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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia economic cooperation to expand in energy sector

Monday, July 13, 2026

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia economic cooperation is set to expand after ministers from both countries agreed to further strengthen economic ties and broaden collaboration in the energy sector. The understanding was reached during a

Bangladesh monsoon floods kill 50 in a week

Monday, July 13, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh monsoon floods have killed at least 50 people in the past week, as flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain displaced thousands and left communities in the southeast struggling for

OIC women empowerment conference begins in Islamabad

Monday, July 13, 2026

Current Affairs

OIC women empowerment conference began in Islamabad on Sunday with technical-level meetings aimed at finalising recommendations for ministers on expanding women’s social, economic and political participation across member states. Pakistan is hosting

Tata Consultancy Services AI plan includes up to 8,900 deployment engineers

Monday, July 13, 2026

Business

Tata Consultancy Services AI plan includes creating a team of up to 8,900 deployment engineers as India’s largest IT services company expands its artificial intelligence business and explores acquisitions in AI, data

Pakistan digital assets review urged after Shariah concerns

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan digital assets review should include both technical and Shariah perspectives, Minister of State for Crypto and Digital Assets Bilal Bin Saqib said after meeting prominent Islamic scholar Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani.

Pakistan US trade talks make progress in Washington

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan US trade talks have made progress in Washington as both sides work toward a reciprocal trade agreement aimed at replacing temporary tariff measures with a more stable bilateral trade framework. Pakistan’s

Bangladesh floods kill 44, strand over one million

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh floods have killed at least 44 people and left more than one million stranded after days of torrential monsoon rain triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the country’s southeast. Authorities said

Islamabad MoU: Pakistan urges restraint amid US-Iran tensions

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Current Affairs

Islamabad MoU remains a viable diplomatic roadmap for de-escalation, Pakistan told the United Nations, as it urged all sides to uphold their commitments and avoid actions that could further undermine regional peace.

Afghan repatriation from Pakistan raises UNHCR concern

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghan repatriation from Pakistan has drawn renewed concern from the United Nations refugee agency as daily returns through the Torkham border crossing rise sharply following the expiry of a government deadline. The

Pakistan – Gwadar Port bunkering operation marks new maritime milestone

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Current Affairs

Gwadar Port bunkering operation has been completed successfully for the first time on a commercial basis, marking a significant step in Pakistan’s efforts to expand marine services and position the port as

OIC women empowerment conference opens in Islamabad today

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Current Affairs

OIC women empowerment conference opens in Islamabad today, bringing together ministers, senior officials, representatives of OIC institutions, international organisations and development partners for two days of talks on advancing women’s rights across

Vietnam boat capsizing kills 15 Indian tourists off Phu Quoc

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Current Affairs

Vietnam boat capsizing off the southern island of Phu Quoc killed at least 15 Indian tourists on Saturday, after a vessel carrying visitors overturned during a trip between Hon May Rut Island

India New Zealand strategic partnership agreed during Modi visit

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Current Affairs

India New Zealand strategic partnership has been announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Auckland, marking a major diplomatic upgrade as the two countries seek deeper cooperation in trade, defence, maritime

India T20I Ranking Loss After 56-Run Defeat to England

India T20I ranking loss: India Loses No 1 T20I Ranking After 56-Run Defeat to England

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Sports

India T20I ranking loss: India's T20I ranking falls after a 56-run defeat to England, completing a 4-0 series sweep. Explore the implications and future of

Bangladesh flood emergency worsens as six rivers cross danger levels

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh flood emergency is worsening as six rivers flow above danger levels and forecasters warn that at least two more days of heavy monsoon rain could trigger fresh flooding and landslides across

Pakistan GSP Plus obligations reaffirmed in meeting with EU diplomats

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan GSP Plus obligations were reaffirmed by Federal Minister for Law and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar during a meeting with a European Union delegation and ambassadors of European countries in Islamabad.

