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Terrorist Networks in Afghanistan Raise Regional Alarm: Russia Concerned, Pakistan Contacts Uzbek Counterpart
Islamabad/Moscow: The growing presence of terrorist networks in Afghanistan has heightened concerns across the region, with Russia expressing serious alarm and Pakistan’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan reaching out to his Uzbek counterpart over the reported presence of thousands of Uzbek militants operating from Afghan soil.Russia has voiced deep concern over the expanding footprint of terrorist…
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PM Shehbaz Holds Key Meetings in Doha with Qatari Leadership and Business Community
Doha: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held important meetings in Doha with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and a delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA), reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to strengthening their multifaceted partnership. Defence and Regional SecurityIn his…
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Hong Kong lodges strong protest after Panama takes control of canal ports
Last year, the Hong Kong-based company agreed to sell most of its stake in the two ports to a group led by the US investment firm BlackRock. The move by the Panamanian government could disrupt the $22.8bn (£20.75bn) sale, according to the Reuters news agency.
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EU Delays Approval of Trade Deal with US Over Uncertainty in Trump’s Tariff Policy
Brussels– The European Union has postponed the approval of its trade deal with the United States, citing uncertainties surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. This decision comes amid growing concerns in Brussels about the potential impact of US trade measures on transatlantic relations.EU Commission spokesperson Olof Gill addressed the issue during a press briefing, stating,…
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan Face England in Must-Win Super 8 Showdown
KANDY (International Desk) — The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 enters a critical juncture today as Pakistan and England lock horns in a high-stakes Super 8 clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. For Pakistan, this is more than just a group stage encounter — it is effectively a knockout game.Pakistan’s Super…
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Watch: Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw commanders order fellow troops killing
Russian soldiers have exposed the brutality of conditions on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine, with two men telling the BBC they saw soldiers being executed on the spot for refusing orders. The men, who are on the run, spoke about the horror they witnessed from an undisclosed location outside Russia in…
