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Pakistan-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

Pakistan-US cultural cooperation took a fresh step forward this week after the United States Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A Baker, proposed developing a joint calendar of cultural activities between the two

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia Relations Set to Deepen After High-Level Meeting in Dhaka

Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia relations took a notable step forward this week after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Eng Waleed El-Khereiji, at the Prime Minister’s Office in

Al-Aqsa Mosque Incursions Draw Sharp Condemnation from Pakistan

The Al-Aqsa Mosque incursions carried out by extremist Israeli settlers have once again taken center stage in regional diplomacy, with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar leading a strong rebuke at a ministerial conference in Amman, Jordan.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Pakistan-Japan Partnership: PM Reaffirms Commitment to Deeper Ties with JICA

The Pakistan-Japan partnership took center stage this week as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a nine-member delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), led by its president, Dr Tanaka Akihiko. The meeting, held in Islamabad, was aimed at reaffirming

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Meta Apologises to India for Restricting PM Modi’s Post

Meta apologises to India for restricting PM Modi’s post, marking another tense moment in the company’s relationship with the Indian government. The apology came

India Says It Has No Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Address

The Sheikh Hasina virtual address delivered from New Delhi has become a fresh flashpoint in India Bangladesh relations, with New Delhi moving quickly to

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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

Pakistan’s New Law Enforcement Investigation Centre Takes Cues From China

Friday, August 7, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan is preparing to launch its first Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad, a facility inspired by China’s policing model and designed to bring detention, investigation and summary trial functions under a

Pakistan-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

Friday, August 7, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-US cultural cooperation took a fresh step forward this week after the United States Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A Baker, proposed developing a joint calendar of cultural activities between the two

Sri Lanka Floods and Mudslides Kill Seven, Prompting Nationwide School Shutdowns

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Current Affairs

The recent Sri Lanka floods and mudslides have killed at least seven people and forced authorities to shut down schools across the country’s central highlands. Torrential rains battered the mountainous tea-growing region

ADB $450 Million Package to Support Cambodia and Sri Lanka

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Current Affairs

The Asian Development Bank has announced a new ADB $450 million package aimed at protecting vulnerable households and strengthening two economies as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up costs and

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

Pakistan services exports posted one of their strongest performances in

Pakistan’s New Law Enforcement Investigation Centre Takes Cues From China

Pakistan is preparing to launch its first Law Enforcement Investigation

Pakistan-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

Pakistan-US cultural cooperation took a fresh step forward this week

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s New Law Enforcement Investigation Centre Takes Cues From China

Friday, August 7, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan is preparing to launch its first Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad, a facility inspired by China’s policing model and designed to bring detention, investigation and summary trial functions under a

Pakistan-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

Friday, August 7, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-US cultural cooperation took a fresh step forward this week after the United States Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A Baker, proposed developing a joint calendar of cultural activities between the two

Sri Lanka Floods and Mudslides Kill Seven, Prompting Nationwide School Shutdowns

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Current Affairs

The recent Sri Lanka floods and mudslides have killed at least seven people and forced authorities to shut down schools across the country’s central highlands. Torrential rains battered the mountainous tea-growing region

ADB $450 Million Package to Support Cambodia and Sri Lanka

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Current Affairs

The Asian Development Bank has announced a new ADB $450 million package aimed at protecting vulnerable households and strengthening two economies as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up costs and

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Business

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

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Trade Relations Strengthen Following High-Level Kabul Visit

Monday, July 27, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Afghanistan Uzbekistan trade relations have taken a notable step forward after Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jamshid Khodjaev, led a high-level delegation to Kabul for a series of meetings aimed at deepening economic

India Budget Inflation Buffers Seen as Sufficient, Says Finance Minister Sitharaman

Monday, July 27, 2026

Business

India’s budget inflation buffers are strong enough to absorb pressures arising from global conflict, rising oil prices and an uneven monsoon, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday, adding that the government

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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-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia Relations Set to Deepen After High-Level Meeting in Dhaka

Al-Aqsa Mosque Incursions Draw Sharp Condemnation from Pakistan

Pakistan-Japan Partnership: PM Reaffirms Commitment to Deeper Ties with JICA

Meta Apologises to India for Restricting PM Modi’s Post

India Says It Has No Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Address

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

Pakistan’s New Law Enforcement Investigation Centre Takes Cues From China

Pakistan-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

Sri Lanka Floods and Mudslides Kill Seven, Prompting Nationwide School Shutdowns

ADB $450 Million Package to Support Cambodia and Sri Lanka

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

Pakistan’s New Law Enforcement Investigation Centre Takes Cues From China

Pakistan-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

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Pakistan’s New Law Enforcement Investigation Centre Takes Cues From China

Pakistan-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

Sri Lanka Floods and Mudslides Kill Seven, Prompting Nationwide School Shutdowns

ADB $450 Million Package to Support Cambodia and Sri Lanka

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

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

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Trade Relations Strengthen Following High-Level Kabul Visit

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