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Business Recorder
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Malaysia keen to improve mutual trade relations: HC
PESHAWAR: Mohammad Azhar Bin Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia in Pakistan stated that his country gave much importance to improve trade and economic relations with Pakistan. Mazlan was speaking to members of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry during his visit to the chamber on Wednesday. The High Commissioner emphasized it is highly essential to have proactively engagement between business communities of the both countries. On the occasion, a multi-media documentary was played, which highlighted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa potentials in diverse sectors, as well as the origin of the chamber, its objectives, facilitation services to the business community and other initiatives. SCCI senior vice president Abdul Jalil Jan, vice president Shehryar Khan, members of the chamber's executive committee Safiullah Khan, Adnan Nasir, Ashfaq Ahmad, Sultan Muhammad, Gul Zaman and Bakht Mir Jan Khan Durrani, former senior vice president Imran Khan Mohmand, Hasnain Sheraz, Sherfarzand, Affaf Ali Khan, Qurat Ul Ain, Naeem Qasmi, Sikandar Iqbal, Rashid Iqbal Siddiqui, Mushtaq Ahmad, Shahzad Qaiser, Saddar Gul, SCCI Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan, Fazal e Wahid, Ishtiaq Muhammad Paracha, importers and exporters were present in the meeting. Accompanied by First Secretary of High Commission of Malaysia in Pakistan, Mohammad Zulasri Bin Rosdi, Mazlan acknowledged that countless investment opportunities exist in Pakistan, especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and stressed the need for fully exploiting these investment avenues through mutual collaboration. The HC said they want to engage and facilitate the business community of the both countries to further enhance bilateral trade and economic relations. Mazlan mentioned the huge investment opportunities available in multiple sectors in Malaysia, especially oil, gas, palm oil and asked KP businessmen to invest in these potential sectors. He said his country offers special concessions and incentives for attracting foreign investment. He said Malaysia has introduced Eco-system for determining the Halal food products. Earlier, SCCI president Fazal Moqeem Khan in his opening remarks called for simplifying business visa issuance process, exchange of trade delegations, unlocking potentials and organising a single country exhibition to enhance Pak-Malaysia economic and trade relations. SCCI chief said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a lucrative destination for foreign investors and invited Malaysian businessmen to make investment in oil, gas, hydropower generation, tourism and other potentials of the province. He said immense investment opportunities are available in oil, gas, minerals, hydropower generation, tourism, honey, pharmaceutical, and other important sectors in KP and called upon Malaysian businessmen to take full advantage by making investment through joint ventures. Malaysian High Commissioner asserted It is a great time for Pakistan and Malaysia to unlock the potentials on both sides to boost up bilateral trade volume between the two countries, the. He assured the removal of complications and all irritants and smooth/swift issuance of visas to the business community. By concluding he raised the slogan Malaysia-Pak Dosti Zindabad (Long Live Malaysia-Pakistan Friendship). Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Economic Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
World War 3 is Coming: Nuclear war between Russia and West may happen soon, say reports. Here's what happened
Russian Papers Warn of Nuclear War in Future Kaliningrad as a Strategic Flashpoint Live Events Finland and the Arctic as New Hotspots Moldova and NATO Presence Political Voices Promote World War 3 Narrative US and Ukrainian Response FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Reports by Moscow-based newspapers describe possible war scenarios. Experts and analysts close to the Kremlin claim the West is preparing for conflict. These narratives aim to prepare Russian citizens for potential state-linked Russian news outlets, including Komsomolskaya Pravda (KP), are warning of a nuclear war with NATO. The reports claim that the West, including Britain and European countries, may provoke a large-scale war by the end of this decade. These reports feature Russian experts outlining what a confrontation could look articles state that NATO forces might be ready for combat by the end of the decade. Readers are told that this buildup is part of a strategy to provoke and divide Christopher Donahue