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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Pakistan – Basant Lahore 2027 Dates Announced by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz

Basant Lahore 2027 has been officially announced, with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif confirming on Tuesday that the provincial capital will host the three day spring festival from March 12 to

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Nepal Landslides Jajarkot: Monsoon Disasters Compound Earthquake Recovery

Nepal landslides in Jajarkot have struck communities that were already among the most vulnerable in the country’s western hills, killing residents and displacing hundreds of families in a district still recovering from

Pakistan National Energy Plan 2027-2060 Approved by Federal Cabinet

The Pakistan National Energy Plan 2027-2060 has been approved by the federal cabinet, setting out a long-term roadmap intended to ensure reliable, affordable and accessible energy for the entire country. The country’s energy ministry confirmed the approval on Tuesday, describing

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Imran Khan Hospital Transfer Ordered by Pakistan’s Supreme Court

The Imran Khan hospital transfer was ordered by Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, granting a demand that the former prime minister’s party and family had been raising for months over concerns about his health. The three-judge bench directed that Khan

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Cases Against Imran Khan: A Look at the Charges Facing Pakistan’s Former PM

The cases against Imran Khan have multiplied since he was removed from office in a no confidence vote in 2022, spanning allegations ranging from

Torrent Gas IPO: Company to File Updated Draft Papers for $418 Million Offering

The Torrent Gas IPO is set to take a significant step forward this week, with the company expected to file updated draft papers for

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WHO SPECS 2030 Bangladesh Launch Targets Equitable Eye Care

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Current Affairs

The WHO SPECS 2030 Bangladesh launch took place on Tuesday, marking a major step toward expanding access to quality, affordable and people centred eye care services across the country. State Minister for

Pakistan – Basant Lahore 2027 Dates Announced by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Basant Lahore 2027 has been officially announced, with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif confirming on Tuesday that the provincial capital will host the three day spring festival from March 12 to

Nepal Landslides Jajarkot: Monsoon Disasters Compound Earthquake Recovery

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal landslides in Jajarkot have struck communities that were already among the most vulnerable in the country’s western hills, killing residents and displacing hundreds of families in a district still recovering from

India Bangladesh Joint Action Against Militancy Offered Amid AQIS Concerns

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Current Affairs

India Bangladesh joint action against militancy has been proposed by New Delhi, after a United Nations Security Council report raised concerns over the activities of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent across South

Pakistan National Energy Plan 2027-2060 Approved by Federal Cabinet

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Current Affairs

The Pakistan National Energy Plan 2027-2060 has been approved by the federal cabinet, setting out a long-term roadmap intended to ensure reliable, affordable and accessible energy for the entire country. The country’s

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WHO SPECS 2030 Bangladesh Launch Targets Equitable Eye Care

The WHO SPECS 2030 Bangladesh launch took place on Tuesday,

Pakistan – Basant Lahore 2027 Dates Announced by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz

Basant Lahore 2027 has been officially announced, with Punjab Chief

Nepal Landslides Jajarkot: Monsoon Disasters Compound Earthquake Recovery

Nepal landslides in Jajarkot have struck communities that were already

Current Affairs

WHO SPECS 2030 Bangladesh Launch Targets Equitable Eye Care

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Current Affairs

The WHO SPECS 2030 Bangladesh launch took place on Tuesday, marking a major step toward expanding access to quality, affordable and people centred eye care services across the country. State Minister for

Pakistan – Basant Lahore 2027 Dates Announced by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Basant Lahore 2027 has been officially announced, with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif confirming on Tuesday that the provincial capital will host the three day spring festival from March 12 to

Nepal Landslides Jajarkot: Monsoon Disasters Compound Earthquake Recovery

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal landslides in Jajarkot have struck communities that were already among the most vulnerable in the country’s western hills, killing residents and displacing hundreds of families in a district still recovering from

India Bangladesh Joint Action Against Militancy Offered Amid AQIS Concerns

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Current Affairs

India Bangladesh joint action against militancy has been proposed by New Delhi, after a United Nations Security Council report raised concerns over the activities of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent across South

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Business

India’s Soyoil Imports Set for a Record High as War Disrupts Sunflower Oil Shipments

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Soyoil imports into India are on course to reach a record high this August, as competitively priced supplies and a wave of festive season demand draw refiners away from sunflower oil, whose

India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The India energy drink label deadline is staying put, and that decision has left some of the world’s biggest beverage makers scrambling. India’s food safety regulator has rejected requests from PepsiCo, Red

Pakistan Services Exports Rise 19pc in FY26 on Strong IT and Travel Earnings

Friday, August 7, 2026

Business

Pakistan services exports posted one of their strongest performances in recent years during the fiscal year 2025-26, climbing by 18.81 per cent as the information technology sector continued to anchor the country’s

India Energy Drink Crackdown Forces Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to Rethink Labels

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Business

The India energy drink crackdown is pushing ahead despite strong pushback from some of the world’s biggest beverage companies. India’s food safety regulator has ordered makers of high-caffeine drinks to stop calling

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Maldives Hidden Gems: 5 Spots Emerge in 2026

Discover Maldives hidden gems as tourism surges. New guides spotlight undiscovered Maldives islands from northern atolls to southern reserves. Officials project growth beyond USD 5.4 billion in receipts. South Asian travellers eye these secret Maldives attractions amid record 2025 arrivals. Maldives hidden gems draw

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Pakistan – Basant Lahore 2027 Dates Announced by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz

Nepal Landslides Jajarkot: Monsoon Disasters Compound Earthquake Recovery

Pakistan National Energy Plan 2027-2060 Approved by Federal Cabinet

Imran Khan Hospital Transfer Ordered by Pakistan’s Supreme Court

Cases Against Imran Khan: A Look at the Charges Facing Pakistan’s Former PM

Torrent Gas IPO: Company to File Updated Draft Papers for $418 Million Offering

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WHO SPECS 2030 Bangladesh Launch Targets Equitable Eye Care

Pakistan – Basant Lahore 2027 Dates Announced by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz

Nepal Landslides Jajarkot: Monsoon Disasters Compound Earthquake Recovery

India Bangladesh Joint Action Against Militancy Offered Amid AQIS Concerns

Pakistan National Energy Plan 2027-2060 Approved by Federal Cabinet

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WHO SPECS 2030 Bangladesh Launch Targets Equitable Eye Care

Pakistan – Basant Lahore 2027 Dates Announced by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz

Nepal Landslides Jajarkot: Monsoon Disasters Compound Earthquake Recovery

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WHO SPECS 2030 Bangladesh Launch Targets Equitable Eye Care

Pakistan – Basant Lahore 2027 Dates Announced by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz

Nepal Landslides Jajarkot: Monsoon Disasters Compound Earthquake Recovery

India Bangladesh Joint Action Against Militancy Offered Amid AQIS Concerns

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India’s Soyoil Imports Set for a Record High as War Disrupts Sunflower Oil Shipments

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Pakistan Services Exports Rise 19pc in FY26 on Strong IT and Travel Earnings

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