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New Delhi, January 5, 2026 – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar commenced his six-day Jaishankar France visit on January 4, meeting French leaders in Paris to discuss bilateral progress and global matters,
Communal tension in Nepal erupted on Sunday, January 4, 2026, when protests over a TikTok video with alleged anti-Hindu content turned violent in Birgunj town near the India border. Police lobbed tear
Dhaka airport satellite disruption exposes vulnerabilities in Bangladesh’s aviation infrastructure, with air traffic without satellite Bangladesh relying on backups amid ongoing VSAT interference Dhaka and heightened aviation safety Dhaka airport concerns during
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has agreed to assist Pakistan in developing Pakistan Energy Transition Investment Plan. This follows a recent scoping mission that engaged
US President Donald Trump has warned of higher India tariffs, unless New Delhi reduces Russian oil imports. The threat, issued on 5 January 2026, highlights growing US-India trade tensions. Prime Minister Narendra
Kabul, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – Afghan and Iranian officials met to advance Afghan Iranian agriculture cooperation. Deputy Minister Mawlawi Sadr Azam Usmani hosted Iran’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Safdar Niazi Shahraki. They
Beijing, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing to lead the Pakistan China dialogue. He co-chairs the seventh strategic dialogue with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The
Lahore, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – A constitutional petition has challenged the PIA privatisation challenge in the Lahore High Court. Advocate Nabeel Javed Kahloon filed it against the Rs135 billion Arif Habib
Dhaka, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – The number of fake mobile IDs in Bangladesh has surged to 39.12 million instances over the past decade. The rollout of the National Equipment Identity Register
Dhaka, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – Bangladesh’s Election Commission has formed a 10-member committee to handle the removal of deceased voters from the electoral roll throughout the year. The panel, led by
Dhaka, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – At least 296 Bangladeshis died in Bangladesh border killings over the last decade, from 2016 to 2025. India’s Border Security Force caused 213 of these through
Dhaka, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – Bangladesh has formally instructed its cricket board to seek a Bangladesh T20 World Cup shift from India to Sri Lanka. The move follows safety concerns for
Odisha Quarry Collapse: Several workers lost their lives in a rock collapse triggered by an explosion at an unauthorised stone quarry near Gopalpur village in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district. Rescue teams continue efforts
India expressed deep concern over developments in the India Venezuela crisis after US special forces arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas on Sunday, January 3, 2026.
32 Afghans detained in Turkey, hidden in a sewage tanker during operations in Diyarbakır, highlighting efforts to curb irregular migration towards Europe. The incident led to five arrests on human trafficking charges,
Protests erupted in Gilgit-Baltistan on Saturday against the appointment of 14 members to the caretaker cabinet, with demonstrators alleging bias and poll rigging ahead of GB elections 2026. Eight arrests followed road
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call with Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday, January 3, 2026, discussing the regional situation Pakistan Saudi ties
Austria provided USD 1 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on Friday, January 2, 2026. The aid supports returning Afghan refugees. UNHCR announced the contribution in Kabul. It aims
Pakistan rejects Jaishankar’s irresponsible assertions on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Foreign Office issued a statement in Islamabad. Jaishankar made the remarks during a speech in Chennai on Friday. He called Pakistan
Pakistan’s Air Force showcases advanced precision with indigenously developed Taimoor missile in recent trial. The Pakistan Air Force successfully tested the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile on January 3, 2026. The indigenously developed
India Sports Achievements 2025: India capped a remarkable year in sports by clinching multiple global titles and setting records, highlighted by maiden victories in cricket and squash, alongside Neeraj Chopra’s breakthrough throw.
