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China expands visa-free transit policy to more ports
BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Monday that the country's 144-hour visa-free transit policy...
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China schedules over 150 special tourist trains to Xinjiang
URUMQI, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China has scheduled over 150 special tourist trains bound for the country's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur...
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Public Order Police in Kabul Ensure Safe Passage for Muharram and Ashura Commemorations
KABUL(BNA): The Public Order Police in Kabul have implemented comprehensive security measures to ensure the safety of citizens during the...
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Pakistan population to hit over 400 million mark in 2092; to surpass Indonesia in 2048: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 12 (APP): A key UN report has placed Pakistan, whose current population is over 245 million, in...
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to expand investment volume upto $2 bn
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Thursday agreed to enhance the bilateral investment level of up to US$2 billion...
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At UN, Pakistan pushes for concessional financing for clean energy
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 11 (APP): Pakistan has underscored the importance of stepping up progress towards sustainable energy goals at an...
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Chinese, Guinea-Bissau presidents hold talks, elevate ties
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- China and Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday elevated their relations to a strategic partnership. Chinese President Xi...
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South Korea to deploy ‘StarWars’ laser weapons targeting North Korean drones
SEOUL, July 11 (Reuters) - South Korea will deploy laser weapons to shoot down North Korean drones this year, becoming...
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10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opens in Qufu, China
BEIJING, July 10 (APP): The two-day 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in Nishan, Qufu city, China’s Shandong province...
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Spokesman Mujahid Refutes UNAMA’s Critique of Vice and Virtue Ministry
KABUL(BNA): Mawlawi Zabihullah Mujahid, Spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has responded to UNAMA’s criticism of the Ministry of...
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