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Pakistan Health Sector Audit Flags Rs3.41bn in Irregularities

Pakistan Health Sector Audit Raises Governance Concerns Pakistan health sector audit findings have raised fresh concerns over financial controls in public healthcare after an audit report identified Rs3.41 billion worth of irregularities

Friday, June 26, 2026

Pakistan-Iran Transport Links to Expand After Ceasefire Diplomacy

Pakistan-Iran Transport Links Move Back Into Focus Pakistan-Iran transport links are set to be strengthened after the two neighbours agreed to improve road and rail connectivity and revive a bilateral transport mechanism

China-Bangladesh Water Cooperation Deepens Amid Dam Concerns

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India Refinery Project: PM Modi to Open Rajasthan’s Pachpadra Refinery on July 4

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Pakistan Health Sector Audit Flags Rs3.41bn in Irregularities

Friday, June 26, 2026

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Pakistan Health Sector Audit Raises Governance Concerns Pakistan health sector audit findings have raised fresh concerns over financial controls in public healthcare after an audit report identified Rs3.41 billion worth of irregularities

Pakistan-Iran Transport Links to Expand After Ceasefire Diplomacy

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-Iran Transport Links Move Back Into Focus Pakistan-Iran transport links are set to be strengthened after the two neighbours agreed to improve road and rail connectivity and revive a bilateral transport mechanism

China-Bangladesh Water Cooperation Deepens Amid Dam Concerns

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

China-Bangladesh Water Cooperation Covers River Planning and Flood Control China-Bangladesh water cooperation is set to deepen after Beijing offered stronger policy communication and technical support to Dhaka on river management, flood control

India Refinery Project: PM Modi to Open Rajasthan’s Pachpadra Refinery on July 4

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

India Refinery Project Back on Track After Fire Delay Pachpadra Refinery Seen as Major Boost for Rajasthan’s Industrial Growth India refinery project at Pachpadra in Rajasthan is set to be inaugurated by

India-US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line as Tariff Edge Becomes Final Hurdle

Friday, June 26, 2026

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India-US Trade Deal Talks Enter Decisive Phase India-US trade deal talks are close to conclusion, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, as New Delhi and Washington try to settle the

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Pakistan Health Sector Audit Flags Rs3.41bn in Irregularities

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Pakistan-Iran Transport Links to Expand After Ceasefire Diplomacy

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China-Bangladesh Water Cooperation Deepens Amid Dam Concerns

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Pakistan Health Sector Audit Flags Rs3.41bn in Irregularities

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Health Sector Audit Raises Governance Concerns Pakistan health sector audit findings have raised fresh concerns over financial controls in public healthcare after an audit report identified Rs3.41 billion worth of irregularities

Pakistan-Iran Transport Links to Expand After Ceasefire Diplomacy

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-Iran Transport Links Move Back Into Focus Pakistan-Iran transport links are set to be strengthened after the two neighbours agreed to improve road and rail connectivity and revive a bilateral transport mechanism

China-Bangladesh Water Cooperation Deepens Amid Dam Concerns

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

China-Bangladesh Water Cooperation Covers River Planning and Flood Control China-Bangladesh water cooperation is set to deepen after Beijing offered stronger policy communication and technical support to Dhaka on river management, flood control

India Refinery Project: PM Modi to Open Rajasthan’s Pachpadra Refinery on July 4

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

India Refinery Project Back on Track After Fire Delay Pachpadra Refinery Seen as Major Boost for Rajasthan’s Industrial Growth India refinery project at Pachpadra in Rajasthan is set to be inaugurated by

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Tata Electronics Cyber Breach Raises Concerns Over Apple, Tesla Files

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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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

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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,

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Sunday, June 21, 2026

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

Friday, June 19, 2026

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Pakistan Health Sector Audit Flags Rs3.41bn in Irregularities

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