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JF-17 Interest in Iraq Boosts Defence Ties

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Business

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu met Lieutenant General Staff Pilot Mohanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi Al-Asadi in Baghdad on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Iraqi air chief’s PAF discussions centred on

Pakistan-India Conflict in Spotlight as Trump Renews Nobel Push

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Current Affairs

US President Donald Trump has again spotlighted his role in the Pakistan-India conflict, which he claims he resolved, pushing for the Nobel Peace Prize amid references to saved lives and ceased hostilities.

Pakistan-Sudan Arms Deal Nears $1.5 Billion

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Business

Pakistan has advanced towards sealing the Pakistan-Sudan arms deal, valued at $1.5 billion. This development underscores Pakistan’s growing role in global defence exports, particularly in South Asia, where economic pressures necessitate diversified

Amnesty International Letter to Pakistan’s Pm Urges Halt to Afghan Deportations

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Current Affairs

Amnesty International letter has urged Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately stop the deportation of Afghan refugees, citing violations of international law under the ongoing Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan. Amnesty International

Nepal Cash Transaction Limit Caps Deals at NPR 500000

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Business

Nepal enforces a strict Nepal cash transaction limit starting 15 January 2026, mandating banking channels for transactions over NPR 500000 to tackle money laundering risks amid its Nepal FATF grey list placement.

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JF-17 Interest in Iraq Boosts Defence Ties

Pakistan-India Conflict in Spotlight as Trump Renews Nobel Push

Pakistan-Sudan Arms Deal Nears $1.5 Billion

Amnesty International Letter to Pakistan’s Pm Urges Halt to Afghan Deportations

Nepal Cash Transaction Limit Caps Deals at NPR 500000

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