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Saudi Arabia to Allocate $200 Billion in Construction Contracts to Pakistan

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih announced on Thursday that the Kingdom plans to direct a significant portion of its $200 billion annual construction and material procurement contracts to Pakistan. Speaking at the Pak-Saudi Business Forum 2024 in Islamabad, Al-Falih expressed optimism about finalizing at least $2 billion in business proposals during his

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North Korean Engineers Deployed to Aid Russia in Ukraine War

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

North Korean military engineers have been deployed to assist Russia in targeting Ukraine with ballistic missiles, marking a significant escalation in Pyongyang’s involvement in the conflict. According to senior officials from Kyiv and Seoul, North Korean teams are operating behind Russian lines, supporting launcher systems for KN-23 missiles. This deployment follows

Asia International

China May Deploy Troops to Pakistan Amid Rising Attacks on CPEC Workers

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

China is reportedly considering sending troops to Pakistan to protect its citizens working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, following a surge in terror attacks targeting Chinese nationals. The latest incident, on October 6, saw two Chinese workers killed in a suicide bombing by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Gwadar, Balochistan, escalating

International

India Denies Canadian PM’s Claims on Talks with Modi at ASEAN Summit

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

New Delhi: India has firmly dismissed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that the “safety of Canadians” was discussed during a brief interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN Summit in Laos. According to Indian government sources, the two leaders merely exchanged greetings during their encounter in Vientiane, and no substantive

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Trudeau Confirms Brief Exchange with PM Modi Amid Strained Canada-India Relations

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Vientiane, Laos: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed on Friday that he had a brief interaction with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a summit in Laos, highlighting the need to address unresolved issues between the two countries. During a press conference in Laos, Trudeau stated that he discussed the ongoing tensions with Modi, stemming […]

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India and Laos Sign Key Agreements to Boost Defence and Cultural Ties

By Editor - News Desk October 11, 2024

India and Laos have signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements to enhance bilateral relations, covering a range of sectors such as defence, broadcasting, customs, and cultural preservation. The agreements were formalized in a series of meetings between Indian and Laotian officials, highlighting a shared commitment to deepening strategic and cultural

International Middle East

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Commanders Amid Rising Tensions in Southern Lebanon

By Editor - News Desk October 11, 2024

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the elimination of a senior Hezbollah commander, Araeb el Shoga, in a targeted airstrike in Southern Lebanon. El Shoga, a high-ranking member of the Iran-backed group’s Radwan Forces Anti-tank Missile Unit, was killed in the Meiss El Jabal region. The IDF noted that El Shoga was responsible for […]

International Middle East

Gulf States Urge U.S. to Prevent Israeli Strikes on Iranian Oil Assets

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Several Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar, have reportedly urged the United States to dissuade Israel from launching any attacks on Iranian oil facilities, fearing potential retaliation on their own energy infrastructure by Tehran-backed forces. According to sources cited by Reuters, these Gulf countries

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20 Miners Killed in Attack on Coal Mine in Pakistan’s Balochistan

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Quetta, Pakistan: At least 20 miners were killed and seven others injured in a brutal attack by armed men on a coal mine in the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan, on Friday, according to local authorities. The incident took place at a small private coal mine operated by Junaid Coal Company in the Duki area, […]

International

Donald Trump Criticizes India’s High Tariffs, Vows Reciprocal Tax if Re-elected

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Washington, D.C.: Former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump took a swipe at India, alleging that it imposes the highest tariffs among major countries on foreign products. During a speech in Detroit, Trump vowed to implement a reciprocal tax if he is elected as the next U.S. President, targeting countries with high […]