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Sunday, November 8, 2026

Afghan Women Returnees Turn to Begging Amid Economic Hardship in Nimroz

Afghan women returnees in Nimroz province are increasingly turning to begging to support their families, as poverty, unemployment and a lack of financial assistance leave many struggling to meet even their most

Sunday, November 8, 2026

BGB Deployment in Bangladesh: 33 Platoons Sent to Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj Amid Worker Unrest

BGB deployment in Bangladesh has been intensified as 33 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been stationed across major industrial areas in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj amid ongoing workers’ unrest.

Karachi Encounter Killings Rise Sharply as 197 Suspects Die in Police Encounters

Karachi encounter killings have increased sharply in 2026, with police reportedly killing 197 suspected criminals in encounters during the first ten months of the year, an 80 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The rising number

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Pakistan-Sudan Cybercrime Cooperation: Both Countries Agree to Sign MoU

Pakistan-Sudan cybercrime cooperation is set to expand following an agreement between Islamabad and Khartoum to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening efforts to combat cybercrime. The decision was announced on Saturday, November 7, following high-level talks between

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Saudi $3 Billion Rollover Gives Pakistan Breathing Room as US Facility Prospects Fade

The Saudi $3 billion rollover confirmed on Wednesday gives Pakistan added financial stability at a time when hopes of securing a proposed $10 billion

Toufiq Sheikhs Absentee Funeral Prayer Disrupted by Sound Grenades in Gazipur

Toufiq Sheikh’s absentee funeral prayer, organised in memory of a garment worker who died after being attacked during wage protests, was disrupted on Wednesday

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SCO Afghanistan Security Talks Focus on ISIS-K and Regional Stability

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Affairs

SCO Afghanistan security discussions took centre stage at the first Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Expert Dialogue on Security Issues in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where regional officials and international representatives examined terrorism, technological

Afghan Media Challenges Deepen as News Outlets Face Financial and Professional Pressures

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghan media challenges are intensifying as news organisations across the country struggle with financial difficulties, shortages of experienced journalists and inadequate technical resources. These pressures are affecting the ability of media outlets

Afghan Women Returnees Turn to Begging Amid Economic Hardship in Nimroz

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghan women returnees in Nimroz province are increasingly turning to begging to support their families, as poverty, unemployment and a lack of financial assistance leave many struggling to meet even their most

Duchess of Edinburgh Bangladesh Visit to Highlight Rohingya Support and Women’s Empowerment

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Affairs

The Duchess of Edinburgh Bangladesh visit is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 9, with Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, set to undertake a three-day tour focused on strengthening relations between the

BGB Deployment in Bangladesh: 33 Platoons Sent to Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj Amid Worker Unrest

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Affairs

BGB deployment in Bangladesh has been intensified as 33 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been stationed across major industrial areas in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj amid ongoing workers’ unrest.

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SCO Afghanistan Security Talks Focus on ISIS-K and Regional Stability

SCO Afghanistan security discussions took centre stage at the first

Afghan Media Challenges Deepen as News Outlets Face Financial and Professional Pressures

Afghan media challenges are intensifying as news organisations across the

Afghan Women Returnees Turn to Begging Amid Economic Hardship in Nimroz

Afghan women returnees in Nimroz province are increasingly turning to

Current Affairs

SCO Afghanistan Security Talks Focus on ISIS-K and Regional Stability

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Affairs

SCO Afghanistan security discussions took centre stage at the first Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Expert Dialogue on Security Issues in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where regional officials and international representatives examined terrorism, technological

Afghan Media Challenges Deepen as News Outlets Face Financial and Professional Pressures

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghan media challenges are intensifying as news organisations across the country struggle with financial difficulties, shortages of experienced journalists and inadequate technical resources. These pressures are affecting the ability of media outlets

Afghan Women Returnees Turn to Begging Amid Economic Hardship in Nimroz

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghan women returnees in Nimroz province are increasingly turning to begging to support their families, as poverty, unemployment and a lack of financial assistance leave many struggling to meet even their most

Duchess of Edinburgh Bangladesh Visit to Highlight Rohingya Support and Women’s Empowerment

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Affairs

The Duchess of Edinburgh Bangladesh visit is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 9, with Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, set to undertake a three-day tour focused on strengthening relations between the

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Business

India Gold Demand Rises as Price Dip Draws Buyers Ahead of Diwali

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India gold demand picked up on Friday, November 6, as a sharp decline in prices coincided with Dhanteras, one of the country’s most important gold-buying occasions. The price correction encouraged consumers who

Indian Stocks Defy the Global Rout on Foreign Inflows and Limited AI Exposure

Friday, November 6, 2026

Business

Indian stocks defy the global rout on Friday, with benchmark indices edging higher while markets across Asia fell sharply in the wake of a steep selloff in US technology shares. According to

Jio Platforms IPO Draws Surge of Bids as Bidding Closes on Final Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

The Jio Platforms IPO closed its bidding window on Friday, October 23, with subscriptions surging on the final day as investors backed the $3.2 billion offering from billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s telecom and

Bharat Petroleum Profit Falls 21.5% in September Quarter as Marketing Margins Come Under Pressure

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

Bharat Petroleum profit declined 21.5 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026-27 (Q2 FY27), as the state-run refiner and fuel retailer absorbed the cost of volatile crude oil prices. Bharat

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From Delhi to London: India’s ‘Vote Theft’ Row Tests Democratic Credibility

India’s disputed voter-roll revisions have become an international political controversy. On October 16-17, 2026, protesters gathered in London to challenge Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, bringing allegations of wrongful voter exclusion into a wider debate

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Afghan Women Returnees Turn to Begging Amid Economic Hardship in Nimroz

BGB Deployment in Bangladesh: 33 Platoons Sent to Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj Amid Worker Unrest

Karachi Encounter Killings Rise Sharply as 197 Suspects Die in Police Encounters

Pakistan-Sudan Cybercrime Cooperation: Both Countries Agree to Sign MoU

Saudi $3 Billion Rollover Gives Pakistan Breathing Room as US Facility Prospects Fade

Toufiq Sheikhs Absentee Funeral Prayer Disrupted by Sound Grenades in Gazipur

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SCO Afghanistan Security Talks Focus on ISIS-K and Regional Stability

Afghan Media Challenges Deepen as News Outlets Face Financial and Professional Pressures

Afghan Women Returnees Turn to Begging Amid Economic Hardship in Nimroz

Duchess of Edinburgh Bangladesh Visit to Highlight Rohingya Support and Women’s Empowerment

BGB Deployment in Bangladesh: 33 Platoons Sent to Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj Amid Worker Unrest

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SCO Afghanistan Security Talks Focus on ISIS-K and Regional Stability

Afghan Media Challenges Deepen as News Outlets Face Financial and Professional Pressures

Afghan Women Returnees Turn to Begging Amid Economic Hardship in Nimroz

Duchess of Edinburgh Bangladesh Visit to Highlight Rohingya Support and Women’s Empowerment

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India Gold Demand Rises as Price Dip Draws Buyers Ahead of Diwali

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