US Vice President JD Vance Arrives in India Amid Looming Tariff Threat
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US Vice President JD Vance visits India to boost trade ties, avoid tariffs, and strengthen the US-India strategic partnership.
China, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU to Boost Nuclear Security Cooperation
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China and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to boost nuclear safety, deepen cooperation at first China-GCC nuclear technology forum.
Harvard Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over $2.2 Billion Funding Cuts
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Harvard files lawsuit against Trump administration over $2bn funding freeze, citing threats to research and academic freedom.
Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb Meets Deloitte, IFC at IMF Spring Meetings, Seeks Investment in Reko Diq Project
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Pakistani Finance Minister Aurangzeb discusses energy, reforms, and critical minerals with Deloitte and IFC at WB/IMF meetings.
Pakistan, UAE Sign Multiple MoUs To Boost Bilateral Ties
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Pakistan and UAE sign multiple MoUs to boost trade, investment, and cultural cooperation during UAE FM’s visit.
Pakistan, Türkiye to Boost Economic, Regional Cooperation on Shehbaz Sharif’s Visit to Ankara
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PM Shehbaz visits Ankara to boost Pakistan-Turkiye ties, discuss trade, regional issues with President Erdogan.
Pakistani Parties Unite in Lahore for Palestine Solidarity Rally
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JUI-F, JI to lead pro-Palestine rally in Lahore on Apr 27; nationwide strike, boycott of Israeli goods on Apr 26.
Pakistan Forces Kill 16 TTP Militants in Major Crackdown
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Pakistan kills 16 TTP terrorists in major CTD, police, and military operations in Mianwali and Waziristan regions.
Pakistan, Rwanda Vow to Boost Trade, Defence & Tech Ties
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Pakistan and Rwanda vow to boost ties in trade, defense, tech, and diplomacy during FM-level talks in Islamabad.