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Monday, July 20, 2026

Pakistan – Port Qasim investment plan targets $2bn over 30 years

Port Qasim investment plans are expected to attract around $2 billion from investors in China, Qatar, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates as Pakistan seeks to modernise its second major commercial port

Monday, July 20, 2026

Bangladesh Passport Israel Clause Restored on All Travel Documents

Bangladesh has ordered its immigration authorities to restore the Bangladesh passport Israel clause, reinstating the phrase “except for Israel” on the country’s travel documents and reversing a change made under the government

Pakistan – Karachi Fire Safety Audit Finds Over 300 Buildings Non-Compliant

A comprehensive Karachi fire safety audit has revealed widespread non-compliance with basic safety standards across the city, raising serious concerns over emergency preparedness in commercial and residential structures. The exercise, carried out across seven districts, assessed 783 buildings and found

Monday, July 20, 2026

India Floods and Landslides Kill at Least 19 Amid Monsoon Rains

India floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 19 people, officials and local media said on Sunday, as rescue teams worked through affected regions in the country’s northeast and in Indian Administered Jammu and Kashmir.

Monday, July 20, 2026

Cockroach Janta Party March on Parliament Banned as Standoff Looms

The planned Cockroach Janta Party march on parliament has been denied permission by police in New Delhi, setting the stage for a potential standoff

Indian Badminton Player PV Sindhu Wins First Japan Open Title, Defeats Akane Yamaguchi

PV Sindhu Japan Open title: PV Sindhu won her first Japan Open title on July 19, 2026, defeating Akane Yamaguchi 21-15, 21-16, marking a

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Pakistan – Port Qasim investment plan targets $2bn over 30 years

Monday, July 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Port Qasim investment plans are expected to attract around $2 billion from investors in China, Qatar, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates as Pakistan seeks to modernise its second major commercial port

Bangladesh Passport Israel Clause Restored on All Travel Documents

Monday, July 20, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh has ordered its immigration authorities to restore the Bangladesh passport Israel clause, reinstating the phrase “except for Israel” on the country’s travel documents and reversing a change made under the government

Pakistan – Karachi Fire Safety Audit Finds Over 300 Buildings Non-Compliant

Monday, July 20, 2026

Current Affairs

A comprehensive Karachi fire safety audit has revealed widespread non-compliance with basic safety standards across the city, raising serious concerns over emergency preparedness in commercial and residential structures. The exercise, carried out

India Floods and Landslides Kill at Least 19 Amid Monsoon Rains

Monday, July 20, 2026

Current Affairs

India floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 19 people, officials and local media said on Sunday, as rescue teams worked through affected regions in the country’s

Cockroach Janta Party March on Parliament Banned as Standoff Looms

Monday, July 20, 2026

Current Affairs

The planned Cockroach Janta Party march on parliament has been denied permission by police in New Delhi, setting the stage for a potential standoff on the opening day of parliament’s monsoon session.

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Pakistan – Port Qasim investment plan targets $2bn over 30 years

Port Qasim investment plans are expected to attract around $2

Bangladesh Passport Israel Clause Restored on All Travel Documents

Bangladesh has ordered its immigration authorities to restore the Bangladesh

Pakistan – Karachi Fire Safety Audit Finds Over 300 Buildings Non-Compliant

A comprehensive Karachi fire safety audit has revealed widespread non-compliance

Current Affairs

Pakistan – Port Qasim investment plan targets $2bn over 30 years

Monday, July 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Port Qasim investment plans are expected to attract around $2 billion from investors in China, Qatar, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates as Pakistan seeks to modernise its second major commercial port

Bangladesh Passport Israel Clause Restored on All Travel Documents

Monday, July 20, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh has ordered its immigration authorities to restore the Bangladesh passport Israel clause, reinstating the phrase “except for Israel” on the country’s travel documents and reversing a change made under the government

Pakistan – Karachi Fire Safety Audit Finds Over 300 Buildings Non-Compliant

Monday, July 20, 2026

Current Affairs

A comprehensive Karachi fire safety audit has revealed widespread non-compliance with basic safety standards across the city, raising serious concerns over emergency preparedness in commercial and residential structures. The exercise, carried out

India Floods and Landslides Kill at Least 19 Amid Monsoon Rains

Monday, July 20, 2026

Current Affairs

India floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 19 people, officials and local media said on Sunday, as rescue teams worked through affected regions in the country’s

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Pakistan – Port Qasim investment plan targets $2bn over 30 years

Monday, July 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Port Qasim investment plans are expected to attract around $2 billion from investors in China, Qatar, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates as Pakistan seeks to modernise its second major commercial port

Pakistan IT Exports Reach Record $4.6 Billion in FY26

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Business

Pakistan IT exports: Pakistan's IT exports hit a record $4.6 billion in FY26, marking a significant milestone for the country's economy and technology sect

Formula One Return to India Gains Momentum With New Task Force

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Business

A Formula One return to India has moved a step closer, with the government now working to resolve the tax and regulatory hurdles that have kept the sport away from the country

agricultural reforms Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Agricultural Reforms to Boost Pakistan’s Economy

Saturday, July 18, 2026

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agricultural reforms Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stresses the importance of agricultural reforms to revitalize Pakistan's economy, focusing on

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Pakistan – Port Qasim investment plan targets $2bn over 30 years

Bangladesh Passport Israel Clause Restored on All Travel Documents

Pakistan – Karachi Fire Safety Audit Finds Over 300 Buildings Non-Compliant

India Floods and Landslides Kill at Least 19 Amid Monsoon Rains

Cockroach Janta Party March on Parliament Banned as Standoff Looms

Indian Badminton Player PV Sindhu Wins First Japan Open Title, Defeats Akane Yamaguchi

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Pakistan – Port Qasim investment plan targets $2bn over 30 years

Bangladesh Passport Israel Clause Restored on All Travel Documents

Pakistan – Karachi Fire Safety Audit Finds Over 300 Buildings Non-Compliant

India Floods and Landslides Kill at Least 19 Amid Monsoon Rains

Cockroach Janta Party March on Parliament Banned as Standoff Looms

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