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Pakistan and Turkiye Enhance Defence Ties

Friday, May 22, 2026

Pakistan and Turkiye Strengthen Defence and Aerospace Cooperation

Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu recently visited Turkiye, engaging in high-level discussions with Turkish Air Force Commander General Ziya Cemal Kadıoglu, Defence Minister Yasar Guler, and Baykar Technologies CTO

India Emerges as Bangladesh's 2nd-Largest Trading Partner

Friday, May 22, 2026

India Surpasses US as Bangladesh’s Second-Largest Trade Partner

India has overtaken the United States to become Bangladesh’s second-largest trading partner as of February 2026, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). This shift in trade dynamics is attributed to

Permanent Embankment on Jamuna River to Combat Erosion

Bangladesh Plans Permanent Embankment on Jamuna River in Tangail

On May 22, 2026, Bangladesh’s Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anne announced plans to construct a permanent embankment on the Jamuna River in Tangail. This initiative aims to curb river erosion and protect the local population, starting in the

Friday, May 22, 2026

India Strengthens Economic Ties with EFTA and EU Through New Trade Agreements

India has solidified its economic relationships with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the European Union (EU) through new trade agreements aimed at reducing over-dependence on certain countries, according to Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. The agreements, he

Friday, May 22, 2026

Mohsin Naqvi's Crucial Tehran Visit Amid US-Iran Tensions

Mohsin Naqvi’s Strategic Tehran Visit Amidst US-Iran Tensions

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with General Ahmad Vahidi, the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), during his recent visit to

Pakistan Reopens Offshore Exploration Frontier

Pakistan Revives Offshore Exploration with New Agreements

Pakistan reopens offshore exploration: Pakistan has taken a significant step in reviving its offshore energy exploration by signing Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and Exploration

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Pakistan and Turkiye Strengthen Defence and Aerospace Cooperation

Friday, May 22, 2026

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Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu recently visited Turkiye, engaging in high-level discussions with Turkish Air Force Commander General Ziya Cemal Kadıoglu, Defence Minister Yasar Guler, and Baykar Technologies CTO

India Surpasses US as Bangladesh’s Second-Largest Trade Partner

Friday, May 22, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India has overtaken the United States to become Bangladesh’s second-largest trading partner as of February 2026, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). This shift in trade dynamics is attributed to

Bangladesh Plans Permanent Embankment on Jamuna River in Tangail

Friday, May 22, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 22, 2026, Bangladesh’s Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anne announced plans to construct a permanent embankment on the Jamuna River in Tangail. This initiative aims to curb river erosion

India Strengthens Economic Ties with EFTA and EU Through New Trade Agreements

Friday, May 22, 2026

Current Affairs

India has solidified its economic relationships with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the European Union (EU) through new trade agreements aimed at reducing over-dependence on certain countries, according to Norwegian

India Allows Euthanasia of Dangerous Stray Dogs

India’s Supreme Court Authorizes Euthanasia for Dangerous Stray Dogs

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of India authorized the euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill, and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs. This decision aligns India with countries like the United States, Russia,

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Pakistan and Turkiye Strengthen Defence and Aerospace Cooperation

Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu recently visited

India Surpasses US as Bangladesh’s Second-Largest Trade Partner

India has overtaken the United States to become Bangladesh’s second-largest

Bangladesh Plans Permanent Embankment on Jamuna River in Tangail

On May 22, 2026, Bangladesh’s Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin

Current Affairs

Pakistan and Turkiye Strengthen Defence and Aerospace Cooperation

Friday, May 22, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu recently visited Turkiye, engaging in high-level discussions with Turkish Air Force Commander General Ziya Cemal Kadıoglu, Defence Minister Yasar Guler, and Baykar Technologies CTO

India Surpasses US as Bangladesh’s Second-Largest Trade Partner

Friday, May 22, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India has overtaken the United States to become Bangladesh’s second-largest trading partner as of February 2026, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). This shift in trade dynamics is attributed to

Bangladesh Plans Permanent Embankment on Jamuna River in Tangail

Friday, May 22, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 22, 2026, Bangladesh’s Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anne announced plans to construct a permanent embankment on the Jamuna River in Tangail. This initiative aims to curb river erosion

India Strengthens Economic Ties with EFTA and EU Through New Trade Agreements

Friday, May 22, 2026

Current Affairs

India has solidified its economic relationships with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the European Union (EU) through new trade agreements aimed at reducing over-dependence on certain countries, according to Norwegian

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India Surpasses US as Bangladesh’s Second-Largest Trade Partner

Friday, May 22, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India has overtaken the United States to become Bangladesh’s second-largest trading partner as of February 2026, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). This shift in trade dynamics is attributed to

Pakistan Faces Economic Challenges Amid Middle East Instability

Pakistan’s Economic Struggles Amid Middle East Instability

Monday, May 18, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan faces economic challenges as its economic landscape is increasingly influenced by external factors, particularly the geopolitical instability in the Middle East. This situation, often referred to as the ‘Middle East Premium,’

Pakistan Launches First Panda Bond in Chinese Market

Monday, May 18, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan has introduced its first Panda Bond in the Chinese domestic market, offering a new yuan-based funding channel at a competitive rate of 2.5%. This significant financial move was announced by Habib

Pakistan’s Strategic Entry into China’s Capital Market with Oversubscribed Panda Bond

Friday, May 15, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan has successfully completed its first Panda Bond issuance in China’s onshore capital market, announced Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister, on May 14, 2026. This marks Pakistan’s inaugural entry into

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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 and Turkiye Strengthen Defence and Aerospace Cooperation

India Surpasses US as Bangladesh’s Second-Largest Trade Partner

Bangladesh Plans Permanent Embankment on Jamuna River in Tangail

India Strengthens Economic Ties with EFTA and EU Through New Trade Agreements

Mohsin Naqvi’s Strategic Tehran Visit Amidst US-Iran Tensions

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