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Saturday, August 15, 2026

Pakistan Norway Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Strengthened After Islamabad Talks

Pakistan Norway counter-terrorism cooperation has been given fresh momentum following talks in Islamabad between Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Pakistan’s interior ministry confirmed on Friday

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Indus Waters Treaty Dispute: Pakistan PM’s ‘Red Line’ Warning to India

The Indus Waters Treaty dispute between Pakistan and India has escalated further after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that any interference with Pakistan’s share of the Indus river system would not be

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact: How It Compares With Other Mutual Defence Agreements

The Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact has drawn fresh attention to the long history of military alliances built on the principle of collective defence. A week after Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed their joint defence agreement, Turkiye’s defence ministry disclosed further

Saturday, August 15, 2026

India Opens Nuclear Sector to Proven Foreign Technology Under Strict Regulatory Oversight

India opens nuclear sector to proven foreign technology as part of a sweeping legislative overhaul intended to end a decades-old state monopoly on atomic energy while keeping strategic control firmly with New Delhi. Under the new framework, foreign reactor designs

Saturday, August 15, 2026

India’s Mining Tax Curbs on States Passed to Prevent Market Fragmentation

India’s mining tax curbs on states have cleared parliament this week, with the federal government arguing that uniform national rules are essential to prevent

Air India A320 Hydraulic Failure Left Pilots Without Key Controls for Four Seconds, Airbus Analysis Shows

The Air India A320 hydraulic failure that struck flight AI2379 on August 4 has been confirmed by a preliminary analysis from Airbus, which found

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Pakistan Norway Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Strengthened After Islamabad Talks

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Norway counter-terrorism cooperation has been given fresh momentum following talks in Islamabad between Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Pakistan’s interior ministry confirmed on Friday

Indus Waters Treaty Dispute: Pakistan PM’s ‘Red Line’ Warning to India

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Current Affairs

The Indus Waters Treaty dispute between Pakistan and India has escalated further after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that any interference with Pakistan’s share of the Indus river system would not be

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact: How It Compares With Other Mutual Defence Agreements

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Current Affairs

The Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact has drawn fresh attention to the long history of military alliances built on the principle of collective defence. A week after Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed their

India Opens Nuclear Sector to Proven Foreign Technology Under Strict Regulatory Oversight

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Current Affairs

India opens nuclear sector to proven foreign technology as part of a sweeping legislative overhaul intended to end a decades-old state monopoly on atomic energy while keeping strategic control firmly with New

India’s Mining Tax Curbs on States Passed to Prevent Market Fragmentation

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Current Affairs

India’s mining tax curbs on states have cleared parliament this week, with the federal government arguing that uniform national rules are essential to prevent market fragmentation across the country’s mineral-rich regions. The

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Pakistan Norway Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Strengthened After Islamabad Talks

Pakistan Norway counter-terrorism cooperation has been given fresh momentum following

Indus Waters Treaty Dispute: Pakistan PM’s ‘Red Line’ Warning to India

The Indus Waters Treaty dispute between Pakistan and India has

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact: How It Compares With Other Mutual Defence Agreements

The Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact has drawn fresh attention to the

Current Affairs

Pakistan Norway Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Strengthened After Islamabad Talks

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Norway counter-terrorism cooperation has been given fresh momentum following talks in Islamabad between Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Pakistan’s interior ministry confirmed on Friday

Indus Waters Treaty Dispute: Pakistan PM’s ‘Red Line’ Warning to India

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Current Affairs

The Indus Waters Treaty dispute between Pakistan and India has escalated further after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that any interference with Pakistan’s share of the Indus river system would not be

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact: How It Compares With Other Mutual Defence Agreements

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Current Affairs

The Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact has drawn fresh attention to the long history of military alliances built on the principle of collective defence. A week after Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed their

India Opens Nuclear Sector to Proven Foreign Technology Under Strict Regulatory Oversight

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Current Affairs

India opens nuclear sector to proven foreign technology as part of a sweeping legislative overhaul intended to end a decades-old state monopoly on atomic energy while keeping strategic control firmly with New

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Business

India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The India energy drink label deadline is staying put, and that decision has left some of the world’s biggest beverage makers scrambling. India’s food safety regulator has rejected requests from PepsiCo, Red

Pakistan Services Exports Rise 19pc in FY26 on Strong IT and Travel Earnings

Friday, August 7, 2026

Business

Pakistan services exports posted one of their strongest performances in recent years during the fiscal year 2025-26, climbing by 18.81 per cent as the information technology sector continued to anchor the country’s

India Energy Drink Crackdown Forces Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to Rethink Labels

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Business

The India energy drink crackdown is pushing ahead despite strong pushback from some of the world’s biggest beverage companies. India’s food safety regulator has ordered makers of high-caffeine drinks to stop calling

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Trade Relations Strengthen Following High-Level Kabul Visit

Monday, July 27, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Afghanistan Uzbekistan trade relations have taken a notable step forward after Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jamshid Khodjaev, led a high-level delegation to Kabul for a series of meetings aimed at deepening economic

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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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Pakistan Norway Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Strengthened After Islamabad Talks

Indus Waters Treaty Dispute: Pakistan PM’s ‘Red Line’ Warning to India

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact: How It Compares With Other Mutual Defence Agreements

India Opens Nuclear Sector to Proven Foreign Technology Under Strict Regulatory Oversight

India’s Mining Tax Curbs on States Passed to Prevent Market Fragmentation

Air India A320 Hydraulic Failure Left Pilots Without Key Controls for Four Seconds, Airbus Analysis Shows

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Pakistan Norway Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Strengthened After Islamabad Talks

Indus Waters Treaty Dispute: Pakistan PM’s ‘Red Line’ Warning to India

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact: How It Compares With Other Mutual Defence Agreements

India Opens Nuclear Sector to Proven Foreign Technology Under Strict Regulatory Oversight

India’s Mining Tax Curbs on States Passed to Prevent Market Fragmentation

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Pakistan Norway Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Strengthened After Islamabad Talks

Indus Waters Treaty Dispute: Pakistan PM’s ‘Red Line’ Warning to India

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact: How It Compares With Other Mutual Defence Agreements

India Opens Nuclear Sector to Proven Foreign Technology Under Strict Regulatory Oversight

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India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

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