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Trogenix Bolsters Clinical Research Team with Appointment of Atif Abbas as Chief Medical Officer and Carolyn Edwards as Vice President, Research & Development
Trogenix Bolsters Clinical Research Team with Appointment of Atif Abbas as Chief Medical Officer and Carolyn Edwards as Vice President, Research & Development Atif Abbas, MD joins as CMO, bringing over 25 years’ experience in oncology drug...

China, Pakistan Recommit to USD64B CPEC Expansion
(MENAFN) In a key diplomatic exchange on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan and China reviewed the advancement of the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as confirmed by an official release. Pakistani Foreign...

Pakistan, China Commit to Expanding CPEC Project
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the top diplomats of Pakistan and China held discussions on the advancement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion-dollar initiative. The meeting was outlined in an official release highlighting...

Indian DM demands grows for BrahMos missiles
(MENAFN) Around 15 countries have expressed interest in purchasing India’s BrahMos long-range supersonic cruise missiles, according to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. Speaking at an event on Sunday, Singh highlighted the significant role BrahMos...

Iran Forges Stronger Ties with Pakistan, Iraq
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday held back-to-back meetings with the interior ministers of Pakistan and Iraq, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing key regional concerns amid heightened tensions with...

Global Interest Surges in Indian BrahMos Missiles
(MENAFN) Approximately 15 countries have expressed a desire to acquire the long-range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, according to Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. These advanced weapons were effectively deployed by India during its...

Russian minister states Nord Stream assault sheds light on necessity for just energy transition
(MENAFN) The world is entering a completely new phase in the global energy landscape, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev said on Thursday at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025). Speaking at a panel discussion...

Pakistan’s ability to thread the needle in relations with the US and Iran tested by the Israel-Iran war
The announcement of a cease-fire between Iran and Israel, after 12 days of war, was met with relief in Pakistan. As tensions escalated between the two archrivals, particularly following the June 21 US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities,...

Illegal Alien from Honduras Sentenced to Prison in Vast Alien Smuggling Conspiracy
A Honduran national unlawfully residing in the United States was sentenced today in the Western District of Texas for his leadership role in a massive alien smuggling conspiracy that spanned three years and involved thousands of aliens from over...

Pakistan: mass layoffs at media conglomerate
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the prompt reinstatement of media workers at Jang Group. The media conglomerate, which operates multiple newspapers and television channels across Pakistan, has...

BioCryst Appoints Babar Ghias Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced the appointment of Babar Ghias as chief financial officer (CFO) and head of corporate development. Mr. Ghias joins...

Ilham Aliyev received delegation led by Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly
AZERBAIJAN, July 7 - On July 7, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of Pakistan led by Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly. The head of state emphasized the excellent level of political...

India responds to Pakistan over terror accusation
(MENAFN) India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s claim that it was behind a deadly terrorist attack in the North Waziristan District, labeling the accusation as “false and malicious.” The statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs came in...

Indian FM states US trade talks had no role in ceasefire with Pakistan
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claims that trade negotiations were used as leverage to secure a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during their May military conflict. Trump had repeatedly...

British Premier Starmer possibly to get booted
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer could be forced out of office by next May if the Labour Party continues to struggle, according to a report by Sky News. Labour's popularity has waned, particularly following poor results in May’s local...

Pakistan’s Premier Urges Climate Cooperation
(MENAFN) Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put forward a proposal for a corridor with reduced emissions on Friday during the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) gathering, highlighting that participating nations are contending with...

Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Pakistan in Khankendi
AZERBAIJAN, July 4 - 04 July 2025, 12:40 On July 4, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in Khankendi. The Pakistani Prime Minister commended the...

Sale of Working Interests in Sara & Suri Block
CALGARY, Alberta, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jura Energy Corporation ("Jura" or the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned operating subsidiary Spud Energy (Pty) Limited (“Spud”) has entered into an agreement with its joint...

Former Bangladeshi Premier Gets Sentenced in Jail
(MENAFN) The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sentenced former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months imprisonment in a contempt of court case, according to a report by a news outlet. The ruling was announced on...

US investors join with others to buy Pakastani Airlines
Pakistan privatizing its airlines. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A consortium of North American investors, led by Mega C&S Holding, Inc., and Equitas Capital LLC, together with Pakistan-based SPV consortium led...