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Eight killed, 81 injured in Turkey blast

Eight killed, 81 injured in Turkey blast

Srinagar, Nov 14: At least eight people were killed while 81 were injured after an explosion struck Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue on Monday, officials said. According to the Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, fifty of the injured were released from hospitals, while five are in intensive care units, he said. He also said that two among the injured […]

FATF takes Pakistan out of ‘Grey List’

FATF takes Pakistan out of ‘Grey List’

ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday took Pakistan off a global money laundering watchlist, officials said.  In a statement on Friday, the Paris-based organisation said it “welcomes Pakistan’s significant progress” in its anti-money laundering efforts. “Pakistan is therefore no longer subject to the FATF’s increased monitoring process,” it added. “The […]

Turkey coal mine blast leaves 41 dead

Turkey coal mine blast leaves 41 dead

Ankara: The number of workers killed in a blast at a coal mine in northern Türkiye has risen to 41, the Turkish president said on Saturday, Anadolu news agency reported At least 110 miners were working in the shaft when the explosion occurred on Friday evening. According to Energy Minister Fatih Donmez, initial findings indicate […]

PM Modi calls for cessation of hostilities in his telephonic talk with Ukrainian President Zelensky

PM Modi calls for cessation of hostilities in his telephonic talk with Ukrainian President Zelensky

Srinagar, October 05: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with  Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine during which he called for the cessation of hostilities.  The two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Modi  reiterated his call for an early cessation of hostilities and the need to pursue the path of dialogue and […]

Rajnath Singh meets Egyptian counterpart in Cairo, agree to bolster defense ties

Rajnath Singh meets Egyptian counterpart in Cairo, agree to bolster defense ties

Srinagar: Defense minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Egyptian Defence Minister General Mohamed Zaki in Cairo during which the two countries agree to strengthen defense ties. During the meeting, both sides discussed steps to strengthen defence ties and reached a consensus to enhance conduct of joint exercises and exchange of personnel for training, especially […]

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