- Pakistan’s GDP growth accelerated this fiscal year as inflation remained contained and the current account was broadly balanced
- The impact of US-Iran war is expected to put upward pressure on inflation, weigh on the country’s growth and balance of payments
- Edhi Foundation says mission carrying humanitarian supplies departed from Turkiye for Gaza
- Previous Global Sumud flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters earlier this month
- Aid rerouted through seven countries after Pakistan border closure, Iran war, WFP COO says
- WFP says only 8 percent of its Afghanistan funding target for 2026 has been raised
- Millions of Palestinians are marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba
- They are surrounded by an Israeli-controlled zone that encompasses the rest of the territory
- A fragile peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda was reached in December under US mediation, but fighting has continued
- West-East Pipeline to double oil export capacity via Fujairah
- New pipeline expected to be operational by 2027
- In the day’s other games, Al-Qadsiah and Al-Fateh enjoyed 2-0 wins over Al-Hazem and Al-Najma respectively
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Islamabad Talks
- Minister says elements unable to come to terms with Pakistan’s mediation role behind campaign
- Attaullah Tarar vows Pakistan will continue to expose nefarious designs of campaign’s perpetrators
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The qirbah has been used by Saudi desert communities for generations to transport, store, and cool water, as well as preserve clarified butter and buttermilk.
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