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Bangladesh adviser for foreign affairs says Dhaka strengthening its working bilateral relationship with Pakistan Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in the holy city of Makkah on Friday. Photo: SPA/ X Bangladesh has signalled that it is open to … Read more
Actor recalls working with Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, reflects on frozen cross-border collaboration Actor Mikaal Zulfiqar, in a recent interview, made clear that he hadn’t shut the door on working in India again, but emphasised that he would only do so if invited respectfully. When asked about a potential Bollywood comeback, Zulfiqar stated, “I am open … Read more
Duo reaffirms its commitment towards exploring diverse avenues of collaboration, including trade, investment and IT Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh (L) presented his credentials to President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader. Photo: X Pakistan Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh presented his credentials to Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in … Read more
A study shows a modest decline in soda purchases, but it’s not clear that the results will hold up in the long run.
Our reporter John Eligon takes a six-mile walk between two townships in Cape Town to show how the barriers left by apartheid still exist 30 years later.
The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.
Pakistan’s leading women from film, fashion, sport and social impact are set to be recognised on a global platform this November, as the Creative Leadership Conference (CLC) Global 100 Global Women Leaders Award 2026 comes to Islamabad. The awards are presented under the banner of the Creative Leadership Conference, which recognises women whose leadership, achievements … Read more
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his side must address serious shortcomings in batting, bowling and fielding after England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley on Friday. The defeat, completed inside three days, extended Pakistan’s poor run away from home and left Salman acknowledging that England had … Read more
FM Sikorski cites lack of accountability for Israeli military’s ‘excessive use of force’ for declining support Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. Photo: AA/file Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza and the failure to ensure accountability for the Israeli military’s “excessive use of force” were undermining public support even in nations … Read more
Several people have died after a collision near Middlesbrough in northeast England between a police car and a passenger car, the local police force said on Saturday. Cleveland Police said the incident took place at around 3.39am (0239 GMT) on a main road near the South Bank area to the east of Middlesbrough. “Sadly, the collision has resulted in multiple fatalities,” a police spokesperson said. “We are … Read more