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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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Bangladesh court acquits ex-minister Lutfuzzaman Babar of gun-running charges, citing lack of credible evidence.
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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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ED uncovers Pakistani link in Magicwin betting app case; raids reveal money transfers routed through Dubai.
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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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Goa government extends offshore casinos operations in Mandovi River until March 2027 amid relocation challenges
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Hamida Banu, missing for 22 years, was found in Pakistan and reunited with her family after a YouTube video discovery.
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India and China resume high-level talks on their border dispute, focusing on peace, disengagement, and future cooperation.
![APHC condemns BJP for exploiting resources of Kashmir and calls for international intervention in the dispute [Image via Radio Pakistan/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1422918161734532105.webp "1422918161734532105")
APHC condemns BJP for exploiting resources of Kashmir and calls for international intervention in the dispute
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Pakistan and Bangladesh agree to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, cultural exchanges, and multilateral forums