Discover Maldives hidden gems as tourism surges. New guides spotlight undiscovered Maldives islands from northern atolls to southern reserves. Officials project growth beyond USD 5.4 billion in receipts. South Asian travellers eye
State-run Coal India Limited has permitted direct foreign buyers participation in its coal India e-auctions, allowing entities from neighbouring countries to bid for coal supplies. The move, effective 1 January 2026, targets
Inqilab Mancha issued a stark warning to Bangladesh’s interim government, threatening a mass movement to oust it unless the Hadi murder trial concludes within 30 working days. The demand follows ongoing Bangladesh
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing to co-chair the Pakistan China strategic dialogue with Wang Yi, marking the 7th round on 4 January 2026. The talks focus on bilateral cooperation
Dense fog Islamabad reduced visibility to 25 metres in parts of the twin cities on Friday, January 3, 2026, halting airport operations for hours and delaying trains amid the intensifying Pakistan cold
Islamabad and New Delhi completed the annual Pakistan India nuclear installations exchange on 1 January 2026. Diplomats conducted simultaneous information sharing in both capitals. This marks the 35th consecutive year under the
Canada’s transport regulator has urged Air India to probe the air india pilot alcohol incident where a captain reported for duty under the influence at Vancouver International Airport. The event occurred on
Dense fog in Bangladesh led to multiple collisions on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway, injuring at least 20 people. The accidents happened over 10 hours from Thursday night to Friday morning in Munshiganj district.
Pakistan’s FIA officers punished for roles in human trafficking Pakistan and Pakistan graft during the last four months of 2025. The actions followed 214 departmental inquiries and included dismissals and demotions. Announced
Rashid Khan will captain Afghanistan’s 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The announcement on 31 December 2025 includes key returns like Mujeeb Ur
Bangladesh women candidates number just 110 out of 2,582 total aspirants for the February 2026 polls. Nominations closed on Sunday, December 29, 2025. The Election Commission will scrutinise papers from Monday, January
Flash floods struck multiple provinces in Afghanistan on Thursday, January 2, 2026, killing at least 17 people and injuring 11 others. Heavy rains Afghanistan ended a dry spell but caused roof collapses
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shook hands with Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on Tuesday, December 31, 2025. The Dhaka handshake occurred ahead of former Bangladesh Prime
IndiGo announced an allowance increase for pilots effective Wednesday, January 1, 2026, weeks after mass flight cancellations disrupted travel. The changes address pilot concerns amid regulatory scrutiny over roster planning failures that
Pakistan’s CPI inflation eased to 5.6% year-on-year in December 2025, down from 6.1% in November. The data, released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, showed prices fell
Two monorail trains collided inside a tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday, December 31, 2025. The India monorail crash injured 109 workers, with brake failure cited
India manufacturing PMI activity weakened in December 2025, with the HSBC PMI falling to 55.0 from 56.6 in November. This marked the slowest growth in two years, driven by softer new orders
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) took over ownership of Chattogram Royals on Wednesday, 25 December 2025, after the franchise owner withdrew. This happened a day before the start of BPL 2025-26. The
In the Delhi New Year crackdown known as Operation Aaghat 3.0, police arrested 285 accused under various acts. The drive targeted vulnerable areas across the capital on Friday, December 27, 2025. Officials
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conducted his first official visit to Pakistan on 26 December 2025, meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. The leaders held substantive talks to
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a Taxila forgotten city at Bhir Mound in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The Punjab Department of Archaeology team found structures and artefacts predating the sixth century BC during
India water crisis intensified in 2025 as beverage giants like Heineken and Diageo grappled with groundwater shortages in Rajasthan. Government data shows national extraction at 247.22 billion cubic metres against 407.75 billion
Saudi Arabia deported the highest number of Indians in 2025, exceeding 11,000 cases, while the United States recorded around 3,800 deportations despite global focus on American immigration enforcement. More than 24,600 Indians
New Delhi — Hindu killing in Bangladesh has once again drawn sharp condemnation from India. The Ministry of External Affairs expressed grave concern on Friday over continued violence against religious minorities. Spokesperson
Tokyo — The Afghan embassy in Japan will officially close after January 31, 2026. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo announced on Friday. The mission will suspend all
Ankara — Afghans detained in Turkey surpassed 42,000 in 2025. The Presidency of Migration Management announced the figures on Thursday. The total irregular migrants detained reached 152,694. Afghans constituted the largest single
Kabul — Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has signalled openness to negotiations with Pakistan to ease escalating security tensions, as Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani said Kabul remains willing to engage in dialogue to resolve
