The General Directorate of Narcotics Affairs announced the dismantling of a drug network in the holy Karbala Governorate. The Directorate stated in a statement: "A working team headed by the Director of Narcotics Affairs in the holy Karbala carried out a preemptive security operation that resulted in the dismantling of a drug network consisting of (6) suspects, including foreigners, and arrested them." It added: "More than a kilogram of crystal meth was seized in the possession of the suspects." Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Jordan, Pakistan Chambers Establish Joint Business Council to Drive Trade, Investment
August 16, 2026
Amman: Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countrie…