PM Shehbaz, Azerbaijan President reaffirm shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation

Prime minister wishes President Aliyev success for next week’s World Urban Forum in Baku Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. PHOTO: Govt of Pakistan, FB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday reiterated their shared commitment to deepening cooperation across areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, energy, and…

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Population may hit 390m by 2050

ISLAMABAD: In the next 25 years, Pakistan’s population may explode to 390 million, marking an increase of 62%, of which 256 million people will be in the market looking for jobs that is more than the existing total population, reveals an official report launched on Tuesday. Even in the case of using contraceptive methods to…

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Bangladesh hammer Pak in Dhaka Test

Bangladesh players celebrate after Nahid Rana’s five-wicket haul powered the hosts to a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Dhaka. Photo: FILE Bangladesh produced a ruthless all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test in Dhaka on Tuesday, extending their recent dominance over the visitors with a third…

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China lauds Pakistan’s mediation role in US-Iran talks, stresses durable ceasefire

Wang Yi, Ishaq Dar agree on continued engagement in call, stress regional stability and Strait of Hormuz passage. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar(L) and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. PHOTOs: File Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated appreciation and support for Pakistan’s constructive mediation role in the US-Iran conflict during talks with Deputy Prime Minister and…

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Karachi’s drug kingpin Pinky challenges authorities

Police say she operates sophisticated cocaine network supplying Karachi’s elite through WhatsApp orders The Karachi police on Tuesday arrested a woman accused of operating one of the city’s most organised narcotics supply networks. The suspect, identified as Anmol alias “Pinky”, was arrested during a joint operation conducted by the City police and a civil agency…

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