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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

China’s Absence at BRICS Meeting Amidst U.S. Visit

China will not have high-level representation at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15, 2026, due to ‘scheduling reasons,’ according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The absence coincides

IMF Urges Pakistan to Boost Real Estate Transaction Reporting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

IMF Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Real Estate Transaction Reporting

On May 12, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Pakistan to enhance its reporting of suspicious transactions in the real estate sector. This call to action was part of the approval

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Bangladesh Triumphs in First Test

Bangladesh Secures Dominant Victory Over Pakistan in Test Opener

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: On May 12, 2026, Bangladesh achieved a significant victory against Pakistan, winning by 104 runs in the first Test of the series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Chasing a target of 268 runs, Pakistan’s innings concluded

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Pakistan's Ongoing Mediation in US-Iran Tensions

Pakistan Persists in Mediating US-Iran Tensions

Pakistan is steadfast in its mediation efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, according to multiple government sources. Despite the current deadlock, there is no immediate threat of renewed hostilities, as both Washington and Tehran

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Pakistan and China Forge $13 Billion Partnership in MoUs and Joint Ventures

Pakistan-China MoUs: Pakistan and China have solidified their economic partnership by signing over 300 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and more than three dozen joint

Pune to Launch India's First Low Emission Zone

Pune Pioneers India’s First Low Emission Zone

On May 11, 2026, Pune announced the establishment of India’s first Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Shivajinagar, a central business district known for high

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China’s Absence at BRICS Meeting Amidst U.S. Visit

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Current Affairs

China will not have high-level representation at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15, 2026, due to ‘scheduling reasons,’ according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The absence coincides

IMF Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Real Estate Transaction Reporting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 12, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Pakistan to enhance its reporting of suspicious transactions in the real estate sector. This call to action was part of the approval

Bangladesh Secures Dominant Victory Over Pakistan in Test Opener

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Sports

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: On May 12, 2026, Bangladesh achieved a significant victory against Pakistan, winning by 104 runs in the first Test of the series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Chasing

Pakistan Persists in Mediating US-Iran Tensions

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Pakistan is steadfast in its mediation efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, according to multiple government sources. Despite the current deadlock, there is no immediate threat

Pakistan and China Forge $13 Billion Partnership in MoUs and Joint Ventures

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-China MoUs: Pakistan and China have solidified their economic partnership by signing over 300 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and more than three dozen joint venture agreements in the past two years. These

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China’s Absence at BRICS Meeting Amidst U.S. Visit

China will not have high-level representation at the BRICS Foreign

IMF Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Real Estate Transaction Reporting

On May 12, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged

Bangladesh Secures Dominant Victory Over Pakistan in Test Opener

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: On May 12, 2026, Bangladesh achieved a

Current Affairs

China’s Absence at BRICS Meeting Amidst U.S. Visit

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Current Affairs

China will not have high-level representation at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15, 2026, due to ‘scheduling reasons,’ according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The absence coincides

IMF Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Real Estate Transaction Reporting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 12, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Pakistan to enhance its reporting of suspicious transactions in the real estate sector. This call to action was part of the approval

Pakistan and China Forge $13 Billion Partnership in MoUs and Joint Ventures

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-China MoUs: Pakistan and China have solidified their economic partnership by signing over 300 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and more than three dozen joint venture agreements in the past two years. These

Pune Pioneers India’s First Low Emission Zone

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 11, 2026, Pune announced the establishment of India’s first Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Shivajinagar, a central business district known for high pollution levels. This initiative aims to significantly reduce

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Business

Pakistan agricultural exports: Aims to Double Exports by 2035

Pakistan Unveils Ambitious Plan to Double Agricultural Exports by 2035

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan Agricultural Exports: Pakistan has announced an ambitious plan to double its agricultural exports by 2035, targeting China and the Gulf region. This initiative is part of the newly unveiled Pakistan Climate

Arif Habib Group to Acquire Remaining 25% PIA Stake

Pakistan – Arif Habib Consortium to Acquire Full Ownership of PIA

Friday, May 1, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The Arif Habib Corporation Limited-led consortium has officially notified the Privatisation Commission of its intent to acquire the remaining 25% equity stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL). This move is

India's FDI Surges Towards $90 Billion Milestone

India’s FDI Approaches $90 Billion Mark in 2025-26

Friday, May 1, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fiscal year 2025-26 is on the brink of reaching a significant milestone, according to a high-ranking government official. As of February 2026, FDI inflows have

Ammonia Shortage Halts Fertilizer Production in Bangladesh

Ammonia Shortage Forces Closure of Key Fertilizer Plant in Bangladesh

Monday, April 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Production at the DAP Fertilizer Company Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh, was halted on April 18, 2026, due to a critical shortage of ammonia, a primary raw material necessary for urea fertilizer production.

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Opinion

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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China’s Absence at BRICS Meeting Amidst U.S. Visit

IMF Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Real Estate Transaction Reporting

Bangladesh Secures Dominant Victory Over Pakistan in Test Opener

Pakistan Persists in Mediating US-Iran Tensions

Pakistan and China Forge $13 Billion Partnership in MoUs and Joint Ventures

Pune Pioneers India’s First Low Emission Zone

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China’s Absence at BRICS Meeting Amidst U.S. Visit

IMF Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Real Estate Transaction Reporting

Bangladesh Secures Dominant Victory Over Pakistan in Test Opener

Pakistan Persists in Mediating US-Iran Tensions

Pakistan and China Forge $13 Billion Partnership in MoUs and Joint Ventures

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Pakistan Unveils Ambitious Plan to Double Agricultural Exports by 2035

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