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PCMEA Welcomes Prime Minister’s Export Relief Measures
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement of relief measures for exporters. The package includes a reduction in the export refinancing rate from 7.5% to 4.5%, a further cut of Rs 4.04 per unit in electricity tariffs, a reduction of Rs…
Pakistan Army Foils Khawarij Infiltration, Retaliates Against Afghan Taliban Posts After Civilian Attack
WANA / SOUTH WAZIRISTAN — Pakistan’s security forces successfully repelled an infiltration attempt by the proscribed Fitna al-Khawarij terrorist group in the Angoor Adda border area of South Waziristan, and launched a decisive retaliatory operation against Afghan Taliban positions after militants targeted Pakistani civilians, destroying several Afghan checkposts along the frontier.According to security sources, Fitna…
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Iran Says U.S. Excessive Demands Blocking Nuclear Deal
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON — Iranian state media reported Sunday that progress toward a renewed nuclear agreement has stalled due to what Tehran describes as “excessive and unacceptable” demands from the United States.According to Iranian officials, negotiations broke down over several critical sticking points, most notably Iran’s rights over the Strait of Hormuz and its insistence…
Trump says he will be indirectly involved in Iran nuclear talks
Iran says Tuesday’s meeting, mediated by Oman, will focus on its nuclear programme and the potential lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the US. Washington has previously indicated it wants to discuss other issues as well, such as Iran’s missile stockpile.