Pakistan power transmission network gets $375.9m World Bank financing

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan power transmission network is set for a major upgrade after the World Bank approved $375.9 million in financing for a project aimed at improving grid reliability, reducing power outages and supporting

Pakistan Bangladesh cybercrime cooperation

Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to expand cybercrime cooperation

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Bangladesh cybercrime cooperation is set to expand after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed agreed to strengthen joint efforts against online fraud and digital crime. The two

Women aid cuts leave one million without life-saving support

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Women aid cuts have left at least one million women and girls without access to life-saving support over the past year, according to a new UN Women report that warns humanitarian organisations

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding under scrutiny after riot kills 28

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding has come under renewed scrutiny after a deadly riot at Negombo Prison killed 28 people, forcing the government to announce emergency measures to ease pressure on a detention

Hasina says she plans Bangladesh return in December to surrender

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Hasina Bangladesh return plans have been outlined for the first time since the former prime minister fled to India, with Sheikh Hasina saying she and senior Awami League colleagues intend to go

India New Zealand trade relations: PM Modi’s Visit to New Zealand: Strengthening Trade Relations

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Business

India New Zealand trade relations: PM Modi arrives in New Zealand to enhance trade relations following a free trade deal. Key discussions with Prime Minist

Pakistan U.S. trade negotiations: Islamabad Seeks Tariff Relief in Trade Talks with Washington

Friday, July 10, 2026

Business

Pakistan U.S. trade negotiations: Pakistan engages in trade talks with the U.S. starting July 9, 2026, focusing on tariff relief amid changing U.S. import

Bangladesh India trade gap: Dhaka eyes CEPA to boost exports

Friday, July 10, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh India trade gap remains a major concern for Dhaka as the government moves to pursue a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with New Delhi to reduce import dependence, expand exports and address

Bangladesh floods spread as death toll reaches 30

Friday, July 10, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh floods have spread beyond the southeastern hill districts after days of relentless monsoon rain left at least 30 people dead, disrupted transport, stranded thousands and raised fears of further landslides and

India: TMC account freeze sparks row as party alleges political vendetta

Friday, July 10, 2026

Current Affairs

TMC account freeze has triggered a political confrontation in India after the Trinamool Congress accused federal investigators of targeting the opposition party through a politically motivated money laundering probe. India’s Enforcement Directorate

Nepal small industry registrations fall nearly 75 percent in five years

Friday, July 10, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Nepal small industry registrations have fallen sharply over the past five years, raising concerns that government policy support has failed to address the financing, market access and formalisation problems faced by micro,

Bhutanese refugee scam: Nepal court convicts former ministers

Friday, July 10, 2026

Current Affairs

Bhutanese refugee scam convictions in Nepal have marked a major moment in one of the country’s most politically sensitive corruption cases, after a Kathmandu court found former ministers, senior officials and middlemen

Pakistani law enforcement cyberattacks targeted police agencies, report says

Friday, July 10, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistani law enforcement cyberattacks linked to hacking groups associated with China and India targeted several police and public security agencies between February 2024 and April 2026, according to a cybersecurity report. The

Delhi Building Collapse – Rains Leave Four Dead as Monsoon Batters India

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

At least four people have died after the Delhi building collapse. Rains brought down an under-construction structure in the capital’s Rohini area, as torrential monsoon downpours across the country triggered landslides, flash

India Australia Uranium Deal Set to Dominate Modi-Albanese Talks in Melbourne

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday, with the long-anticipated India Australia uranium deal expected to headline a wide-ranging agenda that also covered trade,

Pakistan China counterterrorism cooperation

Pakistan, China agree to expand counterterrorism cooperation

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan China counterterrorism cooperation is set to be strengthened after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met China’s Vice Minister of Public Security Ling Zhifeng on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of

UN officials urge West to stay engaged as Afghanistan aid crisis deepens

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghanistan aid crisis is worsening as two senior United Nations officials urged Western countries not to turn away from the country, warning that renewed instability could have consequences beyond Afghanistan’s borders. UN

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding prompts hospital conversion after deadly riot

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding has pushed authorities to convert part of a disused hospital into a prison after a deadly riot at Negombo Prison exposed severe pressure inside the country’s detention system.

