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NCP NCC Meeting Bangladesh October 2025 Ignites Referendum Row

Saturday, October 25, 2025

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

Chaman Border Closure for Trade, Afghan Repatriation Continues

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Quetta, October 25, 2025 – Pakistani officials upheld the Chaman border closure repatriation on Saturday, permitting Afghan nationals to return with household goods while enforcing a 12-day transit trade halt due to

Pakistan-Afghanistan Second Round Talks in Istanbul Advance Ceasefire Mechanisms

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

The second round talks of Pakistan-Afghanistan in Istanbul commenced on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 4:35 PM local time. These discussions, hosted by Turkey with Qatar’s mediation, aim to establish verifiable monitoring

India Won't Rush US Trade Deal, Goyal Insists

India Won’t Rush US Trade Deal 2025, Goyal Insists

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Business

New Delhi, October 25, 2025 – Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal declared on Friday that India won’t rush US trade deal Piyush Goyal’s oversight, rejecting any restrictive conditions during his address

Reliance Complies with Russian Oil Sanctions, Halts Imports

Reliance Complies with Russian Oil Sanctions, Halts 1.5 Million Barrels Imports

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Reliance Industries announced on Thursday it will comply with Western Russian oil sanctions, halting all imports immediately. The decision affects 1.5 million barrels monthly. This move disrupts South Asia’s oil supply chain,

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure: Food Essentials Price Surge Soars 400%

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Peshawar, October 24, 2025: The price surge of food essentials at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border intensified this week, as the closures of Torkham and Chaman since October 11 halted Afghan imports, inflating tomato

Pakistan Bans TLP After Deadly Clashes

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad, October 24, 2025: Pakistan bans TLP, under the Anti-Terrorism Act following clashes that killed five people during an anti-Israel rally on October 13. The cabinet approved the measure on October 23.

Indian Bus Crash Highlighted on Indian Map

Indian Bus Crash Fire: 25 Dead in Andhra Pradesh Horror

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Kurnool, October 24, 2025: At least 25 people perished in an Indian bus crash fire in Andhra Pradesh early Friday when a motorcycle slammed into a Hyderabad-bound passenger bus, sparking a blaze

UN Day 2025 UNAMA Afghanistan Appeal Urges Aid

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Kabul, October 24, 2025: On UN Day 2025, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) launched a direct appeal for Afghanistan, seeking a renewed international commitment amid a humanitarian emergency affecting

China, UK Envoys’ Kabul Visit Bolsters Ceasefire Efforts

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

China UK envoys Kabul visit unfolded on Thursday when Yue Xiaoyong from Beijing and Richard Lindsay from London met Taliban officials. The talks addressed the recent ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Discussions

Pakistan PM 3-Year Energy Package Ignites Industry Revival

Friday, October 24, 2025

Business

Islamabad, October 24, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif unveiled the Pakistan PM 3 year energy package industry on Thursday, targeting industrial and agricultural sectors with subsidised electricity rates to drive growth

COAS Munir Boosts Egypt Defence Cooperation in Cairo

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, visited Cairo on October 23, 2025, to reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to enhanced COAS Munir Egypt defence cooperation. He met Egyptian

SEBI Bars 13 Individuals from Market in Front-Running Probe

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

India’s SEBI bars 13 individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) from the securities market for engaging in front-running activities, as detailed in an order issued on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The action

Blackstone invests in Federal Bank India

Blackstone Invests $705M in Federal Bank India for 9.99% Stake

Friday, October 24, 2025

Business

US private equity firm Blackstone invests Federal Bank India through its affiliate, acquiring a 9.99% stake for $705 million (INR 61.97 billion). The deal, announced on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 4:35

India Clears $9 Billion Arms Proposals to Strengthen Defences.

