Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Misuse of State Funds
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested in Colombo on charges of misusing state funds for a private London trip, officials said....
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Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China Pledge Joint Action Against Terror Groups at Kabul Trilateral Talks
At the Kabul trilateral meeting, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China pledged joint action against terror groups including TTP, while highlighting CPEC’s regional role....
Nepal’s Parliament United in Opposition to India-China Trade Deal via Lipulekh Pass
Nepal’s Parliament has united against the India-China agreement to reopen trade through Lipulekh Pass, claiming the move violates its sovereignty. India has rejected Nepal’s claims....
Bangladesh and Pakistan Push to Revive Trade Ties, Eye Joint Commissions and Agricultural Cooperation
Bangladesh and Pakistan agreed to revive their Joint Economic Commission and set up new trade forums to boost bilateral ties, agriculture, and food security during high-level talks in Dhaka....
Pakistan Supreme Court Grants Bail to Imran Khan in May 9 Violence Cases
Pakistan’s top court has granted bail to Imran Khan in eight May 9 violence cases, though the ex-prime minister remains in custody in other matters....
China’s Wang Yi Meets Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar, Reviews Full Spectrum of Bilateral Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar held strategic consultations in Islamabad, reviewing CPEC 2.0, trade, and regional issues....
Floods Cause Rs 20 Billion Infrastructure Damage in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
An initial report estimates Rs 20 billion infrastructure damage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as floods and rains continue to wreak havoc, leaving 380 people dead....
Bangladesh, Pakistan Approve Visa-Free Travel for Diplomats and Officials
Bangladesh and Pakistan have cleared a draft deal allowing visa-free travel for diplomats and officials, marking a step toward smoother bilateral ties....
Bangladesh EC meets to decide General Election dates for 13th Parliamentary Polls
Bangladesh’s Election Commission has started talks on its action plan for the 13th parliamentary election in February 2025. The schedule will be announced in December....
India Rejects Nepal’s Objection to Resumption of Border Trade with China via Lipulekh Pass
India rejected Nepal’s objection to resuming trade with China via Lipulekh Pass, calling Kathmandu’s territorial claims unjustified. The row resurfaces ahead of Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli’s visits to Beijing and New Delhi....