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What does the Saudi-Pakistan Defence Agreement say?
Islamabad, September 19 (Dawn) – The signing of a ‘Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement’ between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is being seen as a moment of tectonic significance for the Middle East and South Asia. On the face of it, it is a declarative pact, containing...
Handshake issue – Pakistan Cricket Board mulls withdrawal from Asia Cup if match referee is not barred
Pycroft, about to officiate his 693rd match, asked Salman Ali Agha to skip the customary handshake with his Indian counterpart. He asked Suryakumar Yadav to do the same
‘Pahalgam attack, cricket match different issues’: Terror victim’s family says India playing Pakistan in Asia Cup is ‘fine’
Niraj Udhwani from Jaipur was on a holiday in Pahalgam with his wife when terrorists opened fire on tourists, killing 26 civilians, including Niraj
Pakistan and Bangladesh pitch for revival of SAARC
By P.K.Balachandran/Sunday Observer Colombo, August 31 – Pakistan and Bangladesh are now seriously seeking the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Both see the usefulness of SAARC in tackling issues the two countries are currently facing vis-à-vis India, the dominant power...
Terrorism was a stumbling block in China-Pakistan-Afghanistan trilateral
While China and Pakistan sought assurances from Afghanistan on cross-border terrorism, Kabul laid emphasis on the need for development cooperation
US report sharply criticizes both India, Pakistan for inaction on rights abuses
The findings for South Asia’s two largest states pointed to entrenched impunity, inadequate judicial follow-through and persistent restrictions on fundamental freedoms.
Trump’s policies create new alignments across old divides
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily News Colombo, August 12 -The world order that prevailed up to 2024, is breaking down primarily due to the policies , actions ad style of US President Donal Trump. Trump’s tariffs and sanctions have created new alignments across old divides. In South Asia,...
Psychology says preferring solitude over constant socializing is a subtle sign of these 7 unique traits
By Lachlan Brown /VegOut Jul 28, 2025 – If you’d rather curl up with a journal or take a solo walk than spend every weekend lost in a sea of chatter, you may have been branded “antisocial.” Modern psychology, however, paints a more nuanced picture....
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree on visa-free entry for officials: How It affects India
New Delhi, July 27 -Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh have witnessed a marked improvement following the establishment of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, with the two sides trying to reset ties. Pakistan and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to allow visa-free...
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