of the US Army Europe and Africa recently said NATO could seize Russia's Kaliningrad region quickly if conflict begins. Kaliningrad is surrounded by NATO members and separated from the rest of Russia. It holds military value and could be central in any commentators warn that the West is turning surrounding areas, such as Sweden's Gotland island, into military zones. These include air defense systems and missiles, seen as preparation for a ground a military analyst quoted in KP, claims NATO plans to cut off Kaliningrad by blocking air and sea routes. He predicts a military response through the Suwalki Gap, a 60-mile strip linking NATO nations that sits between Kaliningrad and cited in Russian media claim that Finland, which recently joined NATO, could become a new launch zone for Western attacks. They mention military infrastructure in Finland that could target St Petersburg and other Russian is also a suggestion from analysts that Russia should conduct a nuclear weapons test in the Arctic to deter NATO aggression. This would be the first such test since the Cold also names Moldova as another risk zone. Russia's SVR intelligence service has accused NATO of turning Moldova into a military base. This could create another direct confrontation between NATO and Russia in Eastern a military commentator, warned that any assault on St Petersburg, even if Kaliningrad is taken peacefully, would trigger a broader Klintsevich and other experts featured in Russian media say the West is mobilising its defense industries and pushing for war. They accuse NATO of planning to break Russia into smaller regions to gain access to its Medvedev, a top Russian official and former president, recently said that World War Three has already started. He blamed the US and Europe for provoking the conflict. He also called for Russian strikes on the rise in rhetoric comes amid Russia's continued bombing of Ukraine. The US is backing Ukraine militarily. Donald Trump, a US presidential candidate, has reportedly promised Ukraine defense systems and 100% tariffs on Russia unless a peace agreement is made within 50 British documents obtained by The Sun reportedly describe London's plans in case of a nuclear attack. These documents give an idea of how seriously governments are considering worst-case media says NATO is preparing military zones near its borders, which they claim could provoke a future war. Kaliningrad is a Russian military area in Europe. NATO sees it as a threat, and Russia sees it as a base to defend.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
World War 3 is Coming: Nuclear war between Russia and West may happen soon, say reports. Here's what happened
World War 3 may happen as Russian media is raising alarms about a potential nuclear conflict between Russia and NATO countries. Reports by Moscow-based newspapers describe possible war scenarios. Experts and analysts close to the Kremlin claim the West is preparing for conflict. These narratives aim to prepare Russian citizens for potential escalation. Russian Papers Warn of Nuclear War in Future Several state-linked Russian news outlets, including Komsomolskaya Pravda (KP), are warning of a nuclear war with NATO. The reports claim that the West, including Britain and European countries, may provoke a large-scale war by the end of this decade. These reports feature Russian experts outlining what a confrontation could look like. 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Readers are told that this buildup is part of a strategy to provoke and divide Russia. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Immediately Do Something if You See These Bugs In Cite Alyssa 1 Undo Also Read: Nintendo Direct July 2025 Rumors: Insider predicts upcoming livestream for Switch 2 games. Here's who he is and what he said Kaliningrad as a Strategic Flashpoint General Christopher Donahue of the US Army Europe and Africa recently said NATO could seize Russia's Kaliningrad region quickly if conflict begins. Kaliningrad is surrounded by NATO members and separated from the rest of Russia. It holds military value and could be central in any confrontation. Live Events Russian commentators warn that the West is turning surrounding areas, such as Sweden's Gotland island, into military zones. These include air defense systems and missiles, seen as preparation for a ground offensive. Klintsevich, a military analyst quoted in KP, claims NATO plans to cut off Kaliningrad by blocking air and sea routes. He predicts a military response through the Suwalki Gap, a 60-mile strip linking NATO nations that sits between Kaliningrad and Belarus. Finland and the Arctic as New Hotspots Experts cited in Russian media claim that Finland, which recently joined NATO, could become a new launch zone for