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Global markets reach record highs while Pakistan seeks major foreign investment for development projects.

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed to record highs as Treasury yields eased and a resurgence in the 'Magnificent Seven' technology stocks bolstered investor sentiment.

Pakistan is seeking $26 billion in international investment to fund 35 UNDP-backed projects aimed at poverty reduction and long-term economic development.

The UK's FTSE 100 index gained ground on Tuesday, supported by a decline in oil prices and stabilizing gilt yields that calmed the bond market.

Google has announced a new strategic commitment to nuclear energy, partnering with Constellation to address the rising electricity demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Marvell Technology saw its stock price surge following a strong earnings report and positive forward guidance that impressed Wall Street analysts.

The Pakistani government adjusted local fuel prices, increasing petrol to Rs394.83 per litre while reducing high-speed diesel prices slightly to Rs395.85.

Pakistan's automotive manufacturers have formally requested that the government suspend the Engineering Development Board's revised framework for used vehicle imports.

Two FBR enforcement officials were killed in a targeted shooting incident in Dera Ismail Khan, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

In the U.S., a new policy temporarily permits highway drivers to use tax-exempt, red-dyed farm diesel through 2026, though local tax implementation concerns persist.

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