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China’s new visa-free policy for ASEAN tour groups boosts tourism, cultural bonds
* Since Feb. 10, tour groups from ASEAN countries have been allowed to visit Xishuangbanna, a popular tourist destination in Yunnan Province, without a visa for up to six days.…
Bids invited for export of another 50,000 MTs of rice to Bangladesh
The state-run grain trader has invited bids for the export of 50,000 metric tons of non-Basmati parboiled rice to Bangladesh. Following the successful 50,000 metric tons export deal of long-grain…
Letter from Mideast: “We will stay here forever” — a Gazan speaks his mind
Even the faintest flicker of hope is sufficient to spark a historic march of tens of thousands, sending a clear message to Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Gaza…
Pakistan pharma sector can generate $5bn through medicine exports, says FPCCI’s UBG
Pakistan pharma sector has potential to boost medicine exports to $5 billion over the next few years, the United Business Group (UBG) said in a statement on Friday. The UBG…
China successfully launches new satellite
A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the satellite Zhongxing-10R blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Feb. 22, 2025. The satellite Zhongxing-10R was launched…
8 Pakistani Dramas That Delivered Endings We Can’t Forget
A great ending can turn a drama into a legend—these eight Pakistani shows proved just that. Pakistani dramas have always had a way of pulling viewers into their world, but…