Al-Mirsaad and Zabihullah Mujahid’s attempt to downplay Muhammad Sharif Jafar’s role in the Kabul airport attack is a desperate deflection.—raising serious questions.
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PM Shehbaz met IFZA delegation of UAE, oversaw an MoU for investment in SEZs of Pakistan, led an anti-polio meet, and backed Gaza’s rebuild.
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Deputy PM Ishaq Dar affirms Pakistan’s economic growth, aims for G20 by 2030, and highlights CCP’s role in fair competition.
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U.S. pushes for zero tariffs on car imports in India, but New Delhi hesitates amid industry concerns and Tesla’s entry plans.
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Indonesia and Pakistan to sign 10 MoUs, explore FTA, and strengthen trade ties in EVs, palm oil, IT, and healthcare.
Afghanistan’s Taliban regime faces collapse from internal power struggles, economic failure, and the Torkham border crisis, destabilizing the nation.
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Torkham border closure enters third week since Feb 21 as cross-border clashes escalate at Torkham amid AIG’s disputed construction.
As border skirmishes continue, the Torkham Crisis exposes deeper security and diplomatic rifts. What’s next for Pakistan-Afghanistan relations?
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Spokesperson Mujahid accuses UNAMA of exaggerating negative issues and ignoring Afghanistan’s progress ahead of a UN meeting.
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US, with help of Pakistan, arrests Kabul airport bomber behind 2021 attack, boosting counterterror ties amid shifting dynamics.