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Monday, June 29, 2026

US Iran Talks to Resume After Fresh Strikes Raise Gulf Tensions

US Iran talks are set to resume despite fresh American strikes on Iranian targets after a tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that both sides are still keeping a

Monday, June 29, 2026

Reko Diq Bridge Loan to Fund Pakistan’s ML-3 Railway Upgrade

Reko Diq bridge loan financing worth $390 million is set to support Pakistan Railways’ long-delayed Main Line-3 upgrade, a project designed to connect the country’s mining ambitions in Balochistan with export routes,

Pakistan Forces Kill 29 Militants in Border Operation After Deadly Attacks

Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in a border operation following a series of recent attacks, including a deadly assault on a paramilitary facility in Karachi, according to reports citing Pakistani officials. The operation, carried out along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, comes

Monday, June 29, 2026

Sheikh Hasina Return: Bangladesh’s Fugitive Ex-PM Says She Will Go Back to Dhaka This Year

Sheikh Hasina return claims have reopened one of Bangladesh’s most sensitive political questions, after the country’s fugitive former prime minister said she intends to go back to Dhaka this year despite facing a death sentence over the deadly crackdown that

Monday, June 29, 2026

US-Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Urges Restraint as Fresh Attacks Test Fragile Deal

US-Iran ceasefire efforts came under renewed strain this week as Pakistan urged Washington and Tehran to abide by their agreement after both sides exchanged

Pakistan – Geo News Suspension Ordered by PEMRA Over Muharram Broadcast

Geo News suspension has been ordered by Pakistan’s electronic media regulator for 15 days after the channel aired content during a Muharram transmission that

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US Iran Talks to Resume After Fresh Strikes Raise Gulf Tensions

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

US Iran talks are set to resume despite fresh American strikes on Iranian targets after a tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that both sides are still keeping a

Reko Diq Bridge Loan to Fund Pakistan’s ML-3 Railway Upgrade

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Reko Diq bridge loan financing worth $390 million is set to support Pakistan Railways’ long-delayed Main Line-3 upgrade, a project designed to connect the country’s mining ambitions in Balochistan with export routes,

Pakistan Forces Kill 29 Militants in Border Operation After Deadly Attacks

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in a border operation following a series of recent attacks, including a deadly assault on a paramilitary facility in Karachi, according to reports citing Pakistani officials. The

Sheikh Hasina Return: Bangladesh’s Fugitive Ex-PM Says She Will Go Back to Dhaka This Year

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Sheikh Hasina return claims have reopened one of Bangladesh’s most sensitive political questions, after the country’s fugitive former prime minister said she intends to go back to Dhaka this year despite facing

US-Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Urges Restraint as Fresh Attacks Test Fragile Deal

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

US-Iran ceasefire efforts came under renewed strain this week as Pakistan urged Washington and Tehran to abide by their agreement after both sides exchanged fresh attacks in the Middle East, raising concerns

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US Iran Talks to Resume After Fresh Strikes Raise Gulf Tensions

US Iran talks are set to resume despite fresh American

Reko Diq Bridge Loan to Fund Pakistan’s ML-3 Railway Upgrade

Reko Diq bridge loan financing worth $390 million is set

Pakistan Forces Kill 29 Militants in Border Operation After Deadly Attacks

Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in a border operation following

Current Affairs

US Iran Talks to Resume After Fresh Strikes Raise Gulf Tensions

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

US Iran talks are set to resume despite fresh American strikes on Iranian targets after a tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that both sides are still keeping a

Reko Diq Bridge Loan to Fund Pakistan’s ML-3 Railway Upgrade

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Reko Diq bridge loan financing worth $390 million is set to support Pakistan Railways’ long-delayed Main Line-3 upgrade, a project designed to connect the country’s mining ambitions in Balochistan with export routes,

Pakistan Forces Kill 29 Militants in Border Operation After Deadly Attacks

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in a border operation following a series of recent attacks, including a deadly assault on a paramilitary facility in Karachi, according to reports citing Pakistani officials. The

Sheikh Hasina Return: Bangladesh’s Fugitive Ex-PM Says She Will Go Back to Dhaka This Year

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Sheikh Hasina return claims have reopened one of Bangladesh’s most sensitive political questions, after the country’s fugitive former prime minister said she intends to go back to Dhaka this year despite facing

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Pakistan Iran Oil and Gas Imports Under Consideration

Pakistan Considers Buying Cheap Oil and Gas From Iran

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan Iran oil and gas imports are under consideration as Islamabad explores cheaper energy supplies from Tehran, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said. The minister’s remarks come at a time when

Tata Electronics Cyber Breach Raises Concerns Over Apple, Tesla Files

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Tata Electronics cyber breach claims have raised fresh concerns over data security in India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing sector after a ransomware group allegedly posted files linked to Apple and Tesla on the

India Home-Based Workers Demand Equal Rights as ILO Convention Turns 30

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India home-based workers are renewing calls for equal labour rights, fair wages and social protection as the International Labour Organization’s Home Work Convention marks 30 years since its adoption. ILO Convention 177,

3 India Oil Tankers Clear Strait Of Hormuz

India Oil Tankers Clear Strait of Hormuz, Minister Says

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India oil tankers carrying more than 860,000 metric tonnes of oil have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now heading towards Indian ports, according to Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways

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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 Talks to Resume After Fresh Strikes Raise Gulf Tensions

Reko Diq Bridge Loan to Fund Pakistan’s ML-3 Railway Upgrade

Pakistan Forces Kill 29 Militants in Border Operation After Deadly Attacks

Sheikh Hasina Return: Bangladesh’s Fugitive Ex-PM Says She Will Go Back to Dhaka This Year

US-Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Urges Restraint as Fresh Attacks Test Fragile Deal

Pakistan – Geo News Suspension Ordered by PEMRA Over Muharram Broadcast

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US Iran Talks to Resume After Fresh Strikes Raise Gulf Tensions

Reko Diq Bridge Loan to Fund Pakistan’s ML-3 Railway Upgrade

Pakistan Forces Kill 29 Militants in Border Operation After Deadly Attacks

Sheikh Hasina Return: Bangladesh’s Fugitive Ex-PM Says She Will Go Back to Dhaka This Year

US-Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Urges Restraint as Fresh Attacks Test Fragile Deal

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US Iran Talks to Resume After Fresh Strikes Raise Gulf Tensions

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US Iran Talks to Resume After Fresh Strikes Raise Gulf Tensions

Reko Diq Bridge Loan to Fund Pakistan’s ML-3 Railway Upgrade

Pakistan Forces Kill 29 Militants in Border Operation After Deadly Attacks

Sheikh Hasina Return: Bangladesh’s Fugitive Ex-PM Says She Will Go Back to Dhaka This Year

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Pakistan Considers Buying Cheap Oil and Gas From Iran

Tata Electronics Cyber Breach Raises Concerns Over Apple, Tesla Files

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