Asia

Pakistan rejects proposal to import cotton and sugar from India: Report

Islamabad: In a volte-face, Pakistan’s Cabinet on Thursday rejected a proposal of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to import cotton…

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Saudi Arabia launches fundraising drive around the world

Riyadh: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched a fundraising campaign to help people around the…

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Pakistan desires peaceful relations, Imran Khan writes to PM Modi, backs ‘result-oriented dialogue’

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has written to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi advocating for a “constructive and result-oriented dialogue”, the Dawn reported on…

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Pakistan’s Textile Ministry asks govt to lift ban on import of cotton from India

Islamabad: Pakistan’s textile ministry headed by Prime Minister Imran Khan has recommended the lifting of the ban on the import…

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Dhaka mosque attack: Case filed against around 600 people

Dhaka: A case has been filed against 500 to 600 unnamed accused in connection with the clash at Baitul Mukarram…

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Massive container ship ‘Ever Given’ freed from Suez Canal after six days

Cairo: A massive container ship which had blocked the Suez Canal since March 23 has been freed and re-floated, maritime…

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Pakistan bans public gatherings to counter 3rd wave

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has imposed a complete ban on public gatherings in strengthened efforts to counter the ongoing third wave of the…

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Pakistan foreign minister Mahmood Qureshi to attend ‘Heart of Asia’ conference in Tajikistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will lead a delegation to the ‘Heart of Asia’ conference scheduled to take place…

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Pakistan: Man spends Rs35,000 to cancel Rs300 fine

Islamabad: A resident of Punjab’s Chakwal district spent over PKR35,000 (Dh832.87) challenging a traffic violation ticket worth Rs300 (Dh7.14) issued…

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Pakistan may soon cross peak seen during first coronavirus wave: Top official

Islamabad: A top Pakistani government official on Saturday said the coronavirus cases in the country would soon cross the peak…

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