Bangladesh tree plantation plan targets 250 million surviving trees

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh tree plantation efforts are set to expand under a five-year national programme aimed at ensuring that at least 250 million trees survive across the country, as the government seeks to restore

Exotic animals seized in Dhaka raise wildlife trafficking concerns

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Exotic animals seized in Dhaka during a raid in Mirpur’s Rupnagar area have raised fresh concerns over wildlife trafficking, illegal exotic pet sales and gaps in border and market monitoring in Bangladesh.

Childhood infectious diseases in Bangladesh persist despite vaccination progress

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Childhood infectious diseases in Bangladesh continue to place children at risk despite decades of progress in immunisation, as vaccination gaps, malnutrition, poor sanitation, urban poverty and weak primary healthcare systems combine to

Bangladesh – Bandarban floods strand thousands after days of heavy rainfall

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Bandarban floods have stranded thousands of families after four days of heavy rainfall and hill runoff submerged large parts of the southeastern Bangladesh district, forcing more than 2,600 people to take shelter.

Bangladesh – Rohingya camp landslide kills five at Cox’s Bazar madrasa

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Rohingya camp landslide deaths rose again in Cox’s Bazar after four students and a teacher were killed when a hillside collapsed onto a madrasa in Ukhiya on Wednesday afternoon. The incident took

Ganga-Mahakam Vision anchors new India-Indonesia push

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Ganga-Mahakam Vision has been presented by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a new framework for India-Indonesia relations, placing civilisational ties, shared development, maritime cooperation and the voice of the Global South

US birthright citizenship ruling eases fears among Indian families

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

US birthright citizenship has been upheld by the Supreme Court, bringing relief to thousands of Indian families living in the United States on temporary work visas and long-term immigration pathways. The ruling

Pakistan cargo plane wreckage found after aircraft disappears near Karachi

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan cargo plane wreckage has been found in the Arabian Sea after a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo aircraft disappeared while flying from Sharjah to Karachi, the Pakistan Airports Authority said. The

Pakistan – Balochistan attacks kill 42 security personnel, Pakistan military says

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Balochistan attacks have killed 42 police and army personnel in three militant incidents since July 6, Pakistan’s military said on Wednesday, marking one of the deadliest recent escalations in the southwestern province.

Islamabad MoU: Pakistan urges all sides to uphold commitments

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Islamabad MoU commitments must be upheld by all sides, Pakistan said on Wednesday, after renewed uncertainty emerged around the interim understanding reached between the United States and Iran last month. Pakistan’s foreign

Lawrence Bishnoi indictment links jailed gang leader to Nijjar killing

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Lawrence Bishnoi indictment allegations have placed the jailed Indian gang leader and his alleged deputy, Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, at the centre of a United States case over the

India power demand to near 300 GW next year

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

India power demand is expected to approach 300 gigawatts next year, as rising electricity consumption from data centres, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and industrial growth places fresh pressure on the country’s power

India battery storage tariffs set to rise as costs pressure projects

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

India battery storage tariffs are expected to rise as higher equipment costs, supply chain pressures and volatile raw material prices make earlier low-priced projects harder to deliver. The pressure comes as India

India crypto ban backed by RBI amid tax evasion concerns

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India crypto ban proposals have returned to the centre of policy debate after the Reserve Bank of India backed a stricter approach to virtual digital assets, while tax authorities warned that crypto

Bangladesh China Ties Deepen as Dhaka Rebalances India Relations

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh China ties are entering a more active phase as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman seeks greater Chinese investment and infrastructure support while also trying to repair Dhaka’s strained relationship with India. Rahman’s

Pakistan – Fauji Fertilizer Yara Partnership Aims to Boost Pakistan Agriculture

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Fauji Fertilizer Yara partnership is set to bring advanced plant nutrition products to Pakistani farmers as the country looks for ways to raise crop yields, improve food security and respond to the

Pakistan Kyrgyzstan Ties Strengthened as Leaders Push Trade and Connectivity

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Kyrgyzstan ties received a fresh diplomatic push as President Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, with trade, investment, transport connectivity and regional

