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[ ISLAMABAD: Vietnam’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Pham Anh Tuan, on Monday, said that bilateral trade between Pakistan and Vietnam is expected to soon reach $1 billion, paving the way for a stronger economic partnership. “The steady growth shows the solid foundation on which we can build toward our ambitious target of $10 billion in bilateral … Read more

DHAKA: At least 19 people were killed and 164 injured as a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a college and school campus in the capital Dhaka on Monday after experiencing a technical problem, a military spokesperson said. The F-7 BGI jet took off at 1:06 pm from the Bangladesh Air Force base in … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: Australia has proposed the formation of joint ventures with Pakistani companies to tap into the potential of minerals-rich mining sector. The Australian high commissioner on Monday expressed strong interest of Australian mining companies in Pakistani regions having vast deposits of natural resources. He proposed collaboration between Australian universities, mining firms and Pakistani institutions … Read more

MUMBAI: An Indian court acquitted on Monday 12 men previously convicted for a series of bomb blasts that ripped through packed commuter trains in Mumbai in 2006 that killed 187 people. The men were convicted in 2015 of murder, conspiracy, and waging war against the country over the attacks during the evening rush hour of … Read more

[ BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China have exhibited significant growth during the first six months of 2025, marking an encouraging development under the framework of China’s economic policies aimed at enhancing trade relationships and diversifying supply chains. According to recent data from the China General Administration of Customs, Pakistan’s shipments of semi-wholly milled rice … Read more

LONDON: It is one of history’s most intriguing “murders” – the mysterious disappearance over five centuries ago of two young princes from the Tower of London. Nearly 200 years after they disappeared, two small skeletons were found in a wooden box at the historic tower and reburied at Westminster Abbey. The remains were believed, but … Read more

JERUSALEM: The Houthis claimed they attacked several targets in Israel with drones in response to Israeli military attacks on Yemen’s Hodeidah port on Monday. Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said that the group attacked several targets in Israel with drones, which was in response to Israel’s recent attack on Hodeidah port and the continued military … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is exploring concrete steps to ensure Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to China yields tangible results, with cabinet members urging resolution of longstanding issues hampering Chinese investment instead of merely signing more MoUs. To remove a major obstacle in relocating Chinese industries to the Gwadar Free Zone, the government has decided … Read more