Western attacks. They mention military infrastructure in Finland that could target St Petersburg and other Russian regions. There is also a suggestion from analysts that Russia should conduct a nuclear weapons test in the Arctic to deter NATO aggression. This would be the first such test since the Cold War. Also Read: Big Bombshell Revelation: Did Megan Kerrigan plan Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam expose to reveal Andy Byron's affair? Here's all details Moldova and NATO Presence KP also names Moldova as another risk zone. Russia's SVR intelligence service has accused NATO of turning Moldova into a military base. This could create another direct confrontation between NATO and Russia in Eastern Europe. Zimovsky, a military commentator, warned that any assault on St Petersburg, even if Kaliningrad is taken peacefully, would trigger a broader war. Political Voices Promote World War 3 Narrative Andrei Klintsevich and other experts featured in Russian media say the West is mobilising its defense industries and pushing for war. They accuse NATO of planning to break Russia into smaller regions to gain access to its resources. Dmitry Medvedev, a top Russian official and former president, recently said that World War Three has already started. He blamed the US and Europe for provoking the conflict. He also called for Russian strikes on the West. US and Ukrainian Response The rise in rhetoric comes amid Russia's continued bombing of Ukraine. The US is backing Ukraine militarily. Donald Trump, a US presidential candidate, has reportedly promised Ukraine defense systems and 100% tariffs on Russia unless a peace agreement is made within 50 days. Meanwhile, British documents obtained by The Sun reportedly describe London's plans in case of a nuclear attack. These documents give an idea of how seriously governments are considering worst-case scenarios. FAQs Why is Russia warning about a nuclear war now? Russian media says NATO is preparing military zones near its borders, which they claim could provoke a future war. What is the importance of Kaliningrad in this situation? Kaliningrad is a Russian military area in Europe. NATO sees it as a threat, and Russia sees it as a base to defend.
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Putin's favourite newspaper preparing Russians for NUCLEAR WAR in chillingly short time frame: ‘Nowhere we can't hit'
RUSSIAN media is reportedly preparing its citizens for a potential nuclear war with the West in the near future. Several media outlets in Moscow - part of 12 Plans for dealing with a nuclear attack on London have been obtained by The Sun Credit: Getty 12 A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launches from the Plesetsk military launchpad in northwestern Russia Credit: EPA 12 US soldiers manually load an AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile onto an FA-18 Hornet on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman Credit: AP:Associated Press Komsomolskaya Pravda (KP) newspaper uses Russian 'experts' to explain how such a conflict could happen - ramping up the nuclear war rhetoric. Readers are told that Britain and Europe want to engage in a conflict with the Russian empire. This could happen by the end of the decade when "European forces reach full operational readiness", the newspaper reports. It comes after a senior US army general threatened to launch a read more on Russia The newspaper argues multiple Western politicians and military figures have threatened war. And it threatens to launch an attack on the West - claiming "there is no place in Europe [Russia] cannot hit". Andrei Klintsevich, head of the Centre for the Study of Military and Political Conflicts, told the newspaper: "They need a big war to dismember Russia into small independent states and get free access to our resources." Lintsevich accused the West of mobilising its military-industrial complex, mining borders, and building defences. Most read in The US Sun The aim is to provoke Russia, accuse Moscow of 'aggression', and launch direct confrontation, he told the paper. He demanded that Russia now stage a nuclear weapons test in the Arctic - the first since the end of the Cold War - to deter the West. Independent news outlet Agentsvo said the report in KP - said to be Putin's favourite newspaper - was 'intended to prepare Russian public opinion for a potential war with Nato'. Nato jets scrambled after Putin blitz... while Ukraine drones hit Moscow AGAIN 'Russia would have to respond — not only diplomatically. Missile strikes would be inevitable, as securing a land corridor through Odesa and Mykolaiv would require considerable time and force,' explained the newspaper. General Christopher Donahue, commander of the United States Army Europe and Africa, said Nato could capture Kaliningrad - Wedged between Poland and Lithuania, the region of Kaliningrad is heavily militarised by the Russians. It is cut off from the rest of Putin's empire, but could be used by the tyrant to launch an attack on Europe. Using the strategic exclave, the Russians could also take over the Suwalki Gap - a hard-to-defend strip of land less than 60 miles wide that links the rest of the Nato countries to the Baltic nations. 