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Pakistan dreams of economic rescue, pins fresh hopes on Makkah defence pact: Report

IANS | August 16, 2026 4:38 PM

Islamabad, Aug 16 (IANS) A fresh wave of optimism appears to be taking hold in Pakistan over the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, with a perception being nurtured that the pact could bring foreign investment, Saudi financial support, oil on deferred payments, and greater employment opportunities for Pakistanis in the Gulf, according to a report.

What Africa’s home delivery apps can learn from India’s startups

IANS | August 16, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Africa’s home delivery apps which are currently facing a major problem of not being able to deliver because of a lack of a proper address in various cities, can learn from Indian startups which have solved this very problem to operate an efficient fast delivery system to the doorstep of the consumer, a report has said.

Iran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal

IANS | August 15, 2026 10:44 PM

Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but technical discussions continue, and a broader deal governing traffic through the strategic waterway has not yet been finalised.

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