- The development comes days after the IMF said Pakistan was ‘highly exposed’ to Gulf war disruptions despite economic recovery
- PM Shehbaz Sharif asks Pakistan’s GCC, Iran envoys to work proactively on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment and energy
- Joint statement calls for immediate release of detained activists, including Pakistani aid worker Saad Edhi
- All 10 nations cite earlier Israeli flotilla interceptions as concerns grow over attacks on civilian missions
- The development comes after protest by traders’ representatives who said the restrictions were affecting businesses
- Government exempts all shops, departmental stores, markets, shopping malls, bakeries and restaurants from the curbs
- Majed Alawad of KACST wins Global Innovation Institute prize
- Also sets up a firm focusing on atmospheric water harvesting
- Fighting began on March 2 with the Hezbollah militant group firing at Israel, two days after the US and Israel attacked Iran
- Israel has since invaded southern Lebanon and bombarded the capital, Beirut, and other areas
- The meetings mark the first time sitting leaders of the two countries have visited each other’s hometowns
- South Korea’s presidential office expressed hope that Tuesday’s summit would strengthen mutual trust between the two leaders
- KSA’s position as a hub for global capital has proven itself to be momentous
- North Korea’s Naegohyang FC face South Korea’s Suwon FC Women in the Asian Women’s Champions League semifinals on Wednesday
- More than 200 South Korean civic groups have formed a squad to cheer on both teams, saying they support fair play and peace
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- Pakistan interior minister arrived in Iran on Saturday, meets Iranian counterpart
- Pakistan has been accepted as chief mediator by both the US and Iran in their conflict
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