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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for an independent Palestinian state at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh.
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Bus crash in northern Pakistan claims 14 lives; rescue teams search for missing after vehicle plunges into Indus River
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Is the Saudi-Iran thaw the beginning of a new era in Middle Eastern diplomacy—ushering in what could be called Middle East 2.0?
کیا موسمیاتی تبدیلیاں پاکستان کے لیے سنگین خطرہ ہیں؟ اور کیا شجرکاری اور صاف توانائی اس کا حل ہیں؟ جانیں تفصیل سے۔
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India considers accepting request of IEA for a diplomatic representative in Mumbai, marking a step towards formal ties.
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President-elect Trump appoints Mike Waltz, co-chair of the India Caucus, as National Security Adviser in a key move.
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Maersk announces a $2 billion investment to enhance Pakistan’s maritime sector, boosting port infrastructure and logistics.
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India to test anti-ship ballistic missile, adding long-range capability to target moving warships over 1,000 km.
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Study tour on Waqf Bill postponed after Opposition boycott, citing unilateral decisions by panel chairperson.
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As tensions rise before Aman 2025, the Indian Ocean becomes a key battleground for influence, with India and Pakistan’s naval posturing at its core.