Pakistan Commits To PIA Sale By July, Roosevelt Hotel’s Fate Remains Uncertain
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Pakistan plans to privatize PIA by July, with Roosevelt Hotel’s fate uncertain amid a terminated $228M lease deal in New York.
US Terminates Sanctions Waiver For Iraq To Purchase Gas, Electricity From Iran
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US ends Iraq’s sanctions waiver for electricity imports of Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran amid renewed nuclear tensions.
Pakistan, IMF Complete Technical-Level Talks For Next $7 Billion Tranche
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Pakistan, IMF discuss next $7 billion tranche, focusing on economic reforms, new taxes, and energy tariffs to meet loan conditions.
NADRA Unveils Pakistan’s First Dematerialised Digital Identity Card On Its 25th Anniversary
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NADRA unveils Pakistan’s first Dematerialised Digital Identity Card, marking a major step in the country’s digital transformation.
Bangladesh’s Yunus, UN Chief Scheduled To Visit Rohingya Camp
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UN Chief Guterres, Prof Yunus to visit Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar on March 14 as part of Ramadan solidarity tour.
Nepal’s Exports Surge 46.5%, But High-Value Goods Lag Behind
Nepal’s exports surged 46.5% to Rs127.20B, driven by soybean oil, while high-value goods saw only marginal growth.
BLA’s Jaffar Express Attack: A Disturbing Shift in Terrorist Tactics

BLA’s Jaffar Express attack marks a major escalation. Can Pakistan counter the threat and address internal security lapses?
Sri Lanka’s Women Boxers Stranded After Serbia Visa Denial
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Sri Lanka’s women boxers miss IBA World Championship in Serbia due to visa complications and lack of financial support.
UNHCR Representative Warns: Don’t Ignore Afghanistan, Crisis Could Worsen Without Urgent Support
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UNHCR representative Arafat Jamal urges global support for Afghanistan, warning of mass migration and regional instability.