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President Dissanayake to Visit India in First Overseas Trip
News Desk
December 16, 2024
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake makes first overseas visit to India, pledging stronger economic ties and regional security.
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake makes first overseas visit to India, pledging stronger economic ties and regional security.
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco, leaving behind a global legacy in Indian classical music
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Pakistan offers 300 fully funded scholarships for Bangladeshi students, fostering academic ties and regional cooperation.
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Explore how the tragedy of the APS attack shaped Pakistan’s fight against terrorism and its connection to the resurgence of militant threats.
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Pakistan’s remittances surge 34% amid a crackdown on illegal dollar trade, boosting reserves to a 2-year high.
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The 1971 East Pakistan tragedy reshaped South Asia. Lessons from legacy of 1971 include unity, inclusion, and addressing regional power dynamics.
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Four family members, including a newly married couple, killed in an accident on Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway, Kerala, India.
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A BSF jawan was injured in an IED blast by Naxalites during a defuse operation in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district in India.
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ANP-led jirga urges reopening of Pak-Afghan border points to boost trade and improve regional economic conditions.
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Khan’s party observes Martyrs’ Day, urging supporters in Pakistan and abroad to honor those lost in the November 24 protest.