Pakistan, WB boost ties with $40b framework

[ad_1] Listen to article WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Ahad Khan Cheema, held high-level meetings with World Bank leadership in Washington, marking a major step in advancing the country’s development partnership with the global financial institution. In meetings with Anna Bjerde, Managing Director for Operations, and Martin Raiser, South Asia Regional Vice President, Cheema praised the … Read more

Strong ties with US don’t mean blind support for unjust policies, says Ishaq Dar

[ad_1] Strong ties with the United States will not mean unconditional support for its policies, especially when they are unjust, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday.  Briefing the press in Islamabad, the deputy PM emphasised that Pakistan was aware that Iran would not remain passive after the US bombed three of its … Read more

Shehbaz, Rubio agree to deepen Pak-US ties in phone call

[ad_1] Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States, with a particular emphasis on boosting trade and economic cooperation. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Secretary Rubio placed a telephone call to the prime … Read more

Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm strategic ties; condemn Israeli aggression

[ad_1] Listen to article Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and strategic ties, as the leadership of both countries jointly condemned ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and expressed firm support for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday. The commitment was reiterated during a key meeting between … Read more

Netflix drops ‘The Waterfront’, inspired by creator’s real-life family drug ties

[ad_1] Netflix’s new drama The Waterfront, which premiered on June 19, takes viewers deep into a coastal town torn apart by secrets, legacy, and survival—and it’s rooted in real life. The eight-episode series comes from Kevin Williamson, the mind behind Scream, Dawson’s Creek, and The Vampire Diaries. This time, Williamson delivers a raw, personal story … Read more

Xi in Kazakhstan to cement ‘eternal’ ties

[ad_1] ASTANA: Xi Jinping celebrated China’s “eternal friendship” with Central Asia at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, as the Chinese leader blasted tariffs and sought to assert Beijing’s influence in a region historically dominated by Russia. The summit in Astana brought together Xi with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Under … Read more

Modi visits Greek Cyprus strengthening bilateral ties

[ad_1] Listen to article Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s has made a landmark visit to Greek Cyprus with the aim of strengthening strategic ties between New Delhi and Nicosia. According to the Indian Foreign Ministry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides was the first by an Indian premier to Greek Cyprus in over … Read more