A force from the Diwaniyah Governorate Police arrested a man and a woman sentenced to life imprisonment in absentia. A source in the governorate's police media said, "The arrest took place in a house on the outskirts of Afak District, indicating that the accused are residents of Karbala Governorate and were sentenced to life imprisonment seven years ago for a murder crime. 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…