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South Asia
South Korea finances establishing three hospitals in Pakistan
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Representative Karachi: The Republic of Korea on Monday agreed to provide a US$300 million soft loan for financing establishment of three hospitals in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. In a meeting with Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at Chief Minister’s House in Karachi, the provincial capital,…
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Politics
Peace is fragile and should not be taken lightly – Malaysian minister
Cyberjaya: A Malaysian minister has warned that peace is a fragile state that should not be taken lightly or be neglected. Peace is also beyond the perception that it is simply the sole responsibility of any singular government, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department P. Waytha Moorthy. “If it only…
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Politics
South Korea to launch new naval frigate
Seoul: South Korea was to launch a new frigate on Monday featuring advanced sonar and power systems to boost anti-submarine capabilities in coastal operations, the Navy said. The launch ceremony for the 2,800-ton FGG-II Seoul will take place later in the day at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.’s shipyard in the…
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Politics
Allies working on ‘contingency plans’ over N. Korea’s year-end deadline ultimatum: Cheong Wa Dae
Seoul: The United States is trying hard to coax North Korea into restarting nuclear talks, as South Korea is also quite “serious” about the year-end deadline set by Pyongyang, a top Cheong Wa Dae official said Sunday. The North has emphasized that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump should…
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South East Asia
MH360 air-turn back due to landing gear issue: Malaysia Airlines
Putrajaya: Malaysia Airlines flight MH360, which departed from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on Saturday evening, experienced an air-turn back due to a landing gear issue. In a statement today, Malaysia Airlines said the operating captain made a decision to return to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in the interest of…
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Culture
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan recognized as best travel destinations in 2020
Tashkent: Uzbekistan has become the best destination in the nomination “Regions and value for money” along with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, the German edition of Bild reported. According to the article “Best Destinations for Traveling Next Year”, the Best in Travel ranking, developed by the leader of Lonely Planet guidebooks, took…
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Politics
Welcoming ceremony held in Busan for special summit with ASEAN
Busan: South Korea held a welcoming ceremony in the southeastern port city of Busan on Sunday for a special summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) set to take place later this month. Some 10,000 citizens, as well as first lady Kim Jung-sook, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and…
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South Asia
Pakistan formally opens Kartarpur Corridor for Indian Sikh pilgrims
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Representative Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan formally inaugurated the Kartarpur Corridor at a colourful ceremony on Saturday in Narowal area near Indian border, paving the way for Sikh pilgrims to visit Darbar Baba Guru Nanak, one of their religion’s holiest sites in Pakistan without needing a…
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Business
Emirates Group announces $320 million profit
Dubai: The Emirates Group said its revenue for the first six months of 2019-20 was $14.5 billion, down 2% from $ 14.8 billion during the same period last year. This slight revenue decline was due mainly to planned capacity reductions during the 45-day Southern Runway closure at Dubai International airport…
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South Asia
Pakistan Opens Kartarpur Corridor for Indian Sikh Pilgrims on Saturday
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Representative Islamabad: Inaugural ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims at Pakistan-India border near Narowal city of Punjab province will be held on Saturday November 9. A ceremony will also be held separately at the same time on Indian side of border. The corridor will…
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