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Here are the latest news updates from Islamabad, Pakistan:

Top Stories

  1. Pakistan's economy to grow 4.2% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan's economy to grow 4.2% in 2023, up from 3.4% in 2022, according to a report published in The News International.
  2. Islamabad to host 14th International Islamabad Literature Festival: The 14th International Islamabad Literature Festival is set to take place from February 24 to 27, featuring renowned authors, poets, and literary personalities from around the world, reports Dawn.
  3. Pakistan, China agree to enhance cooperation in energy sector: Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in the energy sector, including the development of renewable energy projects, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Energy, reported The Express Tribune.

National News

  1. Pakistan's inflation rate drops to 24.5% in January: Pakistan's inflation rate has dropped to 24.5% in January, down from 25.4% in December, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, reported The News International.
  2. Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to enhance trade ties: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to enhance trade ties, including the establishment of a new trade route, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce, reported Dawn.
  3. Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves increase to $10.5 billion: Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves have increased to $10.5 billion, up from $9.8 billion in January, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, reported The Express Tribune.

International News

  1. US, Pakistan discuss regional security issues: The United States and Pakistan have discussed regional security issues, including the situation in Afghanistan, during a meeting between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, reported Dawn.
  2. Pakistan, Turkey agree to enhance defense cooperation: Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to enhance defense cooperation, including the exchange of military personnel and the development of joint military projects, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense, reported The News International.
  3. Pakistan, China sign agreement to enhance cooperation in IT sector: Pakistan and China have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation in the IT sector, including the development of e-commerce and digital payments, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of IT, reported The Express Tribune.

Sports News

  1. Pakistan's cricket team to tour England in July: Pakistan's cricket team is set to tour England in July, with a series of three Tests and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) scheduled, according to a report published in The News International.
  2. Pakistan's hockey team to participate in Asian Games: Pakistan's hockey team is set to participate in the Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, China, from September 10 to 25, according to a report published in Dawn.

Entertainment News

  1. Pakistan's film industry to produce 100 films in 2023: Pakistan's film industry is set to produce 100 films in 2023, with several big-budget projects in the pipeline, according to a report published in The News International.
  2. Pakistan's music industry to launch new talent hunt show: Pakistan's music industry is set to launch a new talent hunt show, featuring a competition between young singers and musicians, according to a report published in Dawn.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Islamabad, Pakistan.