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China has no military designs in Pakistan: Ambassador Yu Jing

By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Representative Karachi: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yu Jing has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was the essence of bilateral long-term relations between the two countries, which would help Pakistan develop critical infrastructure and was not a means “to colonize the country.” Strongly rejecting…
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Unhappy with economic policies, Pakistani businessmen meet Army Chief

By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Representative Islamabad: Top business leaders of the country called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday night to convey their serious concerns about Pakistan’s stagnating economy. An Urdu language private satellite channel ‘Geo TV’ reported Thursday quoting its sources that the…
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Politics

Saudi investors eye partnership opportunities with Namangan

By Dilmurod Jumaboyev, Editor-in chief of Vodiymedia.uz, Uzbekistan Namangan: Saudi Arabia International Business Forum started in Namangan region of Uzbekistan, bringing together the delegation of Saudi business circles led by Bader Almufgai from Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority and local authority and entrepreneurs. The representatives of Saudi Arabian Ministries of…
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Born to lead: Sheikh Mubarak Al Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah

By Shane McGinley Arabian Business Kuwait: Waiting in one of the reception rooms in The White Palace in Kuwait City, it is hard not to notice a huge painting hung on one of the room’s walls. The image is of an Arabic woman sitting at a desk writing by candlelight…
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South Korea remains Japan’s third largest trade partner despite export curbs

Seoul: South Korea remained Japan’s third-largest trading partner in July, despite Tokyo’s restrictions on exports to Seoul, data showed Monday. According to the data by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), Japan exported some 4.8 trillion won (US$4 billion) worth of goods to South Korea in July, accounting for 6.6…
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Cat lovers build sanctuary for strays

By Nur Syuhadah Yusof Kangar: Some people who call themselves cat lovers are willing to adopt cats that they find beautiful or adorable. They do not mind spending a small fortune to ensure their pet felines receive the best treatment and remain beautiful. But for Mohammed Taufiq Md Zain,…
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BTS leader donates $84,000 for students with hearing impairments

Seoul: RM, the leader of the popular boy band BTS, has donated 100 million won ($83,745) to help students with hearing impairments, a Seoul school said Friday. The BTS leader made the donation earlier this week in celebration of his birthday, Sept. 12, in a bid to help students receive…
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Malaysia to sell assets that are ‘not useful’ – Mahathir

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional Bhd will sell assets that are “not useful to us” to raise funds to pay off the country’s debts, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said. However, no decision had been made yet for Khazanah to dispose of its entire assets, he said. “No, they are…
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South Asia

Beijing to open one more visa office in Pakistan

By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Correspondent Islamabad: China has decided to open a visa office in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw province bordering Afghanistan, to boost economic relations with Pakistan, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday. According to the state-run radio service, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing made the announcement…
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Politics

Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait agree to boost ties, sign MoUs

Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan and Kuwait have signed two memoranda of understanding as the two countries discussed ways of bolstering their relations and cooperation. Delegations from the two countries met for the second session of the Joint Kyrgyz-Kuwaiti Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Technical Cooperation in Bishkek, the press service of the…
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