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Pakistan's recent developments include a deepening of energy and mineral resource collaborations with China and the US. A major oil discovery in the Potwar region highlights Pakistan's hydrocarbon potential, while new agreements aim to boost mineral processing and infrastructure, amid regional security concerns and geopolitical shifts.
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An AP investigation reveals American technology firms, especially IBM, partnered with Chinese police and defense contractors to develop China's extensive surveillance system. Leaked documents show these tools targeted Uyghurs and other minorities, despite warnings from US officials about human rights abuses. The story spans three years of research and leaks.
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A storm at Mount Everest's base camp stranded 580 hikers and guides, with 350 managing to descend by Monday. In Nepal, a climber died in a similar storm near Mera Peak. Search and rescue efforts continue amid dangerous weather conditions during a national holiday period.