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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Asim Munir’s Turkiye Visit Puts Spotlight on Pakistan-Turkiye Defense Cooperation

Asim Munir’s Turkiye visit began on Monday, as Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Turkiye for a two-day official trip to hold talks with the country’s political

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Pakistan Netflix Talks Signal Push for Local Content Exports

Pakistan Netflix talks are now underway, with the government confirming it is negotiating with Netflix and other global streaming companies to expand opportunities for local productions, even as it separately develops a

retail inflation June 2026: Retail Inflation in South Asia Rises to 4.38% in June 2026

retail inflation June 2026: Retail inflation in South Asia reaches 4.38% in June 2026, driven by rising food prices, impacting consumer behavior and econom

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Sheikh Hasina Prison Return Confirmed by Bangladesh Official

A Sheikh Hasina prison return to Bangladesh now looks all but certain, according to a senior government official, days after the ousted prime minister told Reuters she intends to travel back from exile in India and surrender to a court.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Bangladesh IMF Phased Reforms Win Fund’s Backing in New Loan Talks

Bangladesh IMF phased reforms have received the International Monetary Fund’s endorsement, as Dhaka pushes for a gradual, sequenced approach to economic policy changes under

India Tightens Clean Energy Grid Connection Rules for Idle Projects

India has told renewable energy developers to either surrender their clean energy grid connection or furnish higher bank guarantees if their projects are not

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GFS Galaxy Vessel Attack Leaves One Indian National Missing

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Current Affairs

The GFS Galaxy vessel attack off the coast of Oman has prompted a strong condemnation from India, after 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board the merchant ship were rescued while

Pakistan – Select Technologies IPO Raises $11.5 Million in Strong Market Debut

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Business

The Select Technologies IPO has raised Rs3.2 billion, or roughly $11.5 million, in the first Initial Public Offering of fiscal year 2026-27, attracting strong interest from a broad range of investors, the

Asim Munir’s Turkiye Visit Puts Spotlight on Pakistan-Turkiye Defense Cooperation

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Current Affairs

Asim Munir’s Turkiye visit began on Monday, as Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Turkiye for a two-day official trip to hold talks with the country’s political

Pakistan Netflix Talks Signal Push for Local Content Exports

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Business

Pakistan Netflix talks are now underway, with the government confirming it is negotiating with Netflix and other global streaming companies to expand opportunities for local productions, even as it separately develops a

retail inflation June 2026: Retail Inflation in South Asia Rises to 4.38% in June 2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Current Affairs

retail inflation June 2026: Retail inflation in South Asia reaches 4.38% in June 2026, driven by rising food prices, impacting consumer behavior and econom

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GFS Galaxy Vessel Attack Leaves One Indian National Missing

The GFS Galaxy vessel attack off the coast of Oman

Pakistan – Select Technologies IPO Raises $11.5 Million in Strong Market Debut

The Select Technologies IPO has raised Rs3.2 billion, or roughly

Asim Munir’s Turkiye Visit Puts Spotlight on Pakistan-Turkiye Defense Cooperation

Asim Munir’s Turkiye visit began on Monday, as Pakistan’s Chief

Current Affairs

GFS Galaxy Vessel Attack Leaves One Indian National Missing

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Current Affairs

The GFS Galaxy vessel attack off the coast of Oman has prompted a strong condemnation from India, after 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board the merchant ship were rescued while

Asim Munir’s Turkiye Visit Puts Spotlight on Pakistan-Turkiye Defense Cooperation

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Current Affairs

Asim Munir’s Turkiye visit began on Monday, as Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Turkiye for a two-day official trip to hold talks with the country’s political

retail inflation June 2026: Retail Inflation in South Asia Rises to 4.38% in June 2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Current Affairs

retail inflation June 2026: Retail inflation in South Asia reaches 4.38% in June 2026, driven by rising food prices, impacting consumer behavior and econom

Sheikh Hasina Prison Return Confirmed by Bangladesh Official

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Current Affairs

A Sheikh Hasina prison return to Bangladesh now looks all but certain, according to a senior government official, days after the ousted prime minister told Reuters she intends to travel back from

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Business

Pakistan – Select Technologies IPO Raises $11.5 Million in Strong Market Debut

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Business

The Select Technologies IPO has raised Rs3.2 billion, or roughly $11.5 million, in the first Initial Public Offering of fiscal year 2026-27, attracting strong interest from a broad range of investors, the

Pakistan Netflix Talks Signal Push for Local Content Exports

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Business

Pakistan Netflix talks are now underway, with the government confirming it is negotiating with Netflix and other global streaming companies to expand opportunities for local productions, even as it separately develops a

India – Aditya Birla Group Acquires Sprng Energy from Shell for ₹17,200 Crore

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Business

Aditya Birla Group acquisition: The Aditya Birla Group is set to acquire Sprng Energy from Shell for ₹17,200 crore, marking a significant move in India's r

Tata Consultancy Services AI plan includes up to 8,900 deployment engineers

Monday, July 13, 2026

Business

Tata Consultancy Services AI plan includes creating a team of up to 8,900 deployment engineers as India’s largest IT services company expands its artificial intelligence business and explores acquisitions in AI, data

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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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Asim Munir’s Turkiye Visit Puts Spotlight on Pakistan-Turkiye Defense Cooperation

Pakistan Netflix Talks Signal Push for Local Content Exports

retail inflation June 2026: Retail Inflation in South Asia Rises to 4.38% in June 2026

Sheikh Hasina Prison Return Confirmed by Bangladesh Official

Bangladesh IMF Phased Reforms Win Fund’s Backing in New Loan Talks

India Tightens Clean Energy Grid Connection Rules for Idle Projects

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GFS Galaxy Vessel Attack Leaves One Indian National Missing

Pakistan – Select Technologies IPO Raises $11.5 Million in Strong Market Debut

Asim Munir’s Turkiye Visit Puts Spotlight on Pakistan-Turkiye Defense Cooperation

Pakistan Netflix Talks Signal Push for Local Content Exports

retail inflation June 2026: Retail Inflation in South Asia Rises to 4.38% in June 2026

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GFS Galaxy Vessel Attack Leaves One Indian National Missing

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Sheikh Hasina Prison Return Confirmed by Bangladesh Official

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