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Nepal Two Youth Ministers Bolster Interim Cabinet

Monday, October 27, 2025

Nepal two youth ministers’ interim cabinet expansion occurred on Monday, August 25, 2025, when Prime Minister Sushila Karki recommended their appointments to President Ram Chandra Paudel. Bablu Gupta and Sudha Gautam took

Trump Vows to Resolve Pak-Afghan Tensions Quickly

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

US President Donald Trump vowed to resolve Pak-Afghan tensions quickly on Sunday during a ceasefire signing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The statement came as the second round of peace talks between Pakistan

Reliance Races Battery Gear Orders Out of China Before November Curbs

Monday, October 27, 2025

Business

Reliance Industries dispatched a team to China this week to expedite shipments of battery gear orders out of China. The move comes ahead of Beijing’s export curbs on battery supply chain equipment,

PPP to Form Government in Kashmir, Pakistan with 27 Seats

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will form government in Kashmir, Pakistan after securing 27 seats in the 52-member Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly. This majority emerged on October 26, 2025,

PM Announces Reopening Gas Connections for 600,000 Households Yearly

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the reopening gas connections to domestic consumers on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Islamabad. The decision lifts a ban imposed in 2021 due to gas shortages. It

Delhi Air Quality Hits Hazardous 430 Post-Diwali Spike

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Delhi air quality hits to hazardous levels on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 430 in key areas, triggered by post-Diwali firecrackers and stagnant winds, as per

Cyclone Montha India Landfall October 2025 Looms: 90 km/h Winds Alert

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

India faces an imminent threat from Cyclone Montha India landfall October 2025, set to strike the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada between 5:30 pm and 11:30 pm on Monday, October 28. The

Barapukuria Power Plant Shutdown Triggers 7-Day Northern Crisis

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

The Barapukuria power plant shutdown has left northern Bangladesh without 200 MW of essential electricity for seven days, stemming from mechanical faults in two units since October 16, 2025. Located in Dinajpur

12 Militants Killed in KP Operations October 2025

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Security forces killed 12 militants in KP operations on October 25, 2025. The strikes targeted Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts in Bajaur, Hangu, and North Waziristan. A suicide vehicle met destruction in the

PM Shehbaz Sharif Leads Delegation to Riyadh FII9 for Key Deals

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Business

PM Shehbaz Sharif leads a high-level delegation to Riyadh for the Ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) from 27 to 29 October 2025. The visit, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed

India: BSF Hands Over Bangladeshis from Meherpur Border

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Meherpur, Bangladesh – The BSF hands over Bangladeshis from Meherpur through flag meetings, where 60 nationals returned from India on 25 October 2025. The Border Security Force (BSF) transferred them to the

IMF Praises Bangladesh Reserves: $27B Milestone

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Business

Dhaka, Bangladesh) – IMF praises Bangladesh reserves after foreign exchange holdings climbed to USD 27.35 billion under the IMF’s valuation method as of 16 October 2025. Thomas Helbling, Deputy Director of the

Pakistan Afghanistan Peace Talks Fail: Khawaja Asif Warns of ‘Open War’

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad, Pakistan– Pakistan Afghanistan peace talks unfold in Istanbul, where officials consolidate a recent Doha ceasefire brokered on 19 October 2025. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued an open war threat from Sialkot

Iran Seeks to Boost Maritime Connectivity With Pakistan

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Business

Tehran, Iran – Iran-Pakistan maritime connectivity advances through ministerial talks, where officials propose ferry links and port collaborations to achieve a USD 10 billion bilateral trade target. The discussions, held on 15-16

US AID Cuts: Rohingya Crisis, Malnutrition and Hunger Rise

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Bangladesh – US aid cuts Rohingya hunger in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps, where an 11 per cent surge in child malnutrition has emerged since January 2025, following the dismantling of USAID.

NCP NCC Meeting Bangladesh October 2025 Ignites Referendum Row

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

A delegation from the National Citizen Party (NCP) convened with the National Consensus Commission (NCC) in Dhaka on Saturday for the NCP NCC meeting Bangladesh October 2025. The talks centred on the

Afghanistan Iran Turkey Railway MoU 2025 Unlocks Trade Routes

Afghanistan Iran Turkiye Railway MoU 2025 Unlocks Trade Routes

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Business

Kabul — Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkiye signed a railway MoU on 22 October 2025 in Istanbul to advance tripartite railway cooperation, focusing on the construction of the Herat-Mazar-e-Sharif line. The agreement, reached

Pakistan Government Committed to PIA Profitability After 20-Year Hiatus

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated on Saturday that the Pakistan government committed to PIA profitability as Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) launched its inaugural direct flight to Manchester from Islamabad International Airport.

Chennai, India: 87 Flood Prone Areas Identified

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Chennai, August 25, 2025 – The Greater Chennai Corporation unveiled flood prone areas in Chennai as part of its City Disaster Management Perspective Plan on Monday, targeting 87 spots based on 2024

1.3m Children Engaged in Child Labour in Sindh

Child Labour: 1.3m Children Engaged in Sindh

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Karachi, August 25, 2025 – The Sindh child labour survey released on Monday reveals that 1.3 million children aged 5-17 face child labour in Sindh, with agriculture claiming 65 per cent of

Bangladesh Pakistan 9th JEC Meeting Resumes After 20 Years

India FY26 Growth Outlook Strong at 6.8%

Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks

India China Direct Flights Resume October: 5-Year Thaw Ignites Trade Hopes

Nepal Two Youth Ministers Bolster Interim Cabinet

Trump Vows to Resolve Pak-Afghan Tensions Quickly

Reliance Races Battery Gear Orders Out of China Before November Curbs

PPP to Form Government in Kashmir, Pakistan with 27 Seats

PM Announces Reopening Gas Connections for 600,000 Households Yearly

Delhi Air Quality Hits Hazardous 430 Post-Diwali Spike

Cyclone Montha India Landfall October 2025 Looms: 90 km/h Winds Alert

Barapukuria Power Plant Shutdown Triggers 7-Day Northern Crisis

12 Militants Killed in KP Operations October 2025

PM Shehbaz Sharif Leads Delegation to Riyadh FII9 for Key Deals

India: BSF Hands Over Bangladeshis from Meherpur Border

IMF Praises Bangladesh Reserves: $27B Milestone

Pakistan Afghanistan Peace Talks Fail: Khawaja Asif Warns of ‘Open War’

Iran Seeks to Boost Maritime Connectivity With Pakistan

US AID Cuts: Rohingya Crisis, Malnutrition and Hunger Rise

NCP NCC Meeting Bangladesh October 2025 Ignites Referendum Row

Afghanistan Iran Turkiye Railway MoU 2025 Unlocks Trade Routes

Pakistan Government Committed to PIA Profitability After 20-Year Hiatus

Chennai, India: 87 Flood Prone Areas Identified

Child Labour: 1.3m Children Engaged in Sindh

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