Friday, October 24, 2025

Business

India cleared $9 billion arms proposals on Thursday, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, to acquire advanced missiles, naval guns, and vehicles for its armed forces. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting

Poland Deputy PM Islamabad Visit Sparks 2-Day Diplomacy Boost

Friday, October 24, 2025

Business

Islamabad, October 23, 2025, 4:35 PM. Poland deputy PM’s visit to Islamabad kicks off as Radosław Sikorski lands for a two-day official trip. He meets Deputy PM Ishaq Dar at the Foreign

Wakhan Corridor India Border Fuels Geopolitical Row

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

New Delhi, August 25, 2025, 4:35 PM. The Wakhan Corridor India border, draws renewed attention after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghan counterpart Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi issued a joint statement

Modi to Skip ASEAN Summit 2025 in Malaysia Over Diwali

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Business

Kuala Lumpur, October 23, 2025, 4:35 PM – Prime Minister Narendra Modi to skip ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, opting for virtual participation due to Diwali celebrations, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced

Sri Lanka Politician Killed in Office: 1st in Deadly Wave

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka politician killed in office on Wednesday when an unidentified gunman fatally shot Lasantha Wickramasekara, a 38-year-old opposition figure, at his council office in Weligama. The attack

Jamaat Objects Yunus Advisers Bangladesh Amid Row

Jamaat Objects To Yunus’ Advisers Amid Row

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, Bangladesh Jamaat objects to several advisers of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a meeting at the state guesthouse Jamuna. The party accused them of misleading

Pakistan 3 Trillion Economy Hindrances Exposed

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Business

Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned that climate change and rapid population growth pose major Pakistan 3 trillion economy hindrances. In a recent television interview, he highlighted these as existential threats derailing

Trump Sanctions Russian Oil Firms, India with 25% Tariffs Hit

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Business

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced sanctions on major Russian oil firms on 22 October 2025, targeting Rosneft and Lukoil to force Moscow towards a Ukraine ceasefire, while reiterating claims that India

Indian Rupee Opens Higher After Diwali, Up 0.16%

Indian Rupee Opens Higher and Stronger After Diwali

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Business

The Indian rupee opens higher after Diwali on Thursday, 23 October 2025, strengthening to around 87.85 against the US dollar from its previous close of 87.9275, driven by positive cues from a

Pakistan Navy Seizes Drugs Worth $972M in Arabian Sea

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan Navy seizes drugs in Arabian Sea during two operations last week, intercepting stateless vessels carrying crystal methamphetamine and cocaine valued at $972.4 million as part of a multinational task force. This

Yunus NCP Jamaat Meeting Bangladesh Sparks Election Dialogue

Yunus NCP Jamaat Meeting Bangladesh Sparks 2026 Election Dialogue

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to hold crucial meetings with delegations from the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami today, Wednesday, as part of ongoing political consultations ahead

Trump Tells Modi No War Pakistan in Diwali Call

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Current Affairs

Washington: US President Donald Trump tells Modi to avoid wars with Pakistan during a Diwali phone call on 21 October 2025. The discussion, which Trump described as a great conversation, focused on

ECP Backtracks Punjab Local Elections in Major Reversal

ECP Backtracks Punjab Local Elections 2025 in Major Reversal

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Current Affairs

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday backtracked on Punjab local elections, withdrawing the delimitation schedule amid the enactment of a new law. This decision, announced in Islamabad, delays polls initially

Bay of Bengal Cyclone Alert 2025 Triggers Red Alerts

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Current Affairs

CHENNAI (South Asian Desk) — Bay of Bengal cyclone alert 2025 intensified on Tuesday as a well-marked low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department predicts depression

WHO Polio Funding Shortfall 2025 Jeopardises Eradication

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Current Affairs

GENEVA (South Asian Desk) – The WHO polio funding shortfall 2025 emerged as a dire threat on Tuesday when the World Health Organization warned of a $1.7 billion gap through 2029. The

Afghan Refugees Pakistan Expulsion Surges Amid Border Clashes

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Current Affairs

PESHAWAR (South Asian Desk) — Afghan refugees Pakistan expulsion accelerated on Tuesday with authorities shutting border villages amid fresh Taliban Pakistan border tensions. Over 662,700 Afghans have returned since January. Islamabad cites

Trump Modi Trade Talks Spark Tariff Relief Hopes

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Business

WASHINGTON (South Asian Desk) – Trump Modi trade talks dominated a phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The leaders addressed tariffs and energy

Austria Deported First Afghan Since Taliban Takeover, More to Follow

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Current Affairs

VIENNA (South Asian Desk) — Austria deported first Afghan since the Taliban takeover on Tuesday when officials flew a convicted criminal back to Kabul. The move ends a four-year suspension. Officials promise

