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Top Pakistani leaders have congratulated the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) on its historic victory in Dhaka and sought to strengthen historic brotherly ties. Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh became better following the Gen Z-led ouster of Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Both nations have also started sea trade and began expanding government-to-government commerce last year. In his congratulatory message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said: “I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a resounding victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.” He also congratulated the people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the elections.…

Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in counter-terrorism and economic engagement during a high-level meeting in the federal capital. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US Deputy Secretary of State John Mark Pommersheim, with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker also participating in the discussions. According to a spokesperson for the US Embassy, the meeting centered on counter-terrorism efforts and advancing common security priorities between the two countries. Both sides discussed ongoing collaboration to address security challenges and strengthen coordination in tackling terrorism. The US side appreciated Pakistan’s partnership in preventing illegal migration, acknowledging Islamabad’s…

Three Ukrainian brothers, including an eight-year-old, were killed near the eastern front line and a Russian drone attack killed one person and injured six others at one of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports near Odesa, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. The mother and grandmother of the brothers – two of whom were 19 – were injured in the attack late on Thursday, the local prosecutors in the Donetsk region said on Friday. The ports are Ukraine’s key maritime export arteries, crucial for its foreign trade and the survival of its wartime economy. Moscow has stepped up its attacks on both them…

Zimbabwe national cricket team handed a crushing 23-run defeat to Australia national cricket team in a Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Friday. Set 170 for victory, Australia were dismissed for 146 in 19.3 overs after slipping to 29 for four inside the powerplay. The result leaves their campaign in serious difficulty. Earlier, Zimbabwe posted 169 for two in their allotted 20 overs. Brian Bennett struck an unbeaten 64 from 56 balls, while Tadiwanashe Marumani made 35 from 21 deliveries. Ryan Burl added 35 and captain Sikandar Raza remained not out on 25…

Ireland captain and senior batter Paul Stirling has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Details released on Friday confirmed that Stirling, who has represented Ireland in 163 matches and scored 3,895 runs, left the field after facing a single delivery against Australia. The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 approved Sam Topping as his replacement in the Ireland squad. Topping was named after Stirling sustained knee ligament damage while fielding during Ireland’s match against Australia on 11 February. Under tournament regulations, any replacement requires the approval of the Event…

ISLAMABAD : Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) hosted a high-level meeting with Dr. Sayad Parastar, Chairman of China-based Henan Pallas Biotechnology Co. Ltd., to explore collaborative strategies aimed at restoring soil health and enhancing agricultural productivity in Pakistan’s climate-stressed regions. The meeting, held at FGP’s office in Islamabad on Thursday afternoon, brought together leading experts and stakeholders, including Pakistani-German scholar Sarmad Hussain, Shafqat Aziz, Dr. Shahbaz Tariq, Dr. Kausar Khan, Atif Saeed of FGP, and Asad Rafi, CEO of Micronox. The discussions focused on addressing critical challenges facing Pakistan’s agricultural sector, particularly soil degradation, salinity, nutrient imbalance, and declining fertility. Participants…

Dr Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s administrator of the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, emailed an invitation to a Valentine’s Day party in 2016 to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, US Justice Department documents show. The Justice Department has released millions of Epstein-related files over the past few weeks to comply with an act of Congress passed on a bipartisan basis. The files have revealed new details of Epstein’s ties to prominent people in politics, finance, business and academia. Oz, formerly a celebrity physician on TV, sent the invite almost a decade after Epstein’s first sex crime charges…

In a significant move to stimulate business activity and attract foreign direct investment (FDI), the federal government has prepared a wide-ranging reform package aimed at protecting industries and the private sector from harassment. The proposed measures include full digitalization of sales tax processes, legal safeguards for investors, and limits on the intervention of regulatory bodies. The government has decided to completely digitalize all sales tax processes to ensure transparency and reduce human interference. According to official documents obtained by Samaa TV, fines and surcharges on one-time return revisions will be abolished as part of the reform package. Authorities say these steps…

Pakistan’s role in counter-terrorism and regional stability has received renewed global recognition, with the United States describing Islamabad as an important partner in the region. US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapoor emphasized that cooperation between the two countries is expanding across multiple strategic sectors. Paul Kapoor stated that collaboration between the United States and Pakistan in the mineral resources sector is steadily advancing. He noted that bilateral trade in energy and agriculture is also progressing rapidly, reflecting stronger economic ties between the two countries. According to officials, these developments signal a broader effort to deepen economic engagement alongside security…

Pakistan and Russia held discussions on launching a direct flight between Moscow and Islamabad on the sidelines of the OIC ministerial conference in Istanbul. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan met Russian Deputy Minister for Transport Zverev Dmitry Stanislavovich during the conference. Both sides agreed to promote land and air connectivity between the two countries. The Russian deputy minister invited Aleem Khan to attend the International Transport and Logistics Forum scheduled to take place in Saint Petersburg on April 1-3, 2026. Talks were also held on increasing bilateral banking channels and removing existing obstacles affecting trade and transport. Aleem…