Pakistan and Bangladesh Aim to Boost Economic Collaboration
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Pakistan, Bangladesh boost ties as Ishaq Dar plans April visit to explore tourism, trade, and investment opportunities.
Pakistan’s Foreign Investment Drops 19%, FDI Increases Despite Challenges
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Pakistan’s foreign investment drops 19% amid political uncertainty, despite rise in FDI and ongoing economic reforms.
Pakistan, Turkey Call for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire and Independent Palestinian State
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Shehbaz, Erdogan urge Gaza ceasefire, push for Palestine state, and boost Pakistan-Turkiye economic, defense ties.
FBI Confirms Zahran Hashim as Mastermind of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Attacks
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FBI confirms Zahran Hashim as mastermind of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings in affidavit detailing ISIS links.
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.