For decades, Pakistan has borne the heaviest brunt of instability in Afghanistan. When the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in August 2021, there was
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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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Iran and Azerbaijan strengthen ties through new agreements, boosting trade, energy, and transport cooperation.
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ICJ hears case on Israel’s obligations to UN, aid groups, and third states in occupied Palestine amid Gaza crisis.
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Pakistan aims to boost $50M date palm exports with UAE help; scientist honored for tissue culture innovation.
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Israel strikes Hezbollah target in Beirut’s southern suburbs, escalating tensions despite ceasefire agreement.
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Deadly explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port kills 28, injures 700; cause linked to chemical storage, fire ongoing.
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Shehbaz, Erdogan urge Gaza ceasefire, push for Palestine state, and boost Pakistan-Turkiye economic, defense ties.
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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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Pakistan and UAE sign multiple MoUs to boost trade, investment, and cultural cooperation during UAE FM’s visit.