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Pakistan and Bangladesh strengthen trade ties with direct shipping

Bangladesh and Pakistan have inaugurated a landmark direct shipping route, marking a new chapter in their trade relations. The route's first shipment, which includes industrial materials and essential food supplies, signifies a major step toward streamlined logistics and strengthened economic collaboration between the two nations. Sugar shipments are expected to arrive at Chittagong Port next month, further reinforcing this growing partnership.

Bangladesh and Pakistan create direct shipping routes from Karachi to Chittagong. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Maryam Nawaz vows to cleanse Punjab and Pakistan of political unrest

Clearing waste from streets is vital, but eliminating political chaos from Punjab and Pakistan is equally crucial. The KPK government is misusing public funds to orchestrate attacks. Foreign-trained militants are being used incite unrest and destabilisation in the country.

A file photo is shown of Chief Minister for the Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, addressing in Lahore on December 03, 2024. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A file photo is shown of incumbent PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Khan. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

EU lifts ban on PIA flights

The European Commission and EASA have lifted the ban on PIA flights, allowing Pakistan's national carrier to resume operations in Europe after three years. Deputy Primer Minister & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lauded the leadership and teamwork behind the achievement.

An impression is shown of a PIA jetliner mid-flight. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Mohsin Naqvi, the Federal Interior Minister, receives a high-level Belarusian delegation at Islamabad on November 24, 2024. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Worldwide protests demand Imran Khan’s release from Adiala Jail. — FAROOQ NAEEM/AFP via Getty Images
VPNs enable access to restricted platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky in Pakistan. — Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images
A file photo is shown of chief minister for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, at Peshawar on February 17, 2024. — ABDUL MAJEED/AFP via Getty Images
Nawaz Sharif’s son faces bankruptcy as London court steps in. — AP
At COP29, Czech and Pakistani leaders discuss future trade and investment. — X/@P_FIALA
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