Cockroach Janta Party X Account Ordered Unblocked by Indian Court

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Cockroach Janta Party X account has been ordered to be unblocked by the Delhi High Court, marking a significant legal win for the youth-led political group after its account was withheld in

India – Ram Temple Trust Reshuffle Follows Donation Theft Scandal in Ayodhya

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Business

Ram temple trust reshuffle has placed one of India’s most politically and religiously significant institutions under intense scrutiny after people involved in counting donations at the Ayodhya temple were accused of stealing

India and Indonesia Strengthen Defense Ties with BrahMos Missile Deal

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

BrahMos missile deal: India will supply BrahMos missiles to Indonesia, enhancing defense ties and impacting regional security dynamics in Southeast Asia.

Sanju Samson exclusion: India Excludes Sanju Samson from T20 Squad for Zimbabwe Series

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Sports

Sanju Samson exclusion: India has excluded Sanju Samson from its T20 squad for the Zimbabwe series, raising questions about team selection dynamics.

India Indonesia defence cooperation: PM Modi’s Three-Nation Tour: Strengthening Defence and Mineral Ties with Indonesia

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

India Indonesia defence cooperation: PM Modi's three-nation tour begins in Indonesia, focusing on defence cooperation and critical minerals to strengthen t

India – SBI Funds Management IPO to open on July 14

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

SBI Funds Management IPO will open for public subscription on July 14 and close on July 16, marking one of India’s most closely watched public offerings in the asset management sector this

Bangladesh Dengue Pattern Is Changing as Year-Round Risk Grows

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh dengue pattern is changing in ways that have made the disease harder to predict, harder to control and more dangerous for public health authorities. Once treated largely as a monsoon-linked urban

Sri Lanka Prison Riot Kills 26 as Negombo Jail Clashes Expose Overcrowding Crisis

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Uncategorized

Sri Lanka prison riot violence has killed 26 people and wounded more than 100 after clashes erupted inside Negombo Prison, north of Colombo, in one of the country’s deadliest jail disturbances in

Pakistan Libya Mediation Emerges as Rival Camps Seek Unity Deal

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Libya mediation has reportedly begun quietly as rival eastern and western power centres in Libya explore a possible deal to reunify the country after years of political fragmentation, foreign interference and

Rohingya Camp Landslides Kill Refugees in Bangladesh as Monsoon Rains Batter Cox’s Bazar

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

Rohingya camp landslides in southeastern Bangladesh have killed at least eight refugees, including women and children, after heavy monsoon rains triggered multiple slope collapses across the overcrowded settlements of Cox’s Bazar. The

INS Mahendragiri commissioning: INS Mahendragiri, India’s 6th Stealth Frigate, Joins Navy Fleet on July 11

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

INS Mahendragiri commissioning: INS Mahendragiri, India's 6th stealth frigate, will join the Navy fleet on July 11, enhancing regional naval power and defe

India Act East Policy: PM Modi’s Indonesia Visit to Strengthen India’s Act East Policy

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

India Act East Policy: PM Modi's visit to Indonesia on July 6, 2026, aims to enhance India's Act East Policy and strengthen bilateral relations.

India energy security: India’s Energy Security Strengthened Amid West Asia Crisis

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Business

India energy security: The ongoing West Asia crisis has prompted India to enhance its energy security measures, adapting its policies to ensure stability.

Ishan Kishan playing conditions: Ishan Kishan Urges India to Better Understand Playing Conditions

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Sports

Ishan Kishan playing conditions: Ishan Kishan emphasizes the need for India to better understand playing conditions after a recent match against England.

