Sri Lanka in Talks with U.S. to Reduce Tariffs on Exports: Ambassador
Sri Lanka is holding diplomatic talks with the U.S. to lower tariffs on exports, Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe said during a visit to a Buddhist temple in Maryland....
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Pakistan Slams Israeli Ministers for Al-Aqsa Storming, Urges Global Action
Pakistan condemns Israeli ministers' incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling it a provocation that violates international law. PM Shehbaz urges immediate global action and reaffirmation of Palestinian rights....
PAK: PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Flood-Hit Gilgit-Baltistan, Promises Swift Relief and Resilient Infrastructure
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visits flood-hit Gilgit-Baltistan, reviews monsoon damage, and announces relief measures. Climate change-driven disasters continue to devastate the region, with over Rs20 billion in losses and rising humanitarian needs....
Pakistan-Origin of Pahalgam Attackers Confirmed by Indian Security Agencies
Indian agencies confirm Pahalgam attackers were Pakistani nationals based on biometric data and recovered documents....
Iranian President Pezeshkian Visits Pakistan to Boost Trade and Regional Ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Pakistan to boost trade and diplomatic ties. The two-day trip aims to raise bilateral trade to USD 10 billion annually....
Bangladesh Tribunal Begins Trial of Deposed PM Hasina for Crimes Against Humanity
Bangladesh begins in-absentia trial of former PM Sheikh Hasina over crimes against humanity during 2024 protest crackdown....
Indians Top Tourist Arrivals in Sri Lanka in July 2025
India tops Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in July 2025, contributing 18.5% of total visitors as monthly tourism grows by 6.6% year-on-year....
PTI Announces Political ‘Guerrilla Struggle’ After Denied Rally Permission in Islamabad
PTI starts guerrilla-style protests in Islamabad after being denied rally permission; party says Imran Khan will lead "from jail"....
Bangladesh: Journalists Face Political Persecution Despite Interim Government’s Promises
Bangladesh's interim govt keeps journalists jailed on murder charges, raising fresh concerns over media freedom ahead of national polls....
23-Day Protest in Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan Halts Trade with China Over Tax Dispute
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan block Karakoram Highway for 23 days, halting trade with China over federal tax dispute and demanding constitutional clarity....