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Who Would Be Hit If the U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran?
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Talal Chaudhry Says Toshakhana II Case Was Clear, Punishment Inevitable
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Islamabad: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accorded warm welcome at Prime Minister House, Guard of Honour presented
ISLAMABAD, February 4, 2026 — President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was given a warm and ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Prime Minister House today. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif personally received the distinguished guest. The two leaders exchanged warm handshakes and cordial greetings.A formal reception ceremony was held in honour…
How South Korean micro-dramas are trying to break into a China-dominated market
Of course, micro-dramas, which are scripted, filmed and released in mere months, don’t offer the same quality or narrative depth as movies and streamed shows. The sets are not sophisticated, the actors are mostly novices, and the AI-driven scenes can feel uncanny under scrutiny.