India energy supply disruptions: India’s Strategic Response to Energy Supply Disruptions Amid Middle East Conflicts

Monday, July 6, 2026

Business

India energy supply disruptions: India faces energy supply disruptions due to Middle East conflicts, prompting a push for domestic oil exploration to enhan

Pakistan Turkiye Trade Target Set at $5bn as Leaders Push Economic Partnership

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Turkiye trade target of $5 billion has been reaffirmed as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to deepen economic cooperation, expand investment links and give new

Indian Passport Ranking Slips to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

Indian passport ranking has slipped one place in the Global Passport Index 2026, placing India at 125th out of 197 countries and keeping it outside the world’s top 100 passports. The latest

Pakistan Weather Forecasting Gets Rs1.6bn Boost for Climate Resilience

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan weather forecasting is set for a major upgrade as the government moves to invest Rs1.6 billion in modernising meteorological services, strengthening early warning systems and improving disaster preparedness under the Annual

Starlink Bangladesh Bandwidth Export Approved in Major Regional Internet Move

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

Starlink Bangladesh bandwidth export has received government approval, allowing the satellite internet provider to use Bangladesh as a route for carrying unfiltered internet bandwidth to neighbouring countries. The decision marks the first

US-Iran Talks May Resume in Islamabad as Diplomacy Enters Crucial Phase

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

US-Iran talks are expected to resume on July 11, with Islamabad emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Diplomatic sources cited in reports

EAM Jaishankar six-nation tour: EAM Jaishankar’s Six-Nation Tour Begins on July 5 Amid Regional Shifts

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

EAM Jaishankar six-nation tour: EAM Jaishankar embarks on a six-nation tour on July 5, focusing on Gulf nations and the U.S. amid changing political dynami

India Gas Curbs Lifted as Middle East LNG Supply Resumes

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

India gas curbs have been withdrawn after liquefied natural gas supplies from the Middle East began returning to normal, easing pressure on fertiliser plants, refineries, city gas distributors and industrial consumers that

Sooryavanshi debut performance: Sooryavanshi Shines on Debut, But England Claims Victory

Monday, July 6, 2026

Sports

Sooryavanshi debut performance: Sooryavanshi made a notable debut for India in a white-ball international against England, but Bethell's performance secure

Babar Azam captain appointment: Babar Azam Appointed Captain of Pakistan Test Teams for West Indies and England Tours

Monday, July 6, 2026

Sports

Babar Azam captain appointment: Babar Azam has been appointed captain of Pakistan's Test teams for the upcoming tours of West Indies and England, following

India Rural Jobs Scheme Overhaul Explained

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

India rural jobs scheme reform marks one of the biggest changes to the country’s welfare architecture in two decades, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, better known as MGNREGA,

FIFA Gully Kolkata: How One Lane Became World Cup Central

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

FIFA Gully Kolkata is a small lane with a very large football heart. In the Beniatola area of Kolkata, Fakir Chakraborty Lane has been transformed into a colourful tribute to the FIFA

Sri Lanka Medical Education Expands With Saudi-Funded Complex

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

Sri Lanka medical education has received a major boost with the inauguration of a new Saudi-funded medical faculty complex at Sabaragamuwa University, a project designed to expand doctor training and improve healthcare

Pakistan Iran Economic Cooperation Set to Expand

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Iran economic cooperation is set to gain fresh momentum as Tehran prepares to send a high-level multi-ministry delegation to Islamabad for talks on trade, agriculture, industry, transport, tourism and wider bilateral

Pakistan Vaccine Production Gets Indonesia Support

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan vaccine production is set to receive fresh support from Indonesia as both countries move to deepen cooperation in healthcare, technical training and local manufacturing capacity. The development follows a meeting in

AI Infrastructure Race: Macron and Modi Court Tech CEOs

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

AI infrastructure race is no longer being fought only in boardrooms or policy papers. It is now being shaped by direct diplomacy, with French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra

Sri Lanka IMF Reforms Remain Crucial as Bailout Nears End

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Sri Lanka IMF reforms are entering a decisive phase as the country moves closer to the end of its $2.9 billion bailout programme, with analysts warning that the island’s economic recovery depends

Nepal Child Vaccination: Why Cities Are Falling Behind Rural Areas

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal child vaccination coverage remains strong overall, but new data shows a surprising gap: children in cities and metropolitan areas are less likely to receive all recommended vaccines than those in rural

Bangladesh Bank NPL Crisis: Can Tk5.88 Lakh Crore Be Recovered?