Dhaka Airport Fire Pharma Losses: Tk 4,000cr Toll

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Current Affairs

A fire tore through the cargo village at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on 18 October 2025, gutting pharmaceutical raw materials valued at Tk 200 crore and forecasting Dhaka airport fire pharma

AWS Outage Pakistan Cable Damage Disrupts Internet For Millions

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Current Affairs

A global outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) struck on 21 October 2025, coinciding with a submarine cable fault in Pakistan that triggered severe internet slowdowns nationwide. What caused this AWS outage

Why is India Prosecuting Muslims: 2,500+ Charged in Slogan Row

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Current Affairs

Indian authorities have launched prosecutions against over 2,500 Muslims since September 2025 for chanting or displaying “I love Muhammad” during Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, citing threats to public order and communal harmony. The

Delhi Air Quality Worsens After Diwali, AQI Spikes to 442

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Current Affairs

Delhi air quality worsens after Diwali as fireworks push the Air Quality Index to hazardous levels. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, readings hit 442 in New Delhi, affecting 20 million people. Authorities

Human Rights Groups Urge Lift Awami League Ban

Lift Awami League Ban 2025d: Human Rights Groups Urged

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Current Affairs

Six human rights organisations have urged Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, to lift Awami League ban imposed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, citing excessive curbs on freedoms, while pushing

PIA Direct US Flights Resumption Nears After Audit

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is poised for PIA direct US flights resumption following a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) audit, Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Monday, October 20, 2025, signalling

Modi ASEAN Summit Kuala Lumpur 2025: Quad-BRICS Clash Ahead

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Current Affairs

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Modi ASEAN summit Kuala Lumpur 2025 next week, where he will engage with leaders from the Quad and BRICS groupings

Pakistan Forms Minority Rights Commission

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that Pakistan forms minority rights commission to safeguard vulnerable groups. The move follows parliamentary approval earlier this year. It aims to address rights issues

Indian Economy Resilient Amid Global Challenges: RBI Raises Growth to 6.8%

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Business

Mumbai, October 21, 2025 – The Indian economy resilient global challenges RBI states in its October bulletin, projecting 6.8% growth for FY 2025-26 despite uncertainties from trade tensions and weak external demand.

Indian Rupee Rises as State Run Banks Sell Dollars

Monday, October 20, 2025

Business

Mumbai, Monday, 20 October 2025: The Indian rupee rises as state run banks sold dollars, likely acting for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), strengthening the currency to 87.78 against the US

Awami League Cannot Participate in Bangladesh Polls 2026: EC

Monday, October 20, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Monday, 20 October 2025 – Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker has declared that the Awami League cannot participate in Bangladesh polls due to the ongoing legal suspension of its activities.

19 European Countries Return Afghan Migrants Amid Calls for Action

19 European Countries Return Afghan Migrants in Security Push

Monday, October 20, 2025

Current Affairs

Nineteen European countries return Afghan migrants, living illegally in the bloc. This move, led by Belgium, targets voluntary and forced repatriations amid security concerns. It follows Germany’s recent deportations and aims to

Lahore Second Worst Air Quality 2025: AQI Hits 189

Monday, October 20, 2025

Current Affairs

Lahore ranked second worst air quality 2025 globally on Sunday, October 19, with an AQI of 189 classified as very unhealthy, according to IQAir data. The city trailed only Delhi at 212,

Trump Vows Massive Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil

Monday, October 20, 2025

Business

US President Donald Trump has vowed to maintain massive tariffs on India over Russian oil imports. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, 19 October 2025, Trump claimed Indian Prime

Pakistan Launches Hyperspectral Satellite Boosting Yields 20%

Monday, October 20, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan launched its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The mission, led by SUPARCO, aims to deliver high-resolution data for agriculture, environment, urban

Pakistan Polio Campaign Vaccinates 43.3 Million Children

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Current Affairs

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan polio campaign 43.3 million vaccinated marked a strong start in the nationwide drive launched on October 13, 2025, to immunise children under five against the paralysing virus. The National Emergency

Dhaka Airport Fire Causes Rooppur Nuclear Equipment Damage to 18 Tonnes

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Current Affairs

DHAKA: Dhaka airport fire Rooppur nuclear equipment damage unfolded on Saturday when a massive blaze tore through the cargo village at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, incinerating 18 tonnes of electrical components bound

