ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, hailing the US decision to lift all sanctions on Syria, has on Thursday (15th May, 2025) reaffirmed its commitment towards Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity saying Pakistan supported a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned resolution. FO, pointing out that Pakistan had consistently advocated for constructive engagement and dialogue, maintained: “The easing of sanctions is […]
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KARACHI: Under the Extended Fund Facility Program, IMF has released the second tranche of $1,023 million which was received by the SBP and reflect in the bank’s Forex reserves from 16th May. Taking to the X SBP informed: “The amount will be reflected in SBP’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ending on 16th May […]
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QUETTA: Four Punjabi drivers, who were abducted on 9th May from Ahmedwal area on Quetta-Taftan highway, have been gunned down, their bullet-riddled bodies were found in the Galangoor area of Noshki. It is pertinent to mention here that the murdered Punjabi drivers were abducted when they were in the process of transporting Irani LPG. Doctors, […]
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RIYADH: President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (a former Islamic militant who led the ouster of the Assad regime) here Wednesday (14th May, 2025) after announcing that the US would lift all sanctions and attempt to normalise ties with Damascus. Trump revealed the major policy shift at the US and Gulf Arab countries […]
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DOHA: President Donald Trump, who is presently on a 4-day visit to Gulf (KSA, Qatar, UAE), arrived here Wednesday (14th May, 2025). Here Trump signed a number of agreements with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to ameliorate the trade and defence terms between two countries, including a $200 Billion deal to buy […]
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RIYADH: Exporters from Mainland China and Hong Kong can now send small packets to USA paying a flat tax of $100 per parcel as President Trump has slashed the tariff. The new tariffs on small packages worth up to $800 (£606) have been cut from 120% to 54%. It is pertinent to mention here that […]
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RIYADH: US President Donald Trump, while speaking at Saudi Investment Forum here on Tuesday (13th May, 2025) said that he planned to lift sanctions on Syria to give them a chance at greatness. “Syria, they’ve had their share of travesty, war, killing in many years. That’s why my administration has already taken the first steps […]
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RIYADH: US President Donald Trump, whose plane (escorted by Saudi fighter jets) landed here Tuesday (13th May, 2025) was received by the de facto ruler of KSA Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). Earlier KSA jets escorted the Air Force 1. Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs took to the X to inform: “The President of […]
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ANKARA: After the killing of 40,000 people (since its commencement of insurgency against Türkiye), the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (KPP) on 12th May has announced that it was disbanding and disarming (without getting a separate country they struggled for). It may be recalled that in the month of Feb, 2025 KPP’s jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan […]
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GAZA: Hamas has handed over Edan Alexander (the last known living American hostage here) to Red Cross on Monday (12th May, 2025) after 29 months in custody. Tel Aviv-born Edan Alexander was taken hostage by Hamas following 7th Oct, 2023 cross-border attack, after several days of talks with the US. It is expected that following […]
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