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Pakistan Slams US Sanctions on Ballistic Missile Programme
News Desk
December 20, 2024
Pakistan condemns US sanctions on its ballistic missile programme, citing discrimination and risks to regional stability
Pakistan condemns US sanctions on its ballistic missile programme, citing discrimination and risks to regional stability
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Iran and Pakistan’s Foreign Ministers discuss regional issues, Israeli aggression, and D8 summit outcomes in Cairo.
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D-8 Summit 2024: Leaders gather to enhance economic ties and discuss global challenges, with focus on Gaza and Lebanon.
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U.S. sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program intensify regional tensions and raise concerns over fairness and effectiveness.
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India and China resume high-level talks on their border dispute, focusing on peace, disengagement, and future cooperation.
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Pakistan and Bangladesh agree to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, cultural exchanges, and multilateral forums
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Weaponization of narratives shape global perceptions; India excels in soft power, while Israel aims to adopt its strategy.
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India reopens its embassy in Pyongyang, signaling a strategic shift as North Korea’s influence grows in Asia.
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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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Sri Lankan President Dissanayake makes first overseas visit to India, pledging stronger economic ties and regional security.