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Lahore, Pakistan — The Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lahore, Mehran Movahedfar, has said that Pakistan and Iran are currently in the best position to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the economic sphere. He emphasized that both countries should seize the opportunity to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors. Speaking at a…
Donald Trump confirms asking FIFA to review ban to review Folarin Balogun red-card ban
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Abdul Kareem Announces Zero Tolerance for Corruption, Reviews Reform Targets Set by Maryam Nawaz Sharif
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Colombia: Abelardo de la Esperanza Sworn In as President
Cali, Colombia: Lawyer and political newcomer Abelardo de la Esperanza was sworn in as Colombia’s president on Friday during a ceremony held in the southwestern city of Cali.The inauguration took place at Arena USC inside the Universidad Santiago de Cali rather than at Bogotá’s historic Plaza de Bolívar, where presidential inaugurations have traditionally been held…
