A tanker carrying Qatari LNG has passed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of hostilities, a move linked to negotiations over additional gas supplies for Pakistan. It remains unclear whether more shipments will follow, given rising prices and the search for alternative sources in Asia.
The Central Bank of Pakistan has raised its key interest rate by 1 percentage point to 11.5% as part of measures to adjust monetary policy and curb inflation.
The Chinese Smart Dragon-3 rocket has successfully placed seven satellites into orbit, including Pakistan's PRSC-EO2. This achievement marks an important milestone in the development of space cooperation between the two countries. The new satellite will enhance Pakistan's capabilities in Earth observation and natural resource monitoring.