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Kuwait’s Finance Minister Nora Al-Fassam has officially tendered her resignation, according to a brief statement

Kuwait’s Finance Minister Nora Al-Fassam Resigns; Dr. Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem Appointed

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk Kuwait City — Kuwait’s Finance Minister Nora Al-Fassam has

140 migrants believed dead as boat capsizes

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Over 140 Ethiopian Migrants Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes Off

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk Gulf of Aden / Abyan, Yemen — More than

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Gaza Aid Tragedy and Al-Aqsa Visit by Israeli Minister Trigger

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk JERUSALEM / GAZA — At least 27 Palestinians were

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Defence Pact, Reinforce Regional Security and Islamic Solidarity

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Pakistan Denounces Al-Aqsa Desecration, Urges Global Action Against Israeli Aggression

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has issued a strong condemnation of the desecration of the revered Al-Aqsa Mosque

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Pakistan, Iran Reaffirm Resolve to Deepen Bilateral Ties Across Key

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to deepening cooperation in key

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Pakistan, Iran Collaborate on Gwadar-Chabahar Corridor and Silk Road Connectivity

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Iran have agreed to deepen cooperation on the Silk Road Initiative

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Bangladesh High Commission Launches “July Beyond Borders” to Mark 2024

ISLAMABAD — The Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad has inaugurated a five-day commemorative event titled “July

$Islamabad — In a landmark moment for regional cooperation, Pakistan and Iran signed 12 bilateral agreements spanning critical sectors, while reaffirming their commitment to boosting bilateral trade to \$10 billion by 2028 The agreements were inked in Islamabad during Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian's official visit to Pakistan. The signing ceremony followed high-level discussions between the two nations, attended by key leaders including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, and Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mining, and Commerce Mohammad Atabak. According to official sources, the 12 documents cover cooperation in: Science and Technology Transportation and Transit Trade and Economy Tourism and Agriculture Judicial and Legal Affairs Industrial Development Cultural Heritage Preservation Regional Integration and Synergy These agreements are designed to strengthen institutional linkages, facilitate knowledge exchange, and enhance people-to-people contacts, laying a foundation for long-term strategic cooperation between the neighboring nations. At the Pakistan-Iran Business Forum, held in Islamabad as part of President Pezeshkian’s two-day visit, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan underscored Pakistan’s dedication to expanding economic ties. “We are confident in our ability to grow bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2028,” said Kamal, adding that the two nations share historic and cultural bonds that make economic collaboration a natural extension of their relationship. He also emphasized the significance of cross-border trade for Balochistan, Pakistan’s southwestern province that borders Iran. Highlighting key developments, the commerce minister praised the reactivation of the Mand-Pishin Joint Border Market on July 30. He urged swift operationalization of two additional markets at Chaghi-Kouhak and Gabd-Reemdan, vital for economic integration in the border regions. He also confirmed the finalization of the Pakistan-Iran Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a milestone in structuring long-term trade cooperation. Kamal further stressed the urgency of implementing a barter trade mechanism to address foreign exchange and payment challenges. Kamal invited Iranian investors to explore vast opportunities in mineral resources, agriculture, and energy in Pakistan. He reaffirmed that the Government of Pakistan is committed to removing trade bottlenecks and enabling investment through policy reforms, regulatory facilitation, and public-private partnerships. He confirmed both nations’ agreement to fast-track the upcoming session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC), which will serve as a platform to resolve trade issues and launch new collaborative projects. In his concluding remarks, Kamal Khan thanked the Iranian president and ministers for their participation, calling the gathering a “symbol of goodwill and a shared vision for regional growth.” > “Let us transform our historic brotherhood into a partnership for prosperity,” he said. The agreements and economic commitments signal a new chapter in Pakistan-Iran relations, anchored in trade, regional connectivity, and mutual development.$

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