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Stung by violence in country, Pakistan Parliament summons Army and ISI chief for in-camera briefing

Hamza Ameer | October 1, 2024 8:14 PM

Islamabad, Oct 1 (IANS) As violence grips several parts of Pakistan, including the restive provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) bordering Iran and Afghanistan, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has summoned the joint session of the National Assembly (lower house) and the Senate of Pakistan (upper house) on Wednesday where the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and heads of various intelligence agencies will give an in-camera briefing on various matters of national security.

Sri Lankan President allocates $16.6 million for parliamentary election

IANS | October 1, 2024 5:50 PM

Colombo, Oct 1 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has allocated $16.6 million to fund the parliamentary election scheduled for November 14, said a spokesperson on Tuesday.

India is trustworthy and dedicated partner for Jamaica: PM Modi

IANS | October 1, 2024 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India has been a "trustworthy and dedicated" partner in Jamaica's developmental journey.

Lower House choses Shigeru Ishiba as Japan's new Prime Minister

Reecha Sharma | October 1, 2024 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Shigeru Ishiba, 67, leader of Japan's ruling party, was elected as the Prime Minister by the House of Representatives on Tuesday after securing a hard-fought victory in the earlier Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) presidential election.

Israeli Defence Minister warns 'next phase' in conflict with Hezbollah

IANS | October 1, 2024 6:16 AM

Jerusalem, Oct 1 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has warned of an impending new phase in Israel's offensive against Hezbollah, amid reports of planned ground operations in Lebanon.

EAM Jaishankar meets US Commerce Secretary Raimondo, discusses Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

IANS | October 1, 2024 4:01 AM

Washington/New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar met with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in Washington D.C. and discussed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework alongside high technology cooperation between the two countries.

Hezbollah vows to face Israeli ground attack on Lebanon, denies new leadership rumours

IANS | September 30, 2024 5:38 PM

Beirut, Sep 30 (IANS) Hezbollah deputy chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Monday said that the Iran-backed Lebanese organisation will "emerge victorious" in its ongoing battle and is ready to face the Israeli army's ground attack on Lebanon.

Pakistan accords grand welcome to fugitive radical preacher Zakir Naik

Hamza Ameer | September 30, 2024 4:21 PM

Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Zakir Naik, the controversial religious figure who is wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his involvement in unlawful activities and promoting religious hatred, arrived in Islamabad on Monday as he began his 15-day tour of the country at the invitation of the government led by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington, to hold bilateral talks with Blinken

IANS | September 30, 2024 10:51 AM

Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, where a range of bilateral and global issues will be on the agenda.

Jamaican PM arrives in Delhi for four-day historic visit

IANS | September 30, 2024 10:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a historic four-day visit, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by a leader from the island nation to India.

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Stung by violence in country, Pakistan Parliament summons Army and ISI chief for in-camera briefing

Sri Lankan President allocates $16.6 million for parliamentary election

India is trustworthy and dedicated partner for Jamaica: PM Modi

Lower House choses Shigeru Ishiba as Japan's new Prime Minister

Israeli Defence Minister warns 'next phase' in conflict with Hezbollah

EAM Jaishankar meets US Commerce Secretary Raimondo, discusses Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Hezbollah vows to face Israeli ground attack on Lebanon, denies new leadership rumours

Pakistan accords grand welcome to fugitive radical preacher Zakir Naik

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington, to hold bilateral talks with Blinken

Jamaican PM arrives in Delhi for four-day historic visit

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