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Pakistan and US agree on academic and think tank exchanges
Pakistan and US to boost academic and think tank ties for regional dialogue.
In brief
Pakistan and US to boost academic and think tank ties for regional dialogue. Pakistan and US agreed to deepen academic and think tank exchanges to improve mutual understanding on regional and international issues. Originally reported by The Express Tribune.
Pakistan and US agree on academic exchanges
Pakistan and the United States agreed to promote closer exchanges between think tanks and academic institutions to deepen mutual understanding and encourage dialogue on regional and international issues.
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The short version
Pakistan and US agreed to deepen academic and think tank exchanges to improve mutual understanding on regional and international issues.
