sunday both being official holidays
The government also intends to gradually relax foreign exchange restrictions as part of broader economic reforms aimed at improving investor confidence and easing financial flows
Trump also criticized major U.S. media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, accusing them of unfair coverage of the conflict
The film Psycho is scheduled for release on Eidul Azha, and the promotional campaign is expected to continue in the coming weeks despite the controversy surrounding the interview
If instability in the Middle East continues, analysts warn that Pakistan’s export performance may remain under strain in the coming quarters