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Security OF D8 leaders a major concern for Pakistan

November 29, 2012

For Pakistan, who is hosting D8 summit, security of the group’s leaders has become a major challenge amid increasing incidents of suicide attacks. What is D8? D8 or Developing 8 is the group of 8 developing nations with large Muslim ..

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Iran can consider a 20% cap on uranium enrichment

October 25, 2012

Iran is ready to negotiate over the issue of its uranium enrichment programme. It has offered that it can put a 20% on uranium enrichment if it is assured a regular supply of nuclear fuel for its medical reactor that ..

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US Sanctions on Banks engaged in Iranian oil transactions

August 6, 2012

United States announced new sanctions against foreign banks that assist Iran sell its oil. The fresh sanctions will target anyone buying Iranian petrochemicals or facilitating payments to Iran, including an Iraqi or Chinese Bank. This has been done to further ..

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India imposes ban on US-sanctioned Iranian ships

July 29, 2012

India has banned entry of US-sanctioned Iranian ships into its water. The move will adversely impact crude oil imports from the country’s 4th largest crude oil exporter. Background: In July 2012, after EU imposed sanctions against Iran, India had permitted ..

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Fresh sanctions imposed on Iran

July 16, 2012

The US imposed fresh sanctions against Iran increasing pressure on Tehran to take seriously concerns about its suspected nuclear weapons programme. The Treasury and State Department actions target more than 50 entities linked to Iran’s procurement, petroleum, and shipping networks. ..

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Current Affairs : June 15, 2011

June 20, 2011

Total Lunar Eclipse: Century’s Longest and darkest   Century’s longest and darkest lunar eclipse Total phase lasted over hundred minutes The moon completely covered by Earth’s shadow at 11.52 p.m. and eclipse continued till 2.32 a.m. New Skill Policy introduced ..

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