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India tops South Asia in external debt, Pakistan second
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- June 29, 2026
ISLAMABAD – India has topped the list of South Asian countries with the highest external debt, while Pakistan ranks second, a 2026 regional debt report…

Iran, Oman hold first Strait of Hormuz committee meeting
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- June 29, 2026
TEHRAN – Iran and Oman on Monday held the inaugural meeting of a joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz, as senior officials from both…

Sheikh Hasina announces return to Bangladesh this year
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- June 29, 2026
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed has announced that she plans to return to Bangladesh later this year, nearly two years after leaving the…

PCB approves new central contracts, higher match fees
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- June 29, 2026
LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved an increase in match fees for national team and domestic cricketers, along with a series of financial…

TDAP faces scrutiny over Rs3.65bn financial irregularities
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- June 29, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has come under scrutiny after an official audit uncovered financial irregularities, governance shortcomings and weaknesses in…

Pakistan kills 29 militants in cross-border operations
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- June 29, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s security forces killed 29 militants, including a senior commander, during intelligence-based operations conducted in Bajaur and across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, Federal Information…

FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium storm into knockout stage with 5-1 win over New Zealand
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- June 27, 2026
VANCOUVER – Belgium secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after registering a dominant 5-1 victory over New Zealand in their…

IHC rules passport cannot be restricted without due legal process
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- June 27, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday ruled that a citizen’s passport cannot be subjected to travel restrictions without lawful authority and due…

US announces Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, Hezbollah reacts
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- June 27, 2026
WASHINGTON – The United States (US) on Saturday announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon in a diplomatic move aimed at advancing long-term peace…

Gold prices climb in Pakistan as international bullion market strengthens
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- June 27, 2026
KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Saturday, tracking gains in the international bullion market as investors continued to monitor global economic developments…







