Bangladesh arrests prominent economist Abul Barkat

Jul 11, 2025

"We have arrested Abul Barkat as an accused in an ACC (Anti-Corruption Commission) case", Nasirul Islam, Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB), told...

"It's not our issue, will have no impact on trade with Adanis": Israeli Minister Nir Barkat

Dec 03, 2024

Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, stated that the recent Adani issue is not a concern for Israel, and it will not...

Pakistan: 2 injured in Lahore cylinder blast at Barkat Market

Jun 30, 2021

Lahore [Pakistan], June 30 : At least two persons were injured in the Lahore cylinder blast at Garden Town's Barkat Market on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Multiple cylinder blasts take place in Lahore's Barkat market

Jun 29, 2021

Lahore [Pakistan], June 29 : Multiple cylinder blasts took place on Tuesday at Lahore's Barkat Market, days after a terror attack in the city...

FTA between Israel, India will be discussed today: Israeli Minister

Apr 18, 2023

Replying to a media query over FTA between India and Israel, Barkat said, "I'm going to be discussing it with the ministers today."

Israel to host largest-ever Indian business delegation

Nov 18, 2025

Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat will host his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, as part of a major business visit this Thursday.