Tamil Nadu Heavy Rains Spark Landslides, Cancel Nilgiri Trains

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Current Affairs

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu heavy rains landslides struck the Nilgiris district on Sunday, October 19, 2025, triggering multiple earth slips that blocked the iconic Nilgiri Mountain Railway tracks and forced the cancellation of

ICICI Bank Q2 Profit Beats Estimates at ₹12,359 Cr

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Business

Mumbai, 18 October 2025: ICICI Bank Q2 profit beats estimates, posting a standalone net profit of ₹12,359 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, up 5.2% from ₹11,746 crore a year

Dhaka Airport Fire: Exporters Face $1bn Losses

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Business

Dhaka, 19 October 2025 – A fire erupted at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday, forcing a six-hour suspension of flights and injuring 25 security personnel. Exporters now

Nepal Gen Z Forms Political Party to Challenge Status Quo

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Current Affairs

Kathmandu: Nepal Gen Z has formed a political party under activist Miraj Dhungana to unite disillusioned youths ahead of the 2026 elections, demanding systemic reforms before participating. This development signals a potential

Pakistan Russia Media Cooperation Agreement Nears Finalisation

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad: Pakistan and Russia are on the verge of sealing a media cooperation agreement following high-level talks in Islamabad on Saturday, October 18, 2025, where officials discussed finalising pacts to enhance news

Emirates NBD Acquires 60% RBL Bank in $3B Deal.

Emirates NBD Acquires 60% RBL Bank Deal

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Business

Emirates NBD Acquires 60% RBL Bank in $3B Deal Dubai’s premier bank eyes India’s growth engine with a record-breaking investment that could reshape regional financial ties. Dubai-based Emirates NBD announced on Saturday,

Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire Doha Talks Seal 2025 Border Truce

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Current Affairs

Doha, Qatar – Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following Doha talks on Saturday, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, ending a week of fierce border fighting that claimed dozens

Bangladesh July Charter Signed by 24 Parties in Reform Push

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Bangladesh (South Asian Desk) – Bangladesh July Charter signed on Friday by 24 political parties advances state reforms post-2024 uprising. The event unfolded amid protests in Dhaka. Who: Interim government under

China Eastern Airlines Resume India Flights After 5-Year Freeze

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Business

New Delhi, India (South Asian Desk) – China Eastern Airlines will resume India flights on November 9, 2025, ending a five-year suspension. The Shanghai-Delhi service operates three times weekly. This follows a

Sheikh Hasina Death Penalty Sought in 1,400 Deaths Case

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Bangladesh (South Asian Desk) – Bangladesh’s chief prosecutor demanded the Sheikh Hasina death penalty on Thursday for crimes against humanity linked to 1,400 protest deaths last year. The International Crimes Tribunal

India Gold Prices Pullback Hits 2.6% on Dollar Strength

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Business

India gold prices pullback October 2025 marked a 2.6% drop in spot gold to USD 4,211.48 per ounce on Friday, October 17, at 4:35 PM IST. This followed a record high of

Pakistani Afghan Delegations Doha Meeting Extends Ceasefire

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Current Affairs

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, high-level Pakistani and Afghan delegations convened in Doha for the Pakistani Afghan delegations Doha meeting to address security challenges and extend a fragile ceasefire following deadly border

Dengue Cases Bangladesh Last 24 Hours: 510 New Infections Reported

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka: Health officials in Bangladesh recorded 510 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours ending Friday morning, 18 October 2025, with no fatalities, according to the Directorate General of Health Services

EU Hails July Charter Milestone in Bangladesh

EU Hails July Charter Milestone 2025 in Bangladesh

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Current Affairs

The European Union hails July Charter milestone Bangladesh after 24 political parties signed the document on Thursday, 17 October 2025, in Dhaka. EU Ambassador Michael Miller attended the ceremony, praising it as

PM Shehbaz Orders Speedy Repatriation of Afghans, Camps Shut

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Current Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on October 17, 2025, in Islamabad ordered the speedy repatriation of Afghans residing illegally in Pakistan, ruling out any extension for their stay and mandating the closure of

