With SAARC paralyzed by India-Pakistan tensions, New Delhi turns to BIMSTEC, while Islamabad, backed by China, is trying to keep SAARC alive.
With the JCPOA set to expire in October 2025, rising tensions, stalled talks, and recent airstrikes have pushed the Middle East to the brink, making the deal’s revival critical for regional stability and global security.
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402 climbers from 53 countries get Everest permits this spring; govt earns Rs 684M, record attempts underway.
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The 6th Central Asia-China foreign ministers’ meeting focused on trade, cooperation, and global challenges in Almaty.
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The Commerce Minister of China is set to visit Sri Lanka in June to strengthen trade ties amid ongoing U.S. tariff tensions.
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HEMS 2025 in Lahore sees 200+ Chinese firms sign $375M deals, boosting Pakistan-China ties in health, minerals sectors.
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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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Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s active role in SCO, stressing trade, transport, and regional connectivity cooperation.
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China rejects Trump’s “tariff numbers game” as meaningless amid WTO, UNCTAD warnings of declining global trade and growth.
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Trump says no one is exempt from tariffs as US-China trade tensions grow despite temporary tech product exemptions.