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Sri Lanka’s exports grew 4.62% YoY in Feb 2025, reaching $1.38 billion, driven by ICT, coconut, and spices, despite tea declines.
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China’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh hits $2.67 billion, boosting textiles, telecom & trade. Growth potential rises amid global shifts.
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Foreign Office denies reports of Pakistani journalists visiting Israel, reaffirming its stance on Palestine and travel restrictions.
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U.S. lawmakers introduce the Pakistan Democracy Act, pushing sanctions on Pakistan’s army chief, sparking diplomatic fallout.
Torkham border reopens after a month, easing travel between Pakistan and Afghanistan amid talks on security and trade.
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Pakistan Day marked in Kabul as envoy urges stronger ties with Afghanistan, Torkham reopens, and trade resumes.
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On Pakistan Day in Kabul, Ambassador Sadiq Khan emphasized the importance of Pak-Afg cooperation for regional stability and economic growth.
PSL 2025 replacement draft set for Monday as franchises name partial replacements for unavailable players.
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On March 23, 1940, the Lahore Resolution set the stage for Pakistan’s creation. But what does true freedom mean when colonial legacies persist?
امیر حمزہ بابا شینواری کے 1972 کے خطوط میں پاکستان اور افغانستان کے مستقبل پر ایک بصیرت انگیز تجزیہ موجود ہے۔ کیا ہم نے ان کی باتوں سے کچھ سیکھا؟