COAS Asim Munir cautions India nuclear war

Nuclear War Risks: COAS Asim Munir Cautions India

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s army chief issues a grave alert to India, stressing the catastrophic dangers of any armed clash in a region armed with nuclear war. Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed

Egypt FM IMEEC Palestine Resolution Halts $50B Corridor

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Business

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated on Friday, October 17, 2025, in New Delhi that resolving the Palestine issue is essential for advancing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), during his two-day

Embraer Mahindra C-390 Deal Boosts IAF with 80 Aircraft Potential

Friday, October 17, 2025

Current Affairs

Embraer Mahindra C-390 deal cooperation agreement on Friday, October 17, 2025, to advance the C-390 Millennium aircraft for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft programme. The pact expands a 2024 memorandum

Bangladesh Police Disperse 100+ July Charter Protesters

July Charter Protesters: Bangladesh Police Disperse 100+

Friday, October 17, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka Metropolitan Police dispersed more than 100 July charter protesters from Bangladesh parliament premises on Friday afternoon. The action followed a sit-in demanding recognition and charter amendments. The incident occurred at 1:35

Pakistan-Afghanistan Truce Expires Amid Tensions

Pakistan-Afghanistan Truce 2025 Expires Amid Tensions

Friday, October 17, 2025

Current Affairs

The Pakistan-Afghanistan truce expires today amid rising tensions after deadly border clashes that killed at least 37 civilians in Afghanistan and prompted accusations of airstrikes, as both nations brace for potential escalation

Karachi Tehran Direct Flights to Boost Ties

Friday, October 17, 2025

Business

Karachi, Friday, October 17, 2025: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Iranian Consul General Akbar Issazadeh agreed on Thursday to launch Karachi Tehran direct flights. The pact aims to ease

Sri Lanka PM NITI Aayog Visit Enhances Ties

Friday, October 17, 2025

Current Affairs

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited NITI Aayog in New Delhi on 16 October 2025 to discuss deeper collaboration in infrastructure, education, tourism, and artificial intelligence, aiming to strengthen India Sri

India Drugmakers Upgrade Plants Crisis: No Extensions Beyond 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025

Current Affairs

New Delhi, Friday, October 17, 2025 – The India drugmakers upgrade plants crisis intensified as authorities refused further extensions for companies to meet WHO standards, following 24 child deaths linked to contaminated

Bangladesh Teesta Master Plan Protests Spark 5 Districts

Friday, October 17, 2025

Current Affairs

Thousands of residents in northern Bangladesh staged torch rallies across five districts on Thursday evening, protesting delays in the Bangladesh Teesta master plan and calling for its immediate implementation to combat erosion

Russia is confident in India for oil partnership will continue

Russia Confident in India for Oil Partnership Continues Amid US Claims

Friday, October 17, 2025

Business

Moscow, 16 October 2025 – Russia expressed confidence that its oil partnership with India will continue, countering US President Donald Trump’s assertion that New Delhi promised to halt purchases from Moscow. Deputy

Pakistan Seeks China Support for BRICS Bank Membership

BRICS Bank Membership: Pakistan Seeks China Support

Friday, October 17, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met China’s Deputy Finance Minister Liao Min in Washington DC on Thursday and sought support for Pakistan in BRICS bank membership, during the IMF and World Bank

Oman Aid to Afghanistan Earthquake Victims Boosts Relief

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Current Affairs

Oman aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims arrived via airlift on 15 October 2025. The Sultanate dispatched 100 tons of humanitarian supplies to Kunar province. Officials handed over the first 10 tons at

India’s US Exports Plunge Amid Trump 50% Tariffs: 12% Drop

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

India’s US exports plunged 11.93 per cent to USD 5.46 billion in September 2025 amid the Trump administration’s 50 per cent tariffs. The decline hit the first full month of the levies

Pakistan De-Notifies Last 28 Afghan Camps in KP

Afghan Camps in KP: Pakistan De-Notifies Last 28 Villages

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Current Affairs

The federal government de-notified the last 28 Afghan camps in KP on 15 October 2025. Officials issued the order through the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and States and Frontier Regions. The move

