China maritime claims

U.S. rejects China maritime claims, calls for ASEAN action on Myanmar

HANOI, (Reuters/ James Pearson) – The United States rejects China’s “unlawful” maritime claims in the South China Sea and stands with Southeast Asian countries facing Chinese “coercion”, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday. China rejected Blinken’s comments, which he made in an address in a video conference with foreign ministers from the Association…

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Pakistan Conducts Operations Against 7 Suspected Militant Hideouts in Afghanistan

Pakistan has conducted intelligence-based operations targeting seven suspected militant hideouts located in different areas of Afghanistan, following a series of deadly attacks inside the country. The Ministry of Information confirmed that the strikes focused on camps allegedly involved in planning and supporting terrorist activities against Pakistan. Officials stated that recent incidents, including attacks in Bajaur…

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Shams and Qamar Foundation

Swearing in ceremony of Shams and Qamar Foundation

Isakhel (Soon Times), the swearing in ceremony of Shams and Qamar Foundation was held at Central Secretariat Sial Sharif which was presided over by Sahibzada Muhammad Qasim Sialvi, Central Chairman Shams and Qamar Foundation. Members and officials from all over Pakistan participated in this grand ceremony. The ceremony started with the recitation of Holy Quran…

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The Parting Gift (1970)

By: Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee They were madly in love. Happiness glowed on their cheeks when they faced the colourful world. Mark and Susan were the children of prosperous parents. Life had been kind to them but God’s blessings were only bestowed on a few as would be proved later on. Kind as in material possessions….

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8 Women Killed, 80 Injured in Rahim Yar Khan Roof Collapse During BISP Aid Distribution

At least eight women lost their lives and more than 80 others were injured after a tragic roof collapse during an aid distribution event in Rahim Yar Khan. The incident occurred during the disbursement of financial assistance under the Benazir Income Support Programme, one of Pakistan’s largest social protection initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable families….

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Bangladesh and Nepal

Bangladesh and Nepal Huge Potentials for each other?

Bangladesh and Nepal are situated in South Asia geographically. They share a common regional platform such as BIMTEC, SAARC. There are some harmonies between Bangladesh and Bhutan in sphere of mutual interest, shared history, culture. Nepal recognized Bangladesh as a sovereign state in 1971. Then Bangladesh Built up ties with Nepal. The bondage and relations…

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