Dhaka, Friday, December 26, 2025 – Bangladesh postal voting registration has crossed the 7.4 lakh threshold. More than 717,000 eligible voters completed enrolment through the Postal Vote BD app for the upcoming
Dhaka, Friday, December 26, 2025 – Bangladesh judiciary reforms 2025 delivered notable administrative gains, including the Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance and procedural amendments. The Bangladesh case backlog in 2025, however, continues unabated,
Washington, Friday, December 26, 2025 – Chinese combat aircraft exports increasingly concentrate on Pakistan, a new Pentagon report has revealed. The annual assessment on China’s military power identifies Pakistan as the primary
Islamabad, Friday, December 26, 2025 – Mohamed bin Zayed Pakistan visit commenced on Friday when UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan landed in Islamabad for his inaugural official trip to
Rawalpindi, Friday, December 26, 2025 – Pakistan-Jordan military cooperation took a significant step forward on Thursday as Major General Yousef Ahmed Al Huneiti, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the
Fires ravage refugee camps, wiping out vital medical facility and shelters amid ongoing humanitarian challenges. Two separate fires hit Rohingya camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, within hours. The first Rohingya camp fire
India’s newest aviation hub, Navi Mumbai International Airport, commenced operations on Thursday with 48 flights handling over 4,000 passengers, easing Mumbai’s air traffic burden. Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations in
Delhi air quality deteriorates to the very poor category on Friday, December 26, 2025, with an AQI of 310 recorded at 8 AM, reversing a brief improvement to 234 the previous day,
Islamabad: Over two million Afghan refugees in Pakistan remain in the country despite more than one million returns to Afghanistan in 2025. The figures come from the latest UNHCR report Afghans Pakistan,
Security forces conducted intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, neutralising 11 militants and recovering arms, amid escalating violence in the region. The terrorists killed in Pakistan was response of intelligence report.
Dushanbe: Five people died in a Tajikistan Afghanistan border clash on 25 December 2025, when armed intruders from Afghanistan attacked a guard post in Shamsiddin Shokhin district. Tajik forces neutralised three infiltrators,
Dhaka, Thursday, December 25, 2025 – The Election Commission has introduced Bangladesh in-country postal voting guidelines that enable detainees across the country to exercise their voting rights. Released on Tuesday, these rules
Dhaka, Thursday, December 25, 2025 – Bangladesh to ban internet shutdowns through a new amendment ordinance approved by the Advisory Council on Wednesday. The Bangladesh Telecommunication (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 introduces a permanent
Peshawar, Thursday, December 25, 2025 – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government officially launched the KP disaster management plan 2026 on Tuesday. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority hosted the ceremony in Peshawar. The plan
New Delhi, Thursday, December 25, 2025 – India has unveiled reforms to simplify import quality checks, a step aimed at addressing the United States’ concerns during talks for a potential trade agreement.
Kabul Water Crisis: residents face acute drinking water shortage as groundwater depletion in Kabul accelerates amid population growth and climate change. Experts project aquifers could exhaust by 2030, displacing millions in the
New Delhi: The Ministry of Civil Aviation granted no-objection certificates to new airlines in India like Al Hind Air and FlyExpress airline on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Shankh Air had received its
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received 12 bids for two PSL new franchises on 24 December 2025 in Lahore. The announcement followed a tender process that attracted parties from the United States,
Islamabad: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will undertake his first official visit to Pakistan on Friday, 26 December 2025. The visit follows an invitation from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz
New Delhi announced reforms on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to streamline import procedures. The trade ministry detailed measures that cut red tape for importers. These steps respond to US complaints about complex
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, landed in Dhaka on Thursday after 17 years in exile, greeted by massive crowds amid political shifts following Sheikh Hasina’s 2024 ouster. Tarique Rahman
India aid to Sri Lanka reached a new level on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced a USD 450 million reconstruction package. The commitment followed Cyclone Ditwah,
Aravalli hills protests gained momentum on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as environmentalists and citizens demonstrated across Rajasthan and Haryana. Demonstrators opposed a Supreme Court order from November 20 that adopted a uniform
The India Bangladesh crisis escalated sharply on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with mutual suspensions of visa services disrupting travel between the neighbors. Bangladesh has halted consular and visa operations at its High
Dhaka air quality deteriorated sharply on Wednesday morning, ranking second worst in the world with an AQI of 236, classified as very unhealthy. Residents in the Bangladeshi capital faced heightened health risks