Finance Minister Aurangzeb Briefs Saudi on PIA Privatisation Push

PIA Privatisation Push: Finance Minister Aurangzeb Briefs Saudi Finance Minister

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan in Washington DC on 15 October 2025. He briefed him on the ongoing PIA privatisation push and key airports. The discussion occurred

Nepal Interim Government Legal Battle Intensifies with 11 Petitions

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Current Affairs

Kathmandu: Nepal interim government faces a major legal battle as 11 petitions challenge its formation and the dissolution of parliament, filed in the Supreme Court following deadly protests that toppled the previous

Pakistan Textile Exports Decline 2025: 2% Fall Hits Sector

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan textile exports decline 2025 continued in September, with shipments falling to $1.57 billion, down 1.99% from $1.61 billion a year earlier, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data. This marks

Indian Rupee Rally: Trump Modi Oil Remark Sparks 0.8% Surge

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

The Indian rupee rally for 0.8% against the US dollar on Thursday 16 October 2025 following US President Donald Trump’s remark that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave him assurance to stop

Apple Lobbying for India Tax Law Change Hits Expansion Snag

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

New Delhi, October 16, 2025 – Apple lobbying the Indian government to revise a tax law that imposes duties on machinery imports for its local production lines. Sources say this Apple India

Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire Border Clashes Claim Dozens of Lives

Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire in Effect as Border Clashes Claim Dozens of Lives

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad and Kabul agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire on Wednesday after intense Pakistan Afghanistan ceasefire border clashes left at least 12 Afghan civilians dead and over 100 injured in the Spin Boldak

Trump says Modi assured India stop Russian oil import

Russian Oil Import: Trump Says Modi Assured India Will Stop Soon

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Business

US President Donald Trump stated on 15 October 2025 that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India will stop Russian oil import. The announcement came during a White House event where

Infosys $1.6 Billion NHS Deal Seals IT Triumph

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

Infosys clinched the Infosys $1.6 billion NHS deal on Monday, October 14, 2025, from the NHS Business Services Authority. The £1.2 billion contract spans 15 years to overhaul workforce systems for England’s

IMF Pakistan $1.2 Billion Deal Unlocks Aid

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

The IMF sealed a staff-level pact with Pakistan on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, unlocking the IMF Pakistan $1.2 billion deal. Mission chief Iva Petrova oversaw talks from September 24 to October 8

Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills 16

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Current Affairs

A Bangladesh garment factory fire swept through a Dhaka building on Tuesday, killing 16 workers and leaving others missing amid choking gases from a nearby chemical store. The incident unfolded in Mirpur

India Resumes Postal Services to US After 2 Month Halt

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Current Affairs

India resumes postal services to US on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after a nearly two-month suspension triggered by new American import rules. The Department of Posts announced the move to support small

India-Mongolia MoUs Signed: 10 Pacts Seal Ties

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Current Affairs

New Delhi, October 15, 2025 – India-Mongolia MoUs signed during Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa’s state visit on Tuesday, elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership while marking 70 years of diplomatic ties.

Afghanistan Denies Visas to Pakistan Officials Amid Deadly Clashes

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Current Affairs

Kabul, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – Afghanistan denies visas to four senior Pakistan officials, including Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and intelligence chief Asim Malik, following Pakistan’s airspace violation in Afghanistan last

UN Rohingya Aid Funding Cliff Bangladesh Hits 500K

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the UN Rohingya aid funding cliff Bangladesh, where funding shortages could halve aid by 2026, endangering education, health, and nutrition for over 500,000

IMF Warns Pakistan for Rising Inflation to 6%

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

International Monetary Fund– IMF warns Pakistan for rising inflation and a shift to current account deficit in its latest World Economic Outlook released on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, projecting average inflation at

Pakistan Vietnam Trade Pact Talks Launch to Boost $1B Ties

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

Islamabad: Pakistan Vietnam trade pact talks commenced on October 14, 2025, with the signing of a joint declaration by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen

AI Data Center Investment India: Google Commits $15bn Surge

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Business

Google announced on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 a $15 billion investment over five years to build an AI data center in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This AI data center investment India marks the

FAO Support Bangladesh Deep-Sea Fishing Eyes 500,000-Ton Surge

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Business

FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu pledged support for Bangladesh deep-sea fishing in a Rome meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday. The Yunus FAO meeting, held during World Food Forum events, targeted

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