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Bank NPL crisis has become one of the biggest challenges facing the country’s financial sector, with default loans rising to Tk588,704 crore by the end of March 2026. The figure, equal

What Is Nayara Energy, and Why Is Russia Reportedly Buying Fuel From an Indian Refiner?

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Business

Russia, one of the world’s biggest oil producers, is reportedly importing petrol made by India’s Nayara Energy as Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries create fuel shortages at home. The report has drawn

Pakistan Bus Crash Kills 40 After Bus Falls Into Ravine

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan bus crash investigators are looking into the cause of a deadly accident in southwestern Pakistan after an overcrowded passenger bus plunged into a rocky ravine, killing at least 40 people and

Pakistan Crypto Diplomacy and the Trump Access Question

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Crypto Diplomacy Draws Scrutiny After World Liberty Financial Deal Pakistan crypto diplomacy is facing renewed scrutiny after Al Jazeera reported that Islamabad’s agreement with a Trump family-linked crypto venture has produced

US Supports Pakistan’s Right to Defend Itself Against Terrorist Attacks

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s Right to Defend Itself Backed by US State Department Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks has been backed by the United States, as tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain

India Allows Chinese-Linked Power Equipment Firms to Bid for Government Projects

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

India Allows Chinese-Linked Power Equipment Firms in Limited Policy Shift India allows Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for selected government projects, marking a narrow but notable shift in procurement policy after

India – Modi to Visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand Next Week

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Modi to Visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand in Indo-Pacific Push Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week in a three-nation diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening India’s political, economic

India Telegram Signal Notice Raises Privacy Concerns Over Usernames

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

India Telegram Signal notice developments have widened the government’s scrutiny of messaging apps, after authorities reportedly asked both platforms to explain safeguards around features that allow users to interact without revealing phone

India Services PMI Slips to 17-Month Low as Demand Cools

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

India services PMI fell to a 17-month low in June, signalling a loss of momentum in the country’s dominant services sector as domestic demand softened, new business growth slowed and hiring nearly

India – Vizhinjam Port Investment Sparks Kerala Objection Over MSC Deal

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Vizhinjam port investment plans involving MSC Group and Adani Ports have triggered a political and regulatory dispute in Kerala after the state government said it was not consulted on the proposed $1.4

E20 Petrol India Backlash Grows After ‘Experiment’ Row

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

E20 petrol India policy has become a growing public flashpoint after the government moved to calm anger over mandatory ethanol-blended fuel, following controversy around an “experiment” remark reportedly made during a Supreme

India Fake Site Crackdown Sparks GoDaddy Warning Over Internet Privacy

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

India fake site crackdown efforts have triggered a major legal and technology dispute after GoDaddy warned that sweeping court-ordered measures against fraudulent websites could expose legitimate domain owners, disrupt global internet governance

Indus Water Treaty: Water Disputes: A Potential Flashpoint Between Islamabad and New Delhi

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan warns India over the Indus Water Treaty, highlighting rising tensions in South Asia over water resources.

India military equipment acquisition: India Approves $5.46 Billion Military Equipment Acquisition

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

India military equipment acquisition: India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved a $5.46 billion military procurement, enhancing national security am

FBR Reforms Pakistan Accelerates After Tax Body Surpasses Revenue Target

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

FBR reforms Pakistan has become a central part of the government’s economic agenda after the Federal Board of Revenue surpassed its revenue target for the 2025-26 fiscal year, collecting more than Rs13

Nepal Rice Season Begins Amid Harvest Fears for Farmers

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal rice season has begun under growing concern, as weak monsoon rains, dry fields and limited irrigation leave farmers worried about the country’s most important crop. Across Nepal, the start of paddy

Pakistan Trade Deficit Worsens 50% as FY26 Ends

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan trade deficit widened sharply in the 2025-26 fiscal year, as a steep rise in imports and a decline in exports pushed the country’s goods trade gap to $39.5 billion, according to

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