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MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering political, diplomatic and moral support for the Kashmir cause, declaring that the Kashmiri people’s struggle for the right to self-determination would continue until its logical conclusion in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions. Addressing a special session of the AJK Legislative Assembly on Kashmir Solidarity Day, the prime minister also announced a special development package for the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). He paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people, saying history bore witness that…

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Pakistan and Uzbekistan signed a joint declaration following the state visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reaffirming their commitment to expand strategic cooperation across trade, connectivity, security, education and culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. The declaration said the talks and agreements signed during the visit would “further strengthen the strategic partnership between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan”. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the trajectory of bilateral ties and agreed to deepen cooperation in political, economic and regional spheres, with the leaders…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Thursday agreed to enhance the bilateral trade to $2 billion within the next five years. To this respect a protocol for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries was signed in Islamabad by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The two countries also signed a number of accords aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in diverse fields including defence, agriculture, trade, industry, culture, education, disaster management, pharmaceuticals and others. Under the protocol, the two sides shall constitute a joint working…

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ISLAMABAD: At least 31 worshippers were killed and dozens more injured when a massive bomb tore through an imambargah in the Tarlai area of Islamabad on Friday, police and administration officials confirmed, adding that the bomber had “travelled to Afghanistan”. The explosion went off just as worshippers were offering Friday prayers at Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra on the outskirts of Islamabad. The blast was so powerful that it was heard within a radius of hundreds of metrers, whipping up fear and panic among residents. Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon confirmed…

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate session on Friday addressed several national issues, including the health of PTI founder Imran Khan, rising tuition fees in private medical colleges, agricultural reforms, and the political situation in Balochistan. Lawmakers also discussed national security, including terrorism and border management. PTI founder’s health and February 8th protest Senator Azam Swati raised concerns over the deteriorating health of PTI founder Imran Khan and acknowledged governance shortcomings in the country. “The justice system in the country has collapsed,” Swati said, urging policymakers to adopt a stance of compassion and…

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