12 Vladimir Putin and his cronies have threatened to nuke the West several times Credit: AFP 12 General Christopher Donahue, commander of the United States Army Europe and Africa Credit: AFP 12 Donahue had argued that Nato could destroy the heavily militarised Kaliningrad 'in a timeframe that is unheard of and faster than we've ever been able to do' in the event of Russian threats against allied states. 'Donahue's words confirm that they are preparing to seize Kaliningrad,' said Klintsevich. 'The Swedish island of Gotland is already being turned into a powerful warship — with air defence systems, anti-ship missiles, and more being deployed there. Estonia and Finland are forming a joint group.' He warned Russians: 'Under a made-up pretext, they'll block Kaliningrad's air and sea routes. 'Our protests and ultimatums will be ignored, forcing our troops to fight their way through the Suwałki Gap [a 60-mile wide strip of land connecting NATO states Lithuania and Poland , flanked by Russia - Kaliningrad - and its ally Belarus]. 'In such a case, Europe would launch a ground operation in Kaliningrad using large numbers of rockets, artillery, and drones ,' said the newspaper. 'The Alliance believes that occupying Kaliningrad would cut Russia off from the Baltic once and for all,' said military expert Alexander Zimovsky. Another flashpoint starting a new war in Europe could be ex-Soviet state Moldova , says KP. Russia's foreign intelligence service SVR has warned that Nato 'is rapidly turning Moldova into a military staging ground. Another trigger point for World War Three could be the north, claimed Sergey Sudakov, of the Russian Academy of Military Sciences. The most likely threat is Finland, which recently joined NATO. They have 'solid military infrastructure, which the alliance could use for attacks on St Petersburg, Karelia, and Murmansk,' said Zimovsky. 12 Russia's Burevestnik cruise missile, known as Skyfall, in action during a test launch Credit: East2west News 12 A satellite image which shows five Russian nuclear warhead storage bunkers (right) as well as launch positions, according to researchers Credit: Reuters 12 Russian military expert Andrei Klintsevich Credit: Andrei Klintsevich/e2w 12 KP stressed: 'While a Kaliningrad conflict might be settled, an assault on St Petersburg would risk triggering World War Three.' The Kremlin has ramped up its nuclear rhetoric after the threats from the US commander - with Putin's henchmen accusing the US of "unleashing World War Three". Terrifying The chilling documents lay bare the grim reality of how Londoners would face The tirade from Moscow comes as the Kremlin pushes on with its war against Ukraine - Fears new Russia-Ukraine talks are already doomed to fail By , Foreign Editor RUSSIA and Ukraine held peace talks in Istanbul today following Donald Trump's stern warning to warmonger Vladimir Putin. Any hopes for a breakthrough continue to appear bleak as Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned the enemies remained "diametrically opposed". And fears still linger that Putin may - yet again - make impossible demands and play for time while continuing his 'meatgrinder' assaults and attacks on civilians. Trump has given the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new round of negotiations will take place in Turkey involving envoys from both sides. Zelensky said he had authorised his security council chief Rustem Umerov to stage the third crucial meeting following failed attempts at peace in May and June. He said discussions would centre on 'preparations for a prisoner exchange and another meeting in Turkey with the Russian side". A senior Ukrainian source said talks could also begin working towards a possible historic meeting between Zelensky and Putin. But Kremlin spokesman Peskov downplayed the likelihood of reaching any concrete outcome anytime soon. Peskov said: "A lot of diplomatic work lies ahead." Last week, US president Trump vented his frustration with Putin, declaring he was He imposed a Instead of agreeing, a snarling Putin declined and ramped up his ground and aerial offensives across Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump agreed to sell defence systems to Ukraine and It comes after ex-Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said that Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, raged that Nato and the West are effectively already at war with Russia as he pushed the Kremlin's view that his country is the victim. That's despite it being Medvedev accused the US and Europe of an attempt to 'destroy' Russia which is 'hated by the West', he claimed. Diplomats say his remarks give an indication of the thinking among some within the Moscow political elite. 12 An explosion of a drone lights up the sky over Kyiv during a Russian drone and missile strike Credit: Reuters 12 Last week, US President Trump vented his frustration with Putin, declaring he was 'disappointed' but 'not done' with the Russian tyrant Credit: AP
