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Pakistan Early Warning Systems to Strengthen Preparedness Against Glacial Floods

Pakistan Early Warning Systems: Pakistan is rolling out 286 early warning systems across its northern Gilgit-Baltistan region and the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province under a $37 million initiative, according to state media

Monday, August 17, 2026

Erdogan Says Egypt Could Join Makkah Defense Pact With Turkiye

The Makkah defense pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could soon expand to include Egypt, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview with Al Jazeera. Erdogan described Cairo’s possible

Pakistan and 6 other Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s Rejection of Gaza Peace Plan Roadmap

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and six other Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the Gaza peace plan roadmap on Sunday, with Pakistan’s foreign ministry describing the move as a direct threat to prospects for lasting peace in the enclave. The roadmap,

Monday, August 17, 2026

Humanitarian Aid Trucks Reach Afghanistan From Pakistan Despite Border Closure

More than 700 humanitarian aid trucks have arrived in Afghanistan via Pakistan, the United Nations said Sunday, despite a near-total closure of the land border between the two countries that has been in place since clashes broke out in October.

Monday, August 17, 2026

Pakistan Transporters Strike Talks Resume as Standoff Enters Ninth Day

The Pakistan transporters strike entered its ninth day on Sunday as goods carriers met a senior government delegation in Karachi, seeking a resolution to

India Sets LPG Production Targets to Secure Cooking Gas Supplies

India has introduced maximum daily LPG production targets for its state-run and private refineries, a move aimed at safeguarding domestic supplies of cooking gas

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Pakistan Early Warning Systems to Strengthen Preparedness Against Glacial Floods

Monday, August 17, 2026

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Pakistan Early Warning Systems: Pakistan is rolling out 286 early warning systems across its northern Gilgit-Baltistan region and the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province under a $37 million initiative, according to state media

Erdogan Says Egypt Could Join Makkah Defense Pact With Turkiye

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

The Makkah defense pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could soon expand to include Egypt, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview with Al Jazeera. Erdogan described Cairo’s possible

Pakistan and 6 other Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s Rejection of Gaza Peace Plan Roadmap

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and six other Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the Gaza peace plan roadmap on Sunday, with Pakistan’s foreign ministry describing the move as a direct threat to prospects

Humanitarian Aid Trucks Reach Afghanistan From Pakistan Despite Border Closure

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

More than 700 humanitarian aid trucks have arrived in Afghanistan via Pakistan, the United Nations said Sunday, despite a near-total closure of the land border between the two countries that has been

Pakistan Transporters Strike Talks Resume as Standoff Enters Ninth Day

Monday, August 17, 2026

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The Pakistan transporters strike entered its ninth day on Sunday as goods carriers met a senior government delegation in Karachi, seeking a resolution to a dispute that has disrupted the movement of

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Pakistan Early Warning Systems to Strengthen Preparedness Against Glacial Floods

Pakistan Early Warning Systems: Pakistan is rolling out 286 early

Erdogan Says Egypt Could Join Makkah Defense Pact With Turkiye

The Makkah defense pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Pakistan and 6 other Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s Rejection of Gaza Peace Plan Roadmap

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and six other Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel’s

Current Affairs

Pakistan Early Warning Systems to Strengthen Preparedness Against Glacial Floods

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Early Warning Systems: Pakistan is rolling out 286 early warning systems across its northern Gilgit-Baltistan region and the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province under a $37 million initiative, according to state media

Erdogan Says Egypt Could Join Makkah Defense Pact With Turkiye

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

The Makkah defense pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could soon expand to include Egypt, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview with Al Jazeera. Erdogan described Cairo’s possible

Pakistan and 6 other Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s Rejection of Gaza Peace Plan Roadmap

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and six other Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the Gaza peace plan roadmap on Sunday, with Pakistan’s foreign ministry describing the move as a direct threat to prospects

Humanitarian Aid Trucks Reach Afghanistan From Pakistan Despite Border Closure

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

More than 700 humanitarian aid trucks have arrived in Afghanistan via Pakistan, the United Nations said Sunday, despite a near-total closure of the land border between the two countries that has been

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India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The India energy drink label deadline is staying put, and that decision has left some of the world’s biggest beverage makers scrambling. India’s food safety regulator has rejected requests from PepsiCo, Red

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

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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 Early Warning Systems to Strengthen Preparedness Against Glacial Floods

Erdogan Says Egypt Could Join Makkah Defense Pact With Turkiye

Pakistan and 6 other Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s Rejection of Gaza Peace Plan Roadmap

Humanitarian Aid Trucks Reach Afghanistan From Pakistan Despite Border Closure

Pakistan Transporters Strike Talks Resume as Standoff Enters Ninth Day

India Sets LPG Production Targets to Secure Cooking Gas Supplies

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Pakistan Early Warning Systems to Strengthen Preparedness Against Glacial Floods

Erdogan Says Egypt Could Join Makkah Defense Pact With Turkiye

Pakistan and 6 other Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s Rejection of Gaza Peace Plan Roadmap

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Pakistan Transporters Strike Talks Resume as Standoff Enters Ninth Day

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