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Bangladesh’s Yunus Writes Letter to Trump Over New Export Tariffs
News Desk
April 8, 2025
In a letter to Trump, Muhammad Yunus urges tariff delay on Bangladeshi exports, pledging reforms and increased US imports.
In a letter to Trump, Muhammad Yunus urges tariff delay on Bangladeshi exports, pledging reforms and increased US imports.
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Pakistan bonds plunge amid US tariffs and global selloff, marking biggest drop since early 2022 market turmoil.
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Sri Lanka and India enhance ties amid U.S. tariffs, focusing on defense, economy, and development projects during Modi’s visit.
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Security forces thwart terrorist infiltration in North Waziristan, killing eight and injuring four TTP-affiliated militants.
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Pakistan steps up Afghan deportations, expelling 777 via Torkham as part of ongoing crackdown on undocumented migrants.
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BIMSTEC Summit 2025 kicks off in Bangkok with key agreements, regional cooperation talks, and Oli’s bilateral meetings.
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PAJCCI hails PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Rs. 7.41/unit power tariff cut, calling it a boost for industry, economy, and public relief.
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Pakistan to engage in “constructive diplomacy” with US over trade tariffs, says Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh.