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Friday, April 3, 2026

Russia Increases Oil and Gas Supplies to India Amidst Global Tensions

Russia India Oil: On April 3, 2026, Russia offered to enhance its oil and natural gas supplies to India during bilateral talks in New Delhi. Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov

Nepal Court Extends Oli's Detention Amid Protest Probe

Friday, April 3, 2026

Nepal Court Prolongs Detention of Former PM Oli Amid Protest Investigation

On April 2, 2026, a Nepalese court extended the detention of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and his former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak by two days. The extension comes as authorities

Pakistan's Debt Surpasses Rs81 Trillion Mark

Pakistan’s Debt Crisis: National Liabilities Exceed Rs81 Trillion

Pakistan’s debt has skyrocketed to over Rs81 trillion, placing a burden of approximately Rs325,000 on each citizen, as disclosed to the Senate’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on April 2, 2026. In a detailed presentation, officials from the Economic Affair

Friday, April 3, 2026

Pakistan, Muslim Nations Condemn Israel's Death Penalty Law

Muslim Nations United Against Israel’s Death Penalty Law

On April 2, 2026, Pakistan, along with seven other Muslim countries, publicly condemned Israel’s recent enactment of a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. In a unified statement, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt,

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Iran Launches Missiles at Israel Following Trump’s Threats

On April 2, 2026, Iran Launches Missiles at Israel, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. This attack follows a speech by U.S. President

Pakistan Affirms Security of Pak-Afghan Border Fence

On April 1, 2026, Pakistan’s Ministry of Information firmly denied reports suggesting the removal of barbed wire along the Pak-Afghan border. The Ministry labeled

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Bangladesh Energy Security: Faces Crisis 98% fossil reliance

Bangladesh’s Energy Security at Risk Due to Fossil Fuel Dependence

Friday, April 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Energy Security: Bangladesh is facing a critical energy security challenge as its reliance on imported fossil fuels reaches 98%, according to a report by energy think tank Ember. The Bangladesh energy

Russia Increases Oil and Gas Supplies to India Amidst Global Tensions

Friday, April 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Russia India Oil: On April 3, 2026, Russia offered to enhance its oil and natural gas supplies to India during bilateral talks in New Delhi. Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov

Nepal Court Prolongs Detention of Former PM Oli Amid Protest Investigation

Friday, April 3, 2026

Current Affairs

On April 2, 2026, a Nepalese court extended the detention of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and his former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak by two days. The extension comes as authorities

Pakistan’s Debt Crisis: National Liabilities Exceed Rs81 Trillion

Friday, April 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s debt has skyrocketed to over Rs81 trillion, placing a burden of approximately Rs325,000 on each citizen, as disclosed to the Senate’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on April 2, 2026. In

Bangladesh Energy Policy: Enforces 8pm Shop Closures

Bangladesh Enforces Early Closure of Shops Amid Energy Crisis

Friday, April 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Energy Policy: In response to the ongoing global energy crisis, Bangladesh has announced that all shops, commercial establishments, and shopping malls will close by 8pm. This decision was revealed on April

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Bangladesh’s Energy Security at Risk Due to Fossil Fuel Dependence

Bangladesh Energy Security: Bangladesh is facing a critical energy security

Russia Increases Oil and Gas Supplies to India Amidst Global Tensions

Russia India Oil: On April 3, 2026, Russia offered to

Nepal Court Prolongs Detention of Former PM Oli Amid Protest Investigation

On April 2, 2026, a Nepalese court extended the detention

Current Affairs

Bangladesh’s Energy Security at Risk Due to Fossil Fuel Dependence

Friday, April 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Energy Security: Bangladesh is facing a critical energy security challenge as its reliance on imported fossil fuels reaches 98%, according to a report by energy think tank Ember. The Bangladesh energy

Russia Increases Oil and Gas Supplies to India Amidst Global Tensions

Friday, April 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Russia India Oil: On April 3, 2026, Russia offered to enhance its oil and natural gas supplies to India during bilateral talks in New Delhi. Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov

Nepal Court Prolongs Detention of Former PM Oli Amid Protest Investigation

Friday, April 3, 2026

Current Affairs

On April 2, 2026, a Nepalese court extended the detention of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and his former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak by two days. The extension comes as authorities

Pakistan’s Debt Crisis: National Liabilities Exceed Rs81 Trillion

Friday, April 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s debt has skyrocketed to over Rs81 trillion, placing a burden of approximately Rs325,000 on each citizen, as disclosed to the Senate’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on April 2, 2026. In

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Business

IFC's $2.7B Investment Expands in Pakistan

IFC’s Investment in Pakistan Reaches $2.7 Billion, Strengthening Economic Ties

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) portfolio in Pakistan has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $2.7 billion this year, as confirmed during a meeting on April 1, 2026, between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb

PSX Surges Past 155,000 Amid US-Iran Tensions Ease

PSX Surges as US-Iran Tensions Ease, Boosting Market Confidence

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Business

On April 1, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced significant gains as hopes of de-escalation in the Iran–US conflict buoyed investor confidence. The KSE-100 index closed at 155,511.57 points, marking an

Diesel Shortage Threatens Boro Rice Production in Bangladesh

Monday, March 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

A severe diesel shortage in Bangladesh’s northern districts is threatening irrigation during the critical Boro rice cultivation season as of March 29, 2026. This crisis has raised fears of a potential drop

India's Coffee Exports Hit by West Asia Crisis

West Asia Crisis Severely Impacts India’s Coffee Exports

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India’s coffee export industry is facing significant challenges as the ongoing crisis in West Asia disrupts shipping routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. As of March 27, 2026, approximately 300 containers,

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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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Russia Increases Oil and Gas Supplies to India Amidst Global Tensions

Nepal Court Prolongs Detention of Former PM Oli Amid Protest Investigation

Pakistan’s Debt Crisis: National Liabilities Exceed Rs81 Trillion

Muslim Nations United Against Israel’s Death Penalty Law

Iran Launches Missiles at Israel Following Trump’s Threats

Pakistan Affirms Security of Pak-Afghan Border Fence

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Bangladesh’s Energy Security at Risk Due to Fossil Fuel Dependence

Russia Increases Oil and Gas Supplies to India Amidst Global Tensions

Nepal Court Prolongs Detention of Former PM Oli Amid Protest Investigation

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Bangladesh Enforces Early Closure of Shops Amid Energy Crisis

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Bangladesh’s Energy Security at Risk Due to Fossil Fuel Dependence

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Bangladesh’s Energy Security at Risk Due to Fossil Fuel Dependence

Russia Increases Oil and Gas Supplies to India Amidst Global Tensions

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Pakistan’s Debt Crisis: National Liabilities Exceed Rs81 Trillion

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IFC’s Investment in Pakistan Reaches $2.7 Billion, Strengthening Economic Ties

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