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ICC has confirmed Scotland replaces Bangladesh in the 2026 T20 World Cup after Dhaka’s boycott over security issues in India. The International Cricket Council announced on Saturday that Scotland replaces Bangladesh in
Five people died and 10 sustained injuries in DI Khan suicide blast at a peace committee member’s residence in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during a wedding ceremony on Friday night. At
India and the European Union are expected to declare the conclusion of negotiations for the India EU FTA on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with European
Pakistani forces mandate urgent relocation of thousands from Tirah Valley amid planned anti-Taliban offensive, sparking displacement fears across border regions. The Pakistan military has ordered thousands of families to leave Khyber District’s
A hoax bomb threat targeted an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Pune on Thursday evening, triggering chaos and security protocols just days before Republic Day. An IndiGo flight carrying over 100 passengers
Seven Indian fishermen arrested from Tamil Nadu face detention after a maritime patrol off Jaffna. Colombo: The Sri Lanka Navy arrested seven Indian fishermen on 20 January 2026 for alleged poaching in
Khalistan activists in Croatia allegedly trespassed into the Indian embassy, replacing the national flag and defacing property, prompting strong condemnations from both nations. This Indian Embassy vandalism brought the Khalistan activity into
Bangladesh has approved a proposal to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan, granting immediate duty-free access for 7,379 Bangladeshi products to the Japanese market. This milestone follows an agreement in principle
The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi has risen to 67. Rescue teams continue to search the debris for remains. Officials blame the blaze on negligence in a shop
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif among signatories to new international body aimed at Gaza reconstruction and global conflict resolution. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined US President Donald Trump and leaders from 18
ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday confirmed 27 additional judge appointments as permanent in the Sindh High Court, Lahore High Court and Peshawar High Court. The move followed recommendations from
DHAKA – Bangladesh election 2026 officially entered the active campaign phase on Thursday when the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) organised a grand public meeting in Sylhet featuring a high-profile Tarique Rahman rally.
DHAKA – Bangladesh election social media has emerged as a major front in the campaign for the February 12 parliamentary vote. Political groups use TikTok Bangladesh election content, Facebook Bangladesh election posts
KARACHI – The death toll in the Gul Plaza fire Karachi rose to at least 60 on Thursday with officials estimating 61 following the discovery of 30 bodies in a locked mezzanine-floor
Tensions in Assam’s Kokrajhar district ease after deadly clashes between Bodo and Adivasi communities, with authorities deploying forces to restore order. Kokrajhar violence erupted in western Assam on Monday night, claiming two
Afghanistan’s decision to skip the 10th ECO Ministerial Meeting on disaster risk reduction in Pakistan highlights strains in regional ties, as Kabul cites limited benefits amid ongoing vulnerabilities to natural hazards. Afghanistan
Lahore has reclaimed its spot as the world’s most polluted city, with an AQI of 452 recorded on Wednesday morning, according to IQAir data. This hazardous level poses immediate health threats to
Relief intensifies in remote Chipurson Valley after a 5.8-magnitude quake struck northern Pakistan on Monday, claiming lives and displacing hundreds amid freezing temperatures. A 5.8-magnitude Gilgit-Baltistan earthquake struck at 11:21 AM on
The ICC has dismissed Bangladesh’s request to relocate its matches from India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, insisting on no changes despite security claims. The ICC rejects Bangladesh’s plea to play
Police in Indian Kashmir summoned at least three journalists, demanding they sign a Kashmir journalists pledge not to disturb peace, after reports on mosque profiling. This occurred in Srinagar between 15 and
Daily returns of Afghans from Iran have surged to 1,000-2,000 through Herat’s Islam Qala border as protests subside. Migrants report increased police pressure, beatings and family separations. Officials call for urgent humanitarian
Pakistan warns the United Nations that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty constitutes weaponisation of water and endangers Pakistan water security. The statement was delivered at a UN-hosted policy roundtable. Pakistan
Italy backs July Charter reforms during high-level Dhaka meeting. Deputy Minister Matteo Perego di Cremnago affirms support for Bangladesh’s transition and February 12 election. Italy backs July Charter as Bangladesh pursues democratic
Pakistan Cricket Board supports Bangladesh refusal to play in India over security. PCB writes to ICC ahead of board meeting deciding participation in T20 World Cup 2026. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
China urges Taliban security to bolster for its citizens following a deadly explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul that killed seven people, including one Chinese national. An explosion ripped through a
India withdraws diplomats from Bangladesh due to escalating security concerns ahead of parliamentary elections. New Delhi: India has withdrawn the families of its diplomats posted in Bangladesh as a precautionary measure amid
The Federal Flood Commission issued a Kabul River flood warning on 20 January 2026. This alert targets rising water levels in the Kabul River and its tributaries from 22 to 23 January