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Putin's favourite newspaper preparing Russians for NUCLEAR WAR in chillingly short time frame: ‘Nowhere we can't hit'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUSSIAN media is reportedly preparing its citizens for a potential nuclear war with the West in the near future. Several media outlets in Moscow - part of Putin's propaganda machine - have been actively publishing articles discussing a nuclear armageddon between Russia and the West. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 12 Plans for dealing with a nuclear attack on London have been obtained by The Sun Credit: Getty 12 A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launches from the Plesetsk military launchpad in northwestern Russia Credit: EPA 12 US soldiers manually load an AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile onto an FA-18 Hornet on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman Credit: AP:Associated Press Komsomolskaya Pravda (KP) newspaper uses Russian 'experts' to explain how such a conflict could happen - ramping up the nuclear war rhetoric. Readers are told that Britain and Europe want to engage in a conflict with the Russian empire. This could happen by the end of the decade when "European forces reach full operational readiness", the newspaper reports. It comes after a senior US army general threatened to launch a "faster than ever" attack on a Russian WW3 flashpoint. The newspaper argues multiple Western politicians and military figures have threatened war. And it threatens to launch an attack on the West - claiming "there is no place in Europe [Russia] cannot hit". Andrei Klintsevich, head of the Centre for the Study of Military and Political Conflicts, told the newspaper: "They need a big war to dismember Russia into small independent states and get free access to our resources." Lintsevich accused the West of mobilising its military-industrial complex, mining borders, and building defences. The aim is to provoke Russia, accuse Moscow of 'aggression', and launch direct confrontation, he told the paper. He demanded that Russia now stage a nuclear weapons test in the Arctic - the first since the end of the Cold War - to deter the West. Independent news outlet Agentsvo said the report in KP - said to be Putin's favourite newspaper - was 'intended to prepare Russian public opinion for a potential war with Nato'. Nato jets scrambled after Putin blitz... while Ukraine drones hit Moscow AGAIN 'Russia would have to respond — not only diplomatically. Missile strikes would be inevitable, as securing a land corridor through Odesa and Mykolaiv would require considerable time and force,' explained the newspaper. General Christopher Donahue, commander of the United States Army Europe and Africa, said Nato could capture Kaliningrad - Moscow's strategic military fortress in the heart of Europe. Wedged between Poland and Lithuania, the region of Kaliningrad is heavily militarised by the Russians. It is cut off from the rest of Putin's empire, but could be used by the tyrant to launch an attack on Europe. Using the strategic exclave, the Russians could also take over the Suwalki Gap - a hard-to-defend strip of land less than 60 miles wide that links the rest of the Nato countries to the Baltic nations. 12 Vladimir Putin and his cronies have threatened to nuke the West several times Credit: AFP 12 General Christopher Donahue, commander of the United States Army Europe and Africa Credit: AFP 12 Donahue had argued that Nato could destroy the heavily militarised Kaliningrad 'in a timeframe that is unheard of and faster than we've ever been able to do' in the event of Russian threats against allied states. 'Donahue's words confirm that they are preparing to seize Kaliningrad,' said Klintsevich. 'The Swedish island of Gotland is already being turned into a powerful warship — with air defence systems, anti-ship missiles, and more being deployed there. Estonia and Finland are forming a joint group.' He warned Russians: 'Under a made-up pretext, they'll block Kaliningrad's air and sea routes. 