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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Pakistan PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye Visit Expected as Part of Mediation Efforts

PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye visit is expected to take place from July 3 to 6 as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, according to sources

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

US-India Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, But Key Sticking Points Remain

US-India trade deal negotiations appear to be moving toward a long-awaited interim agreement, but the final stretch remains complicated by tariff uncertainty, agricultural market access, legal questions in Washington and India’s demand

Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

Bangladesh-Pakistan jute trade is gaining fresh momentum as Pakistan looks to increase imports of Bangladeshi jute and jute products, while both countries move to rebuild commercial ties after years of limited economic engagement. The renewed interest is significant for both

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Pakistan – SBP Reserves Fall by $1.3 Billion in One Week

SBP reserves fall sharply in the latest weekly update, with foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan dropping by $1.305 billion during the week ended June 19, 2026. According to the State Bank’s latest foreign exchange reserves

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

New Delhi EV Scrappage Incentive Offers Residents $1,000 to Replace Old Cars

New Delhi EV scrappage incentive plans will offer residents up to $1,000 to scrap old vehicles and switch to electric cars, as the Indian

India Summer Crop Planting Lags After Slow Monsoon Start

India summer crop planting has fallen sharply behind last year’s pace after a weak and delayed start to the monsoon season disrupted sowing of

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye Visit Expected as Part of Mediation Efforts

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye visit is expected to take place from July 3 to 6 as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, according to sources

US-India Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, But Key Sticking Points Remain

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

US-India trade deal negotiations appear to be moving toward a long-awaited interim agreement, but the final stretch remains complicated by tariff uncertainty, agricultural market access, legal questions in Washington and India’s demand

Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh-Pakistan jute trade is gaining fresh momentum as Pakistan looks to increase imports of Bangladeshi jute and jute products, while both countries move to rebuild commercial ties after years of limited economic

Pakistan – SBP Reserves Fall by $1.3 Billion in One Week

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

SBP reserves fall sharply in the latest weekly update, with foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan dropping by $1.305 billion during the week ended June 19, 2026. According

New Delhi EV Scrappage Incentive Offers Residents $1,000 to Replace Old Cars

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

New Delhi EV scrappage incentive plans will offer residents up to $1,000 to scrap old vehicles and switch to electric cars, as the Indian capital tries to cut emissions from one of

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye Visit Expected as Part of Mediation Efforts

PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye visit is expected to take

US-India Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, But Key Sticking Points Remain

US-India trade deal negotiations appear to be moving toward a

Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

Bangladesh-Pakistan jute trade is gaining fresh momentum as Pakistan looks

Current Affairs

Pakistan PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye Visit Expected as Part of Mediation Efforts

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye visit is expected to take place from July 3 to 6 as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, according to sources

US-India Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, But Key Sticking Points Remain

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

US-India trade deal negotiations appear to be moving toward a long-awaited interim agreement, but the final stretch remains complicated by tariff uncertainty, agricultural market access, legal questions in Washington and India’s demand

Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh-Pakistan jute trade is gaining fresh momentum as Pakistan looks to increase imports of Bangladeshi jute and jute products, while both countries move to rebuild commercial ties after years of limited economic

Pakistan – SBP Reserves Fall by $1.3 Billion in One Week

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

SBP reserves fall sharply in the latest weekly update, with foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan dropping by $1.305 billion during the week ended June 19, 2026. According

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Business

Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh-Pakistan jute trade is gaining fresh momentum as Pakistan looks to increase imports of Bangladeshi jute and jute products, while both countries move to rebuild commercial ties after years of limited economic

India Summer Crop Planting Lags After Slow Monsoon Start

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India summer crop planting has fallen sharply behind last year’s pace after a weak and delayed start to the monsoon season disrupted sowing of key crops including rice, cotton, corn and soybeans.

Pakistan Iran Oil and Gas Imports Under Consideration

Pakistan Considers Buying Cheap Oil and Gas From Iran

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan Iran oil and gas imports are under consideration as Islamabad explores cheaper energy supplies from Tehran, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said. The minister’s remarks come at a time when

Tata Electronics Cyber Breach Raises Concerns Over Apple, Tesla Files

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Tata Electronics cyber breach claims have raised fresh concerns over data security in India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing sector after a ransomware group allegedly posted files linked to Apple and Tesla on the

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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 PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye Visit Expected as Part of Mediation Efforts

US-India Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, But Key Sticking Points Remain

Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

Pakistan – SBP Reserves Fall by $1.3 Billion in One Week

New Delhi EV Scrappage Incentive Offers Residents $1,000 to Replace Old Cars

India Summer Crop Planting Lags After Slow Monsoon Start

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye Visit Expected as Part of Mediation Efforts

US-India Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, But Key Sticking Points Remain

Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

Pakistan – SBP Reserves Fall by $1.3 Billion in One Week

New Delhi EV Scrappage Incentive Offers Residents $1,000 to Replace Old Cars

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