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Negotiations on agriculture began in 2000, under Article 20 of the Agreement on Agriculture, but have achieved only limited progress since then. (See WTO briefing note online here). At the 23 September meeting of the Committee on Agriculture in...

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(MENAFN) Iran's top diplomat touched down in Islamabad Saturday amid conflicting signals from Tehran and Washington over whether direct engagement between the two sides would take place, deepening uncertainty around fragile peace efforts.

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(MENAFN) Pakistan successfully deployed its second domestically developed satellite Thursday, launching the EO-2 observation platform from a maritime facility off China's southern coast, the nation's space authority confirmed.

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(MENAFN) A deadly assault in Pakistan's northwestern region claimed four police lives and left a senior officer wounded Tuesday, as insurgents ambushed security forces following an intelligence-driven operation.

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(MENAFN) An Iranian diplomatic delegation headed by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi touched down in Pakistan Friday night for high-level consultations on regional developments and ongoing peace efforts, according to an official statement...

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(MENAFN) Pakistan has successfully placed its second domestically developed Earth Observation satellite, EO-2, into space, marking another milestone in the country’s expanding space program.

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(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday alongside a small delegation, as Pakistan reportedly prepares for potential progress toward a second round of US–Iran discussions, according to government...

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(MENAFN) China carried out the launch of a Pakistani satellite on Saturday, successfully positioning it within its designated orbital path, as reported by a news agency.

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(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to begin a regional diplomatic tour covering Pakistan, Oman, and Russia starting Friday evening, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Russia’s foreign minister has praised Pakistan for what he described as a “constructive role” in helping facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran aimed at resolving ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to...

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(MENAFN) Pakistan reversed its earlier stance Monday, committing to face India in their T20 World Cup clash on Feb. 15 in Sri Lanka, according to Pakistan's state broadcaster.

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(MENAFN) Iran has rejected reports suggesting that new negotiations with the United States are planned during Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s upcoming visit to Pakistan.

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(MENAFN) Reza Amiri Moghadam met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to discuss regional developments and ongoing peace efforts, following the extension of a ceasefire by the United States, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Pakistan’s military announced on Thursday that it eliminated more than 200 alleged insurgents during a six-day security campaign spanning the southwestern province of Balochistan, noting that order had largely been restored after a wave...

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(MENAFN) The nation's air force has wrapped up a cutting-edge military drill centered on artificial intelligence and networked warfare capabilities, defense officials announced Tuesday.

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(MENAFN) Donald Trump has suggested that a second round of US-Iran negotiations could take place within 36 to 72 hours, as Pakistan continues to play a mediating role between the two sides, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) At least nine people lost their lives Wednesday evening when unidentified armed assailants stormed a mining project site in Pakistan's restive southwestern Balochistan province, local officials confirmed.

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(MENAFN) The foreign ministers of Türkiye and Pakistan held a phone conversation on Wednesday focused on ongoing US-Iran talks, according to diplomatic sources in Türkiye.

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(MENAFN) China has announced the selection of its first international astronauts from Pakistan, marking a milestone in its human spaceflight program, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) US Vice President JD Vance is set to fly to the Pakistani capital Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations with Iran over a potential deal to end the ongoing war, media reported Tuesday — with a critical two-week ceasefire due to expire...