Russia warns Armenia over EU embrace

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday Armenia could lose the “very attractive” price it pays for Russian gas if it turned away from integration with Russia. Armenia is a member of a Russian-led economic union and heavily dependent on Russia for energy supplies, but in recent years it has sought deeper ties with the European…

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Textile, mining ties pitched to Chinese firms

Meetings focus on yarn imports, cotton seed quality, mineral exploration, e?commerce CHINA: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has held a series of high?level business engagements with leading Chinese enterprises during his official visit to China, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, attracting investment and expanding Pakistan’s export footprint across priority sectors including textiles, agriculture,…

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Industrial estate approved along Rawalpindi Ring Road

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company has approved the establishment of an industrial estate instead of an economic zone alongside the Rawalpindi Ring Road project. Following formal approval through legislation by the Punjab Assembly, the land acquisition process for the industrial estate is expected to begin. The 38.6-kilometre-long Rawalpindi Ring Road, stretching…

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A fair grade

. The author is a Professor and the Director of Center on Forced Displacement at Boston University In an academic system where a degree, and not actual learning, is the main goal, grades take on a disproportionate importance. It may seem that a small decimal digit separates the very best from those who are not…

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Aga Khan vows commitment to K-P’s development

Prince Rahim shows keen interest in exploring investment opportunities across various sectors Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi and Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi warmly welcomed Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, at Chitral Airport.. PHOTO: PTI,K-P official X account PESHAWAR: Prince Rahim Aga Khan showed keen…

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The snake that swallowed its own tail

Naagin 7 is Ekta Kapoor supernatural soap series. PHOTO: N Bolly Media Naagin 7 is Ekta Kapoor supernatural soap series. PHOTO: N Bolly Media There is a scene in Naagin, Ekta Kapoor’s supernatural extravaganza on Colors TV, that deserves to be taught in every school of geopolitics, public health policy, and — above all —…

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Water war erupts in PA as tensions flood the house

MQM lawmakers halt proceedings with fiery protest over city’s worsening water shortage Leader of the Opposition Ali Khurshidi said several areas, including Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Orangi Town, were facing severe water scarcity. PHOTO: VIDEO GRAB KARACHI: Tempers flared and proceedings descended into chaos in the Sindh Assembly on Monday as lawmakers from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan…

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