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Pakistan’s petrol cargoes for March and April ‘largely secured’: finance ministry

The members of the committee formed to monitor petrol prices were told on Tuesday that cargo inflows were continuing as scheduled and petrol cargoes for the current month and for April had “largely been secured”, with additional shipments planned to further strengthen supply buffers. According to a post by the finance ministry on X, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of the committee to review the...

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ADB announces support package for developing member states hit by Middle East conflict

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday announced a financial support package to help its developing member countries mitigate the economic and financial impacts resulting from the conflict in the Middle East. A press release issued by the lender quoted ADB President Masato Kanda as saying, “ADB will deliver rapid, flexible, and scalable assistance to help countries manage immediate pressures and strengthen long-...

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Couple who were caught naked at cemetery in Malaysia remanded for three days

A couple in Malaysia have been arrested after being caught naked at a cemetery in Penang. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Pakistan’s petrol cargoes for March and April ‘largely secured’: finance ministry

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Couple who were caught naked at cemetery in Malaysia remanded for three days

The couple, who are not married to each other, were picked up on the night of March 23.

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Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows

The world’s top 25 most polluted cities were all in India, Pakistan and China.

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Japan PM Takaichi orders review of entire supply chain for oil products

Most of Japan’s oil imports originate in the Middle East and pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Highlights of EU-Australia trade agreement

SYDNEY, March 24 - The EU and Australia finalised a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday as Europe seeks to diversify its export markets and expand ties beyond its traditional partners.

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