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Iran war lands triple blow to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans
“Compared to the 2004 tsunami, the loss of human lives was not that much. But in terms of damage to infrastructure, Ditwah caused even more harm than the tsunami,” Dr Ganeshan Wignaraja, a visiting senior fellow at ODI Global Institute in London, told the BBC.
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Lufthansa Pilots’ Union Calls for Two-Day Strike
Berlin, April 12, 2026Germany’s Lufthansa airline is facing a major disruption as the pilots’ union has officially called for a two-day strike, throwing thousands of passengers’ travel plans into uncertainty.The union stated that Lufthansa management has shown “no discernible willingness to reach a solution” in several ongoing collective bargaining disputes, leaving workers with no choice…
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Peshawar Zalmi Crush Lahore Qalandars by 76 Runs
Karachi, — Peshawar Zalmi delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Lahore Qalandars by 76 runs in Pakistan Super League 2026, further consolidating their position in the tournament standings.Batting first, Peshawar Zalmi posted a competitive total of 173/7 in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, Lahore Qalandars’ batting lineup suffered yet another catastrophic collapse, being…
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar Pledge $5 Billion to Pakistan as UAE Seeks Loan Repayment
Islamabad — Saudi Arabia and Qatar have assured Pakistan of $5 billion in financial support, Turkish media reported Saturday, as Islamabad prepares to repay a $3.5 billion loan to the UAE by end of April following Abu Dhabi’s request for immediate repayment.Saudi Finance Minister met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, reaffirming Riyadh’s commitment to…
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Pakistan Air Force Contingent Arrives at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Air Base Under Bilateral Defence Pact
RIYADH, — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced Friday that a Pakistani military contingent has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Province under a joint strategic defence agreement between the two brotherly nations.In an official statement released on X (formerly Twitter), the Saudi Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Pakistani deployment —…
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ISLAMABAD TALKS: Pakistan Brokers Historic Iran-US Diplomatic Breakthrough
Warm atmosphere between delegations hailed as positive omen for successISLAMABAD,— The Pakistani capital has become the unlikely but pivotal stage for high-stakes diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan serving as mediator in what observers are calling a landmark moment for regional and global peace.Following months of intensive and successful Pakistani diplomacy,…
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Islamabad Talks Set to Pave Way for Lasting Regional Peace — PM
Islamabad (GNP): On the occasion of the commencement of the Islamabad Talks, Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America.The U.S. Vice President was accompanied by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Advisor Jared Kushner. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
