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Foreign Investors Exit Pakistan Bond Market Amid Liquidity Crisis
DID Press: Pakistan’s government bond market is facing a severe liquidity crunch after more than 94 percent of foreign investment exited the country by 17 April, signaling a sharp decline in investor confidence. Economists attribute the capital flight to a…
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PBS: Over 350 US Troops Injured in Iran Conflict
DID Press: A new report by US broadcaster PBS states that more than 350 American military personnel have been injured since the start of the Trump administration’s war against Iran in February. According to the report, the majority of the…
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Speculation Grows Over Possible Strains in UAE Federal Unity
DID Press: Regional media reports and online discussions have fueled speculation about potential internal tensions within the seven-emirate federation of United Arab Emirates, amid concerns over diverging political and security priorities among member emirates. The reports—circulating in regional outlets and…
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UAE Expels Pakistani Shia Workers, Funds Reportedly Frozen
DID Press: Reports from Pakistan indicate that United Arab Emirates has expelled a large number of Pakistani Shia workers, with many alleging bank accounts were frozen and assets blocked during deportation. Local journalist Nader Baloch said many affected individuals, after…
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Deadly Delhi Fire Kills 9, Injures Several
DID Press: A major fire in a residential building in New Delhi has left at least nine people dead and several others injured, authorities confirmed. The blaze broke out early Sunday morning in the Vivek Vihar area of Shahdara district.…
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Iranian Oil Tanker Reaches Asia After Hormuz Transit
DID Press: An Iranian supertanker carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude has reached the Asia-Pacific after transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened regional tensions. According to reports, the vessel—linked to National Iranian Oil Company—is transporting more than 1.9…
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Iran Proposes 14-Point Plan; Trump Signals Rejection
DID Press: Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to end the war via Pakistan, but Donald Trump says the plan is “unlikely to be acceptable.” According to reports by Fars News Agency and Tasnim News Agency, the proposal was presented…
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Foreign Affairs: Russia and China Emerging as Hidden Winners of US War on Iran
DID Press: The magazine Foreign Affairs argues that the US-Israel war against Iran has created a strategic opening for Russia and China, allowing both powers to weaken Washington’s global influence and erode the US-led international order. The analysis says Moscow…
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Democrats Reject Trump Claim That War Has Ended
DID Press: Leading Democrats in US Senate have sharply dismissed President Donald Trump’s claim that the war with Iran has ended, calling it “baseless” and inconsistent with realities on the ground. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer described the statement as…
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Kabul–Tashkent Expand Cooperation in Agriculture and Textile Sector
DID Press: Tashkent hosted a meeting between Afghan officials and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, where both sides agreed to expand economic cooperation, particularly in agriculture and textiles. The discussions, held under a program supported…
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