Pakistan has lifted its restriction on the import as well as export of the precious metal following having received approval from the cabinet and a major change in policy aimed at formalizing the trading of precious metals and enhancing transparency in the field. The decision, which was announced by officials from the government is expected...
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Trump tweets Democrat video of troops”seditious’ behavior, punishable with death’
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At least 20 people were killed in one of Russia’s deadliest strikes against western ukraine.
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Ukraine to Purchase Up to 100 French Rafale Fighter Jets
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US plan for Gaza that lacks sufficient detail could fail UN vote
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Changed Weather Plays Role on Ukrainian Battlefront
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An Overview of the Upcoming House Vote on Epstein Files
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China Calls on Japan Ambassador as War Over Taiwan Worsens
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U.S. carrier strike group enters Caribbean to bolster anti-narcotics posture
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At least 12 martyred, 36 injured in Islamabad suicide blast
On Tuesday, a devastating suicide bombing struck the entrance of the district and sessions court complex in the G‑11 sector of Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring around 36 others, authorities said.Dawn+1 The attack occurred at approximately 12:39 p.m. local time, when the courthouse area was crowded with litigants, lawyers and visitors for...