'Our protests and ultimatums will be ignored, forcing our troops to fight their way through the Suwałki Gap [a 60-mile wide strip of land connecting NATO states Lithuania and Poland, flanked by Russia - Kaliningrad - and its ally Belarus]. 'In such a case, Europe would launch a ground operation in Kaliningrad using large numbers of rockets, artillery, and drones,' said the newspaper. 'The Alliance believes that occupying Kaliningrad would cut Russia off from the Baltic once and for all,' said military expert Alexander Zimovsky. Another flashpoint starting a new war in Europe could be ex-Soviet state Moldova, says KP. Russia's foreign intelligence service SVR has warned that Nato 'is rapidly turning Moldova into a military staging ground. Another trigger point for World War Three could be the north, claimed Sergey Sudakov, of the Russian Academy of Military Sciences. The most likely threat is Finland, which recently joined NATO. They have 'solid military infrastructure, which the alliance could use for attacks on St Petersburg, Karelia, and Murmansk,' said Zimovsky. 12 Russia's Burevestnik cruise missile, known as Skyfall, in action during a test launch Credit: East2west News 12 A satellite image which shows five Russian nuclear warhead storage bunkers (right) as well as launch positions, according to researchers Credit: Reuters 12 Russian military expert Andrei Klintsevich Credit: Andrei Klintsevich/e2w 12 KP stressed: 'While a Kaliningrad conflict might be settled, an assault on St Petersburg would risk triggering World War Three.' The Kremlin has ramped up its nuclear rhetoric after the threats from the US commander - with Putin's henchmen accusing the US of "unleashing World War Three". Terrifying secret plans setting out how London would deal with a nuke attack have been obtained by The Sun. The chilling documents lay bare the grim reality of how Londoners would face nuclear Armageddon in great detail. The tirade from Moscow comes as the Kremlin pushes on with its war against Ukraine - launching nightly bombing raids to wreak havoc. Fears new Russia-Ukraine talks are already doomed to fail By Nick Parker, Foreign Editor RUSSIA and Ukraine held peace talks in Istanbul today following Donald Trump's stern warning to warmonger Vladimir Putin. Any hopes for a breakthrough continue to appear bleak as Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned the enemies remained "diametrically opposed". And fears still linger that Putin may - yet again - make impossible demands and play for time while continuing his 'meatgrinder' assaults and attacks on civilians. Trump has given the tyrant until August 1 to strike a ceasefire deal or face crippling tariff sanctions after authorising a major arms boost for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new round of negotiations will take place in Turkey involving envoys from both sides. Zelensky said he had authorised his security council chief Rustem Umerov to stage the third crucial meeting following failed attempts at peace in May and June. He said discussions would centre on 'preparations for a prisoner exchange and another meeting in Turkey with the Russian side". A senior Ukrainian source said talks could also begin working towards a possible historic meeting between Zelensky and Putin. But Kremlin spokesman Peskov downplayed the likelihood of reaching any concrete outcome anytime soon. Peskov said: "A lot of diplomatic work lies ahead." Last week, US president Trump vented his frustration with Putin, declaring he was "disappointed" but "not done" with the Russian tyrant. He imposed a 50-day deadline on the despot as he ordered Putin agree to peace talks so the conflict can finally be resolved. Instead of agreeing, a snarling Putin declined and ramped up his ground and aerial offensives across Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump agreed to sell defence systems to Ukraine and slap brutal 100 per cent tariffs on Russia if Moscow does not reach a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days. It comes after ex-Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said that WW3 has already begun and that his boss Putin should bomb the West. Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, raged that Nato and the West are effectively already at war with Russia as he pushed the Kremlin's view that his country is the victim. That's despite it being Russia who invaded Ukraine and is continuing to wage a bloody war. Medvedev accused the US and Europe of an attempt to 'destroy' Russia which is 'hated by the West', he claimed. Diplomats say his remarks give an indication of the thinking among some within the Moscow political elite. 12 An explosion of a drone lights up the sky over Kyiv during a Russian drone and missile strike Credit: Reuters