PM Shehbaz Davos arrival to lead Pakistan’s push for global investments at the World Economic Forum amid economic reforms. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Davos on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to
The European Union nears a landmark EU India trade deal with New Delhi, as stated by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her address at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Dhaka: Bangladesh Dual citizenship has emerged as a major flashpoint in the country ahead of the 12 February parliamentary elections. The Bangladesh Election Commission reviewed objections against 25 candidates accused of holding
Kabul, Afghanistan – Millions of Afghans face starvation as the Afghanistan hunger crisis escalates amid harsh winter conditions and sharp Afghanistan aid reductions. Deportations from Iran and Pakistan have displaced over 2.5
Pakistan and China signed several Pakistan China agri MoUs on Monday, 19 January 2026, during a conference in Islamabad. Officials from both nations finalised agreements for joint ventures in 10 sectors. The
Moody’s Ratings projected India economy growth of 7.3% for fiscal year 2026 (ending March 2026) in a report released on 19 January 2026. The agency highlighted robust economic momentum that will lift
Nepal Telecom announced the cancellation of its Rs5 billion billing system bid on Sunday, following a Friday decision. The state-owned firm ousted Huawei, citing violations of Nepal’s public procurement law. The project
Human Rights Watch has criticised Sri Lanka’s proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act, stating that HRW Sri Lanka terrorism law provisions mirror the abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act it seeks
Bangladesh faces a critical ICC deadline on Wednesday, risking expulsion from the 2026 T20 World Cup if it refuses to play matches in India due to security concerns. The Bangladesh Cricket Board
Pakistan Air Force joins multinational forces in Saudi Arabia for Spears of Victory 2026, showcasing F-16 Block 52 capabilities in advanced warfare scenarios. A Pakistan Air Force contingent arrived at King Abdulaziz
Pakistan Cricket Board announces shift to PSL XI auction, replacing draft system to enhance transparency and player earnings, starting 26 March in expanded venues including Faisalabad. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has
India’s central bank has proposed linking BRICS digital currencies to simplify cross-border payments for trade and tourism. The RBI BRICS proposal, revealed by sources, aims for discussion at the 2026 summit hosted
India UAE deal to elevate bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, fortify defence collaboration and secure a decade-long LNG supply, marking a pivotal advancement in their strategic partnership. India and the
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir have initiated Kashmir mosque profiling by distributing forms to mosque committees, collecting extensive personal and institutional data. This exercise, which began earlier this month in Srinagar, seeks details
A Kabul blast ripped through a Chinese noodle restaurant in a Kabul hotel on Monday, January 19, 2026, killing seven people including one Chinese national and injuring at least 13 others. The
Islamabad, 19 January 2026: Pakistan has rolled out key power reforms by scrapping plans to procure 8,000 MW of expensive electricity. The move, announced by Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari
Dhaka, 19 January 2026: Bangladesh’s interim government has ordered a Bangladesh firearms deposit, requiring all firearms licence holders to submit their weapons at the nearest police station by 31 January 2026. The
Islamabad, 19 January 2026: Pakistan has approved the Hajj policy 2026, allocating a total quota of 179,210 pilgrims. The policy, aligned with Saudi guidelines, divides slots between government and private schemes. Applications
Karachi, 19 January 2026 — The Gul Plaza fire that devastated a multi-storey shopping centre on MA Jinnah Road has been brought under control after nearly 36 hours of intense firefighting. At
New Zealand defeated India by 41 runs in the third ODI at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The visitors posted 337 for 8 before bowling out the hosts
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on Monday, 19 January 2026, for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The
Washington: Republican Senator Jim Risch announced the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee will consider the US Senate Afghanistan aid bill on 29 January 2026. The legislation, known as the No Tax Dollars
US President Donald Trump invites PM Shehbaz Sharif to join the Gaza Board of Peace. The Foreign Office confirmed the invitation on 18 January 2026 in Islamabad. This move advances Trump’s 20-point
Rahim Yar Khan, January 19, 2026: Punjab and Sindh police forces initiated a large-scale katcha operation today. They deployed around 1,700 personnel equipped with drones and armoured personnel carriers to target bandits
US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to India to participate in the Gaza peace initiative, specifically the Board of Peace, according to sources. This move aims to involve key nations
Kabul – Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have contested a United Nations report that warns five million women and children will face acute malnutrition in the coming year. The World Food Programme (WFP) highlighted
Karachi – A devastating Gul Plaza fire broke out around 10:45pm on January 17, 2026, at the multi-storey shopping mall on MA Jinnah Road. The inferno claimed six lives, including firefighter Furqan
Kabul – An Afghan delegation comprising 50 members including traders left for Bangladesh on January 18, 2026. Led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Mawlawi Ahmadullah Zahid, the group aims to
Kabul – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of two detained Afghan Journalists, including female journalist Nazera Rashidi.
