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Middle East and North Africa Nations Expand BRICS Alliance
In a significant expansion, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially become members of BRICS, joining Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This enlargement, effective January 1, 2024, also includes three additional countries from the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region—Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran. The development has effectively doubled the size of the economic bloc. Meanwhile, Argentina, despite being invited to join, has formally declined the offer.
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The World Bank has approved a loan of $102 million for Pakistan. According to the bank, the funds will be allocated for microcredit and microfinance initiatives, benefiting approximately 1.89 million individuals. Additionally, the World Bank stated that this financial suppo...
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Senior politician Hafiz Hussain Ahmed has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was suffering from kidney disease and was associated with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F).
Hafiz Hussain Ahmed was born in 1...
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