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Pakistan signs MoU with Bangladesh for rice export

January 15, 2025

Baloch Human Rights group alleges Pak forces of murdering Baloch man in staged bomb blast
Balochistan [Pakistan], Janu 14 (ANI): Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Monday strongly condemned the murder of a Baloch individual in what is being alleged as a staged bomb blast by Pakistani forces in Turbat. Sharing the details on X, BYC said, “The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) strongly condemns the brutal murder of Ittifaq Manzoor, a…
Garment factory closures cast dark shadow over Bangladesh economy
DHAKA — On the morning of Jan. 2, workers at four Keya Group apparel factories in Gazipur, Dhaka’s garment district, received notice they would lose their jobs on May 1, International Workers’ Day. The conglomerate, they were told, had decided to permanently close the plants. Thus, the futures of several thousand workers fell into even…
Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told Anthony Blunt was a Soviet spy for years, declassified MI5 files reveal
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II was not officially informed about the treachery of a senior palace courtier for nearly a decade, newly declassified documents reveal. Anthony Blunt served as the chief art curator to the royal family, surveying the queen’s pictures, overseeing the paintings in the royal collection and occasionally exhibiting her private treasures to…
CTD arrests 23 terrorists in Punjab IBOs
CTD arrests 23 terrorists in Punjab IBOs LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab arrested 23 terrorists while conducting operations in various cities of province. CTD Punjab spokesperson said that 200 Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) were conducted in different cities of the province, during which 23 terrorists were arrested. CTD spokesman said that the action…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves for J-K’s Akhnoor to celebrate ‘Veterans Day’
New Delhi [India], Janu 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday left for Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor to celebrate ‘Veterans Day’ with the Ex-servicemen of the Armed Forces. “Leaving New Delhi for Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir. Looking forward to celebrate ‘Veterans Day’ with the Ex-servicemen of the Armed Forces,” Rajnath Singh posted on…
Japan should embrace both the Global South and Trump 2.0
Hiroyuki Suzuki is deputy director general of the corporate planning department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. This year begins against a backdrop of persistent geopolitical uncertainty. In a previous column for Nikkei Asia, I emphasized the importance of Japan embracing a vision for the Global South, and over the past 12 months, Tokyo…
Here’s where insurance companies see the most risk for disasters
In the months preceding the outbreak of the infernos now raging through Los Angeles County, home insurance carriers began withdrawing new coverage in response to the rising threat from wildfires, while also increasing premium amounts for existing customers. Now, other residents across the U.S. are looking to see whether insurers in their areas have been…
750 prize bond draw results announced today – Janu 15, 2025
750 prize bond draw results announced today – Janu 15, 2025 Prize bonds are among the safest investment options in Pakistan, offering an attractive chance to win cash prizes without risking the principal amount. Regulated by the National Savings, under the central bank, prize bonds hold quarterly draws where winners receive substantial rewards. The first…