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Friday, June 19, 2026

US Iran Deal Signed: Pakistan Brokers Islamabad MoU to End Hormuz Standoff

Islamabad, 18 June 2026 — The US Iran deal has been signed, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced in the early hours of Thursday, as both countries’ presidents electronically endorsed the “Islamabad Memorandum

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Friday, June 19, 2026

Pakistan – Sindh Budget 2026-27 Agriculture Allocation: Rs6.1 Billion for Farming and Livestock

Hyderabad, 18 June 2026 — The Sindh budget 2026-27 agriculture allocation has been set at Rs6.12 billion, representing approximately 1.66 percent of the province’s total Annual Development Programme for the fiscal year,

India Thermal Coal Imports Hit 4-Year Low

India Thermal Coal Imports Hit Four-Year Low as Renewable Energy Surges

New Delhi, 18 June 2026 — India thermal coal imports have fallen to their lowest level in four years, as a combination of higher domestic coal output and rapidly expanding renewable energy generation curbs the country’s appetite for foreign supplies,

Friday, June 19, 2026

India Telegram Ban: How Two Weeks of Dispute Led to an Unprecedented Block

India Telegram Ban: How Two Weeks of Dispute Led to an Unprecedented Block New Delhi, 18 June 2026 — The India Telegram ban imposed on 16 June 2026 was not a sudden decision. It was the end result of two

Friday, June 19, 2026

India Unlawfully Expelling Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh Without Due Process, Human Rights Watch Says

Dhaka, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Human Rights Watch has accused Indian authorities of forcibly expelling Bengali Muslim residents from West Bengal into Bangladesh without

Pakistan – Punjab Budget 2026-27: Rs5.9 Trillion Outlay Targets Rs910bn Surplus Amid Sharp ADP Cut

Punjab budget 2026-27 — The Punjab government has unveiled a Rs5.903 trillion budget for the 2026-27 financial year, projecting a cash surplus of Rs910

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US Iran Deal Signed: Pakistan Brokers Islamabad MoU to End Hormuz Standoff

Friday, June 19, 2026

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Islamabad, 18 June 2026 — The US Iran deal has been signed, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced in the early hours of Thursday, as both countries’ presidents electronically endorsed the “Islamabad Memorandum

Pakistan – Sindh Budget 2026-27 Agriculture Allocation: Rs6.1 Billion for Farming and Livestock

Friday, June 19, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Hyderabad, 18 June 2026 — The Sindh budget 2026-27 agriculture allocation has been set at Rs6.12 billion, representing approximately 1.66 percent of the province’s total Annual Development Programme for the fiscal year,

India Thermal Coal Imports Hit Four-Year Low as Renewable Energy Surges

Friday, June 19, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

New Delhi, 18 June 2026 — India thermal coal imports have fallen to their lowest level in four years, as a combination of higher domestic coal output and rapidly expanding renewable energy

India Telegram Ban: How Two Weeks of Dispute Led to an Unprecedented Block

Friday, June 19, 2026

Current Affairs

India Telegram Ban: How Two Weeks of Dispute Led to an Unprecedented Block New Delhi, 18 June 2026 — The India Telegram ban imposed on 16 June 2026 was not a sudden

India Unlawfully Expelling Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh Without Due Process, Human Rights Watch Says

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Dhaka, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Human Rights Watch has accused Indian authorities of forcibly expelling Bengali Muslim residents from West Bengal into Bangladesh without basic due process, leaving dozens of families stranded

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Pakistan – Sindh Budget 2026-27 Agriculture Allocation: Rs6.1 Billion for Farming and Livestock

Friday, June 19, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Hyderabad, 18 June 2026 — The Sindh budget 2026-27 agriculture allocation has been set at Rs6.12 billion, representing approximately 1.66 percent of the province’s total Annual Development Programme for the fiscal year,

India Thermal Coal Imports Hit Four-Year Low as Renewable Energy Surges

Friday, June 19, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

New Delhi, 18 June 2026 — India thermal coal imports have fallen to their lowest level in four years, as a combination of higher domestic coal output and rapidly expanding renewable energy

India Telegram Ban: How Two Weeks of Dispute Led to an Unprecedented Block

Friday, June 19, 2026

Current Affairs

India Telegram Ban: How Two Weeks of Dispute Led to an Unprecedented Block New Delhi, 18 June 2026 — The India Telegram ban imposed on 16 June 2026 was not a sudden

India Unlawfully Expelling Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh Without Due Process, Human Rights Watch Says

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Dhaka, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Human Rights Watch has accused Indian authorities of forcibly expelling Bengali Muslim residents from West Bengal into Bangladesh without basic due process, leaving dozens of families stranded

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Pakistan – Sindh Budget 2026-27 Agriculture Allocation: Rs6.1 Billion for Farming and Livestock

Friday, June 19, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Hyderabad, 18 June 2026 — The Sindh budget 2026-27 agriculture allocation has been set at Rs6.12 billion, representing approximately 1.66 percent of the province’s total Annual Development Programme for the fiscal year,

India Thermal Coal Imports Hit Four-Year Low as Renewable Energy Surges

Friday, June 19, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

New Delhi, 18 June 2026 — India thermal coal imports have fallen to their lowest level in four years, as a combination of higher domestic coal output and rapidly expanding renewable energy

India Fertiliser Ships Stuck at Strait of Hormuz as Government Claims Kharif Stocks Above Buffer

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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Sixteen India-bound fertiliser ships remain stuck near the Strait of Hormuz, the government confirmed on Monday, as part of a broader group of 41 priority vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf region

India Trade Deficit May 2026 Narrows to $28.21bn as Oil Import Bill Surges 54 Percent

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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India’s trade deficit in May 2026 narrowed marginally to $28.21 billion, slightly below economists’ forecast of $28.72 billion and down from $28.38 billion in April, as merchandise exports grew 18 percent year-on-year

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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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US Iran Deal Signed: Pakistan Brokers Islamabad MoU to End Hormuz Standoff

Pakistan – Sindh Budget 2026-27 Agriculture Allocation: Rs6.1 Billion for Farming and Livestock

India Thermal Coal Imports Hit Four-Year Low as Renewable Energy Surges

India Telegram Ban: How Two Weeks of Dispute Led to an Unprecedented Block

India Unlawfully Expelling Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh Without Due Process, Human Rights Watch Says

Pakistan – Punjab Budget 2026-27: Rs5.9 Trillion Outlay Targets Rs910bn Surplus Amid Sharp ADP Cut

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US Iran Deal Signed: Pakistan Brokers Islamabad MoU to End Hormuz Standoff

Pakistan – Sindh Budget 2026-27 Agriculture Allocation: Rs6.1 Billion for Farming and Livestock

India Thermal Coal Imports Hit Four-Year Low as Renewable Energy Surges

India Telegram Ban: How Two Weeks of Dispute Led to an Unprecedented Block

India Unlawfully Expelling Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh Without Due Process, Human Rights Watch Says

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Pakistan – Sindh Budget 2026-27 Agriculture Allocation: Rs6.1 Billion for Farming and Livestock

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