Karachi authorities imposed a ban on daytime movement of heavy vehicles across the city on Tuesday. The measure, effective from 23 December 2025 to 22 February 2026, targets dumper trucks and other
As 2026 approaches, travellers across South Asia seek budget-friendly destinations in India for a gentle reset. These spots offer low-cost stays, free activities and natural serenity amid stable post-monsoon weather. New Delhi,
Nepal has rolled out a five-year action plan to address the Mount Everest garbage crisis, targeting waste accumulation that threatens the Himalayan ecosystem. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation approved
Hindutva activists protested in Delhi against the Hindu Man lynching in Bangladesh, escalating tensions between the neighbours. The incident highlights risks to Bangladesh Hindu minorities amid blasphemy claims. Protests erupted outside the
Pakistan’s government has sold a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines to the Arif Habib-led consortium for PKR 135 billion after a competitive auction on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, marking the first
Authorities in Assam imposed Section 163 restrictions in West Karbi Anglong district after protesters from Assam protests demanding eviction of illegal encroachers torched a council leader’s house and clashed with police on
Dhaka: Informal women workers from tea gardens, fisheries, domestic work and home-based garment sectors convened in Dhaka on December 9, 2025, announcing the formation of the National Women Workers Forum. The new
Lahore, Pakistan – Lahore most polluted city emerged worldwide for the second consecutive day on Monday, December 23, 2025, as air quality deteriorated sharply amid persistent Punjab smog. Residents faced hazardous conditions,
India has extended a $450 million assistance aid to Sri Lanka to support recovery from Cyclone Ditwah. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the aid during his visit to Colombo on Tuesday,
The US seeks market access for GM crops in India as trade tensions rise with 50 per cent tariffs. Farmers fear losses from imports that could undercut non-GM exports. Government remains cautious
An Islamabad court has awarded Rs5.4 billion in AirBlue crash compensation to families of eight victims from the 2010 tragedy that killed 152 people. The ruling came on Saturday, December 20, 2025,
Nepal unveiled the Nepal Everest cleanup plan on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation drafted the five-year Everest Cleaning Action Plan running from 2025 to 2029.
Police in Dhaka arrested 17 individuals and identified 31 more in connection with the attacks on the Bangladesh media houses that occurred on December 18, 2025. The assaults targeted the offices of
The United States approved a Pakistan F-16 upgrade package valued at USD 686 million on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress earlier this month. No objections arose
Pakistan finalised a major arms deal with Libya worth over USD 4 billion on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The pact supplies advanced military equipment to the Libyan National Army (LNA). Four Pakistani
The Delhi fog chaos has continued for the seventh consecutive day as of December 22, 2025. Dense fog in Delhi dropped visibility to near zero in many areas. Delhi flights and trains
Approximately 6.8 million refugees have returned to Afghanistan over the past four years. Acting Minister for Refugees and Repatriation Mawlawi Abdul Kabir stated this during a meeting on durable solutions for displaced
Rights groups condemn Bangladesh media attacks following coordinated assaults on December 18, 2025. Mobs targeted the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star with vandalism, looting, and arson. Chhayanaut faced similar
The Ishaq Dar-Iran-Turkiye talks took place on December 21, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar conducted separate phone conversations with Iran’s Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Turkiye’s Hakan
Bangladesh rejects India’s misleading propaganda claim concerning a protest outside its high commission in Delhi on December 20, 2025. Around 20-25 youths gathered to demonstrate against the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das,
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct the ISRO LVM3 launch on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, deploying the BlueBird Block-2 satellite for US firm AST SpaceMobile. The LVM3 M6 mission lifts
As winter sets in across much of the globe, travellers seek Winter destinations South Asia for diverse climates. From snowy Himalayan peaks in India and Nepal to sunny beaches in Sri Lanka
In Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh province, children scour garbage for plastic bottles and cans to earn 200 to 500 Afghanis daily. This hazardous child labour in Afghanistan stems from widespread poverty and joblessness, with
Dubai, Monday, December 22, 2025 – Pakistan secured the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup title with a commanding 191-run win against India in the final at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday.
Climate March Karachi: Hundreds of activists, including labour union members and students, marched from Frere Hall to the Karachi Press Club on Sunday, 21 December 2025, demanding an end to fossil fuel
New Zealand and India finalised a landmark free trade agreement on Monday, 22 December 2025, unlocking market access for Kiwi exporters to 1.4 billion consumers while India eyes USD 20 billion in
Pakistan beat India U19 Asia Cup final by 191 runs on Sunday in Dubai. Sameer Minhas scored 172 as Pakistan posted 347 for 8. Ali Raza led the bowling attack to dismiss