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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Iranian and Pakistani officials continue talks in Islamabad

The two countries have reached an agreement to enhance their cooperation in the fields of counterterrorism, anti-drug and human smuggling, and border management. The deal was reached in a meeting between visiting Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and his Pakistani counterpart Mohsin Naqvi in the capital, Islamabad, a statement from the Pakistani Interior Ministry said. Momeni is currently visiting to discuss a de-escalation formula by Pakistan and Qatar to end ongoing hostilities between Iran and the US and pave the way for the resumption of stalled peace talks. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan, Russia agree to boost cooperation against illegal immigration, drug trafficking

Pakistan and Russia have signed agreements to strengthen cooperation against illegal immigration and drug trafficking, the Minister of Interior said on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the ministry, the agreement was signed during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, on the sidelines of a regional conference in Bishkek. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan, Bangladesh ink deal to combat drug trafficking, vow to boost security ties

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi met his Bangladeshi counterpart Salahuddin Ahmed in Dhaka on Saturday, where both sides signed a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse. During the meeting, the two interior ministers agreed to establish a secretary-level joint working group between the ministries of interior of both countries. The group will coordinate efforts to curb the illegal movement, sale, and supply of narcotics across borders. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

US military strike kills three in Caribbean as campaign against 'narcoterrorism' intensifies

The US military has launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people. Washington’s campaign of blowing up drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September 2025 and killed at least 181 people in total. Other strikes have taken place in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Despite the Iran war, the series of strikes ramped up again in the past week, showing that the administration's aggressive measures to stop what it calls "narcoterrorism" in the Western Hemisphere are not letting… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

US, Israeli strikes hit pharmaceutical company producing cancer drugs: Iran govt

US-Israeli strikes hit one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Iran which produces anaesthetic and cancer drugs, the Iranian government said. "During the US and Zionist regime attacks on civilian centres, on the morning of Tuesday, one of the largest companies producing anti-cancer, anaesthetic and specialised medicines was damaged and the drug production line was damaged," the government said in a post on X. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

US blocks Venezuelan government from paying Maduro's legal fees, lawyer says

The US has blocked the Venezuelan government from paying for Nicolas Maduro's legal representation in the drug trafficking case he faces in New York, the abducted Venezuelan president's defence lawyer has said. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty on January 5 to drug trafficking charges and are currently jailed in New York awaiting trial. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Mexican military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid

One of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or "El Mencho," was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border to the US. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Trump introduces 'TrumpRx', an online store with discounted weight-loss and fertility drugs

US President Donald Trump has launched a self-branded website, TrumpRx, allowing consumers to access discounted prescription drugs, including weight-loss and fertility treatments. Announcing the platform at the White House on Thursday, Trump said dozens of commonly used medicines would be available at significantly reduced prices. "Starting tonight, dozens of the most commonly used prescription drugs will be available at dramatic discounts for all consumers," he said. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

US tells UN it will deprive Venezuela's Maduro, drug cartel of resources

The United States told the United Nations on Tuesday it will impose and enforce sanctions "to the maximum extent" to deprive Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of resources as Russia warned other Latin American countries could be next. US President Donald Trump's administration has for months waged a campaign of deadly strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats off the Venezuelan coast and the Pacific coast of Latin America. He has threatened strikes on Venezuelan land. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Dominican Republic authorises US to use its territory to combat drug trafficking

The Dominican Republic has authorised the United States to use its territory "for a limited time" to support operations against drug trafficking in the Caribbean, President Luis Abinader said. "We have authorised the US, for a limited time, to use restricted areas at San Isidro Air Base and Las Americas International Airport for the logistical operation of refuelling aircraft, transport of equipment and technical personnel," Abinader said on Wednesday at a news conference with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was visiting Santo Domingo. Read More…

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