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FBI Confirms Zahran Hashim as Mastermind of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Attacks
FBI confirms Zahran Hashim as mastermind of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings in affidavit detailing ISIS links.
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FBI confirms Zahran Hashim as mastermind of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings in affidavit detailing ISIS links.
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US Vice President JD Vance visits India to boost trade ties, avoid tariffs, and strengthen the US-India strategic partnership.
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China and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to boost nuclear safety, deepen cooperation at first China-GCC nuclear technology forum.
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Harvard files lawsuit against Trump administration over $2bn funding freeze, citing threats to research and academic freedom.
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Pakistani Finance Minister Aurangzeb discusses energy, reforms, and critical minerals with Deloitte and IFC at WB/IMF meetings.
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Pakistan and UAE sign multiple MoUs to boost trade, investment, and cultural cooperation during UAE FM’s visit.
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PM Shehbaz visits Ankara to boost Pakistan-Turkiye ties, discuss trade, regional issues with President Erdogan.
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JUI-F, JI to lead pro-Palestine rally in Lahore on Apr 27; nationwide strike, boycott of Israeli goods on Apr 26.
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Pakistan kills 16 TTP terrorists in major CTD, police, and military operations in Mianwali and Waziristan regions.
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Pakistan and Rwanda vow to boost ties in trade, defense, tech, and diplomacy during FM-level talks in Islamabad.