Dhaka – Bangladesh Navy forces intercepted a wooden trawler carrying 273 individuals attempting an illegal voyage to Malaysia on January 3, 2026. The operation took place 30 nautical miles southwest of Saint
UNESCO steps in with emergency aid to restore archives, education, and build Sri Lanka disaster resilience after Cyclone Ditwah’s deadly impact. UNESCO confirmed emergency assistance to Sri Lanka on Friday, January 16,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the ₹6,957-crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam on Sunday, 18 January 2026. The project aims to protect wildlife in Kaziranga National Park while
The Pakistan government borrowing net Rs1.192 trillion from scheduled banks during July-December 2025. This occurred in Islamabad amid a Rs331 billion shortfall in FBR revenue collection. The borrowing stemmed from increased spending
The Taliban recalls diplomats from Germany in a move that highlights ongoing shifts in Afghanistan’s foreign representation. Since November 2024, the Islamic Emirate has summoned back 13 officials appointed prior to the
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), met British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the BNP office in Gulshan, Dhaka. The discussion focused on
Lahore police arrested a suspected RAW operative named Mujtaba on Sunday, January 18, 2026, a major terror plot foiled in Lahore. The Counter Terrorism Department recovered explosives and maps from him, targeting
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a INR 22.20 crore fine on IndiGo airline on Saturday, January 17, 2026, for massive flight cancellations and delays in December 2025 that stranded
Islamabad, 17 January 2026 – The US Department of State has suspended immigrant visa issuance to applicants from Pakistan and 74 other selected countries starting January 21, 2026. This US visa pause
New Delhi, 17 January 2026 – India has rejected speculation that it plans to exit the Chabahar port development in Iran due to renewed US sanctions. On 16 January 2026, the Ministry
Islamabad, Saturday, January 17, 2026 – In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared pension declared legal right for all government employees. The apex court set aside the earlier
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances has confirmed 1,569 cases of enforced disappearances during the Awami League’s 15-year rule, describing them as systematic, politically motivated crimes with spikes ahead of elections
18 percent increase in detentions and Afghan arrests in Pakistan, during the first half of January 2026, according to a joint UNHCR-IOM report. The figure rose to 1726 individuals between 4 and
New Delhi, January 17, 2026: Delhi AQI today reached 376, categorised as very poor, while dense fog reduced visibility and caused widespread flight delays at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The minimum temperature
Government employees in Bangladesh staged a symbolic hunger strike in Thakurgaon demanding swift pay scale gazette implementation for the 9th pay scale Bangladesh. Government employees in Thakurgaon held a three-hour symbolic hunger
Indian forces detained nine crew members from a vessel that strayed into disputed waters, heightening tensions over maritime boundaries. Indian authorities arrested nine Pakistani fishermen and seized their boat in the Arabian
President Vladimir Putin described Russia Pakistan relations as genuinely mutually beneficial during a credentials ceremony in Moscow on Thursday, January 15, 2026, where Pakistan’s new ambassador presented his letters. The statement underscores
India’s Supreme Court has ruled that Tiger Global must pay capital gains tax on its 2018 Flipkart stake sale, deeming the Mauritius structure an avoidance scheme under GAAR. New Delhi: India’s Supreme
Nearly 1,200 brick kilns across Nepal began firing on 15 January 2026, prompting a smog alert. Experts warn of a decline in Kathmandu’s air quality due to low-grade coal emissions from these
The ECP suspends the membership of 152 lawmakers on 16 January 2026 due to non-filing of asset statements. This suspension of Pakistan lawmakers’ membership followed the failure to submit annual statements of
Pakistan delivered a strong Pakistan UN statement at the United Nations Security Council on 15 January 2026, expressing hope for early normalisation in Iran while firmly rejecting external interference in Iran. Ambassador
India is set to relax its defence FDI rules to encourage greater foreign participation in domestic defence companies, according to two government sources speaking on 16 January 2026. The planned relaxation of
Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey have prepared a draft trilateral defence agreement after nearly a year of talks, Defence Production Minister Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj revealed on 15 January 2026. The potential defence deal between Pakistan,
Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai has been appointed as the new opposition leader in Pakistan’s National Assembly, ending a prolonged vacancy. Mehmood Khan Achakzai, chairman of the Pashtunkhwa Milli
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Chinese delegation led by Vice Minister Sun Haiyan on 15 January 2026, stressing timely completion of CPEC II to strengthen economic ties. The talks at
New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has warned Apple that it will advance the India Apple antitrust case unilaterally if the company fails to submit required responses by next week.
Bangladesh’s cricketers ended their boycott of domestic matches on Thursday after the Bangladesh Cricket Board removed director Najmul Islam as finance committee chairman and he issued a public apology for disparaging remarks.
India’s commerce secretary announces that negotiations on the India EU trade deal are nearing completion, with a potential signing during the upcoming summit in New Delhi. India expects to conclude talks on
Bangladesh faces escalating Bangladesh women violence as attacks on women, girls, and minorities increase ahead of the February 12, 2026 general elections. Human Rights Watch reports heightened gender-based violence and targeted assaults
Pakistan’s passport has risen five places to 98th in the Henley Passport Index 2026, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 31 destinations. The improvement reflects diplomatic efforts and new agreements. Pakistani passport
Indian Railways freight record reached new heights on January 5, 2026, with 892 interchange trains managed between the Dedicated Freight Corridor network and five zonal railways of Indian Railways. The Ministry of
The United States has suspended immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, effective January 21, 2026. The State Department cites high risk of applicants becoming a public charge. This
India has shut down a medical college in Indian-administered Kashmir after right-wing Hindu protests over Muslims admissions Kashmir medical college. The National Medical Commission revoked recognition for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Bengaluru visit on January 13, 2026, highlighted key collaborations in technology and innovation during his two-day India tour. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday, January
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a call from Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi on 14 January 2026 to discuss regional tensions as protests grip Iran, prompting India to issue a
Russia’s special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, confirmed on 13 January 2026 that Moscow maintains no talks with US on Afghan matters. This declaration from Kabulov underscores the absence of Russia
Bangladesh cricketers boycott and have issued a stark ultimatum to BCB director M Najmul Islam, demanding his resignation amid the Tamim Iqbal controversy, with a potential boycott of all sports from Thursday.
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets have surged in demand, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirming active talks with multiple nations for exports. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed on Wednesday, January 14, 2026,
The Givernment of Punjab bans petrol cars and also diesel vehicles for its departments, mandating only electric or hybrid options to combat smog and promote sustainable transport in the province. Punjab authorities
India-Bangladesh military ties continue to function through regular and open communication channels, even as Dhaka navigates its transition under an interim government. Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi confirmed ongoing dialogues with
EU EOM Bangladesh deploys nearly 200 observers to monitor the February 12 national polls and referendum, ensuring an impartial assessment of the electoral process amid calls for credible and inclusive voting. Bangladesh
Bangladesh election authorities have issued special visa guidelines for Bangladesh and suspended visa on arrival for Bangladesh from January 15 to February 15, 2026, to strengthen security ahead of the national parliamentary
Pakistan stablecoin developments took a significant step forward on 14 January 2026, when senior officials in Islamabad signed an MoU with SC Financial Technologies, an affiliate of World Liberty Financial. The agreement
The 10-minute delivery ban in India emerged in early 2026 when Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met executives from Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zepto. The directive followed a December 2025 strike by