Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam lauded Pakistan's active role in Asean's efforts to build a strong, stable and prosperous Southeast Asia and added that Pakistan's presence in Asean meetings will add a great deal to the depth and scope of regional deliberations.                                             ...FULL STORY

Bandar Seri Begawan - Many foreign tourists and residents have complained that taxi fares in the Sultanate are quite high compared to petrol and diesel prices that are lowest in the region.   
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