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As tensions rise in West Asia, the Mecca Accord becomes increasingly important - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 31 -- The first meeting under the Mecca Accord between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan should not be treated as another diplomatic gathering destined to disappear into the crowded... Read More


Govt plans incentives to help chemical exporters cut US dependence, enter new markets

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- The government may soon offer policy support and financial incentives to encourage geographic diversification in India's chemical exports, according to two people aware of the de... Read More


India hopes to win top global telecom post; Pakistan signals support

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- More than six decades after an Indian held the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) top elected post, India is once again hopeful of securing a key leadership position a... Read More


Commerce Secretary co-chairs India-Brazil 8th Trade Monitoring Mechanism meeting; Commits early finalisation and greater market access for Indian pharmaceuticals

Brasilia, Aug. 31 -- Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal co-chaired the India-Brazil 8th Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) meeting in Brasilia, where India and Brazil committed to early finalisation of k... Read More


Iran-US War Latest News: Iranian Ballistic Missiles Target Jordanian Air Bases In Retaliation For US Strike On Larak Island In Strait of Hormuz

India, Aug. 31 -- Middle Eastern security dynamics reached a volatile new flashpoint overnight as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) executed a retaliatory missile assault against coalition-... Read More


US-Canada Trade War Deepens: Trump Demands Canadian Businesses Relocate to America 'Immediately' Amid Escalating Rift; 'No TARIFFS!'

India, Aug. 31 -- US President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his trade confrontation with Canada, utilising social media to demand that all Canadian enterprises conducting commercial operati... Read More


Need stressed to strengthen economic ties among OIC statesPublished on: August 31, 2026 4:22 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- Former President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Iftikhar Ali Malik, on Sunday stressed the urgent need to strengthen economic cooperation among Organization... Read More


The Evolving Strategic Landscape (Part I)Published on: August 31, 2026 4:17 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- The strategic landscape has been evolving at a rapid pace particularly since the US' withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2020. The events which have taken place since then canno... Read More


The Trump Taiwan Two-Step TangoPublished on: August 31, 2026 4:16 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- South Korea is not a happy country. It was unwilling to help Team Trump keep the Strait of Hormuz open. So, the petulant president decided it was time to rekindle the love affair ... Read More


Punjab's China OpportunityPublished on: August 31, 2026 4:08 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif's four-day visit to China was more than routine diplomacy. It was development diplomacy with a clear provincial goal: bringing home the t... Read More