India reopens its embassy in Pyongyang, signaling a strategic shift as North Korea’s influence grows in Asia.
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Pakistan Records 10-Year-High Current Account Surplus
Pakistan records $729M current account surplus in Nov, the highest in 10 years, driven by reduced deficits and strong remittances
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Dissanayake Assures Modi: Sri Lanka’s Land Will Not Threaten India
Dissanayake assures Modi that Sri Lanka’s land will not be used against security of India, discussing defense, Tamil rights, and cooperation
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PMML Requests Return of Nehru Letters for Public Access
PMML requests Rahul Gandhi to return historic letters of Jawaharlal Nehru to enable public access and research opportunities.
![Pakistan tables Digital Nation Bill 2024 to centralize citizen data amid VPN crackdowns, firewall plans, and 5G rollout. [Image via X/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4555337-1196380466-320x179.webp)
Federal Government Tables Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2024 in National Assembly
Pakistan tables Digital Nation Bill 2024 to centralize citizen data amid VPN crackdowns, firewall plans, and 5G rollout
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Pakistan Commits to Promoting Marine Cooperation at Forum
Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to marine cooperation and sustainable development at the China-Indian Ocean Forum.
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Poet Iftikhar Arif Urges Youth to Follow Path of Resilience Like China, Japan, and Germany
Iftikhar Arif urges Pakistan’s youth to stay and build a prosperous nation, inspired by the resilience of China, Japan, and Germany.
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US Embassy Condemns Oppression of Women by AIG
US Embassy condemns IEA injustice against women in Afghanistan, warning it threatens global justice and human rights.
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Gang Arrested for Kidnapping Indian Actor Mushtaq Khan
India: UP Police arrests gang for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Khan; reveals they planned to abduct Shakti Kapoor but called it off.
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President Dissanayake to Visit India in First Overseas Trip
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake makes first overseas visit to India, pledging stronger economic ties and regional security.
