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Saudi Arabia, Turkish, and Egyptian FMs in Islamabad for Iran Mediation

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Arrive in Islamabad for Iran Mediation Talks

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are set to visit Islamabad on March 29 and 30, 2026, following an invitation from Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq

Nepal's Former PM Oli Arrested Over Protest Crackdown

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Former Nepalese PM Oli Arrested Amidst Political Turmoil

Nepal: Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on March 28, 2026, over his alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on protests in September 2025. The protests, initially triggered by a

5 India-bound LPG Ships Halted Near Hormuz

Iran Restricts Passage of India-bound LPG Ships Near Hormuz

Five liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers, all flagged under India and all India-bound LPG Ships, remain anchored north of Dubai-Ras Al Khaimah, just southwest of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This development comes as Iran intensifies its control over ship

Saturday, March 28, 2026

IMF Approves $1.2bn for Pakistan's Economic Reforms

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement to Support Pakistan’s Economic Reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a staff-level agreement with Pakistan, unlocking a $1.2 billion disbursement aimed at supporting the country’s economic reform agenda. This agreement, announced on March 28, 2026, is contingent upon approval by the IMF Executive

Saturday, March 28, 2026

India's Major Defence Procurement: S-400 & Aircraft

India Approves Strategic Defence Procurement of S-400 Missiles and Aircraft

India has sanctioned a significant defence procurement package, clearing the acquisition of S-400 missile systems and 60 medium transport aircraft at a cost of

Torkham Crossing Shut After Firing Incident

Torkham Crossing Shuts Down Following Pak- Afghan Cross-Border Firing Incident

The Torkham crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan was closed again on March 27, 2026, following a cross-border firing incident that resulted in injuries to

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Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Arrive in Islamabad for Iran Mediation Talks

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are set to visit Islamabad on March 29 and 30, 2026, following an invitation from Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq

Former Nepalese PM Oli Arrested Amidst Political Turmoil

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal: Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on March 28, 2026, over his alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on protests in September 2025. The protests, initially triggered by a

Iran Restricts Passage of India-bound LPG Ships Near Hormuz

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Five liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers, all flagged under India and all India-bound LPG Ships, remain anchored north of Dubai-Ras Al Khaimah, just southwest of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This development

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement to Support Pakistan’s Economic Reforms

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Current Affairs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a staff-level agreement with Pakistan, unlocking a $1.2 billion disbursement aimed at supporting the country’s economic reform agenda. This agreement, announced on March 28, 2026,

India Approves Strategic Defence Procurement of S-400 Missiles and Aircraft

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Current Affairs

India has sanctioned a significant defence procurement package, clearing the acquisition of S-400 missile systems and 60 medium transport aircraft at a cost of ₹2.38 lakh crore. This decision, announced on March

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Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Arrive in Islamabad for Iran Mediation Talks

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are set

Former Nepalese PM Oli Arrested Amidst Political Turmoil

Nepal: Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on

Iran Restricts Passage of India-bound LPG Ships Near Hormuz

Five liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers, all flagged under India

Current Affairs

Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Arrive in Islamabad for Iran Mediation Talks

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are set to visit Islamabad on March 29 and 30, 2026, following an invitation from Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq

Former Nepalese PM Oli Arrested Amidst Political Turmoil

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal: Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on March 28, 2026, over his alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on protests in September 2025. The protests, initially triggered by a

Iran Restricts Passage of India-bound LPG Ships Near Hormuz

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Five liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers, all flagged under India and all India-bound LPG Ships, remain anchored north of Dubai-Ras Al Khaimah, just southwest of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This development

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement to Support Pakistan’s Economic Reforms

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Current Affairs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a staff-level agreement with Pakistan, unlocking a $1.2 billion disbursement aimed at supporting the country’s economic reform agenda. This agreement, announced on March 28, 2026,

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Business

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,

Nayara Energy India Increases Fuel Prices BY 5 INR| Global Tensions

Nayara Energy Raises Fuel Prices Amid Global Oil Volatility

Friday, March 27, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, announced a significant increase in petrol and diesel prices across the country on March 26. This decision comes as state-owned oil marketing companies maintain steady

Finance Bill 2026 India Approved by Lok Sabha

India’s Finance Bill 2026: Tax Reforms and Economic Growth

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Finance Bill 2026 India: On March 26, 2026, the Indian Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at spurring economic growth. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the

Bangladesh Partners with BYD for Electric Car Manufacturing

Bangladesh and China’s BYD Forge Partnership for Electric Vehicle Production

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Runner Automobiles PLC, a subsidiary of the Runner Group, has entered into a significant agreement with BYD Auto Industry Company to manufacture electric vehicles in Bangladesh. This announcement was made on March

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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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Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Arrive in Islamabad for Iran Mediation Talks

Iran Restricts Passage of India-bound LPG Ships Near Hormuz

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement to Support Pakistan’s Economic Reforms

India Approves Strategic Defence Procurement of S-400 Missiles and Aircraft

Torkham Crossing Shuts Down Following Pak- Afghan Cross-Border Firing Incident

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Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Arrive in Islamabad for Iran Mediation Talks

Iran Restricts Passage of India-bound LPG Ships Near Hormuz

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement to Support Pakistan’s Economic Reforms

India Approves Strategic Defence Procurement of S-400 Missiles and Aircraft

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West Asia Crisis Severely Impacts India’s Coffee Exports

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