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The Afghanistan Cricket Board unveiled the relaunch of the Afghanistan Premier League at a ceremony in Dubai on Saturday. The Afghanistan T20 League will feature five franchises and commence in September 2026
A massive fire broke out in Kabul’s iconic Mandawi market early Sunday morning, December 21, 2025. The Kabul Mandawi fire caused estimated losses of $700,000 after destroying eight shops and 10 warehouses
The Indian Visa Application Centre in Chittagong halted all Indian visa applications indefinitely starting Sunday, December 21, 2025. Authorities cited a recent security incident at the Indian High Commission in the port
Bangladeshi law enforcement agencies had arrested 5,949 individuals across the country as of Sunday, December 21, 2025, under Operation Devil Hunt Phase 2, according to reports citing data from the Home Ministry.
Inqilab Mancha issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Bangladesh’s interim government on Saturday, demanding arrests of Sharif Osman Hadi killers after thousands joined a Shahbagh protest following his burial. The group warned of
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that Afghan refugees in Pakistan confront an uncertain future. Nearly 942,200 have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan in 2025, many forcibly, amid escalating
Heavy winter lashed Balochistan rains on Saturday, 20 December, 2025, killing two women in a road accident in Noshki district and injuring at least 13 others across the province. Power supply halted
India announced its 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain. Shubman Gill was dropped, while Ishan Kishan returned. The team aims
Rawalpindi, Saturday, 20 December 2025 – Imran Khan 17 years Toshakhana verdict landed in Adiala Jail. Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand sentences PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to 17 years
New York/Dhaka, Saturday, 20 December 2025 – The UN urges calm ahead of Bangladesh’s elections. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the killing of youth protest leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. He appealed for
Bangladesh is in a state of mourning for Sharif Osman Hadi, which continues today. The country halts normal activities to honour the slain activist from the 2024 uprising. His death triggered widespread
Islamabad, Saturday, 20 December 2025 – The Board of Executive Directors of World Bank approves $700 million in financing for Pakistan on Friday. This funding aims to promote macroeconomic stability and enhance
The International Monetary Fund has approved US$206 million in emergency aid for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. The funding addresses urgent needs after the storm killed over 600 people and displaced more
UNHCR announced on Saturday, December 20, 2025, that nearly 2.8 million Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran this year. The returns include both voluntary repatriations and forced deportations, straining
Pakistan has demanded an explanation from India over abrupt drops in Chenab river flows, alleging a Baglihar dam under the Indus Waters Treaty violation. The disruption, recorded from December 10 to 16,
Lahore, Pakistan – Air quality in Lahore worsened significantly on December 20, 2025, with the AQI peaking at 504 at 5 PM, according to IQAir data. This placed the city among the
India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth T20 international on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hardik Pandya’s 63 off 25 balls and Tilak Varma’s
Bangladesh observed a day of state mourning on 20 December 2025 as thousands gathered for the funeral of slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi, whose death has fuelled anti-India unrest and demands for
Sri Lanka elephant burning incident led to the arrest of three men on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Police detained the suspects after a viral video showed them setting a wild elephant on
India’s Competition Commission launched an investigation into IndiGo CCI probe, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The regulator reviews IndiGo antitrust allegations following widespread flight disruptions that cancelled thousands of services across the
India and Oman signed the India Oman CEPA on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Muscat. The agreement grants duty-free market access to 99% of Indian exports by value and deepens the Oman-India
Kabul opens Kyrgyz Trade House as bilateral ties deepen with new agreements. Kyrgyzstan Afghanistan trade received a major boost this week when private sector firms from both countries signed deals worth $157
India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for dense fog north India on 19 December 2025, affecting Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar and Uttarakhand. Visibility dropped to near zero in many areas,
43 Pakistani farmers devastated by the 2022 floods are filing a landmark claim in a German court against RWE and Heidelberg Materials, seeking compensation for climate-induced damages under the polluter pays principle.
India’s Parliament approved the SHANTI Bill on Thursday, enabling private companies to enter the tightly controlled civil nuclear sector. The legislation, passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and Rajya Sabha on
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution on Thursday, reaffirming the right to self-determination for peoples under colonial, foreign or alien occupation. The UNGA Pakistan resolution passed by consensus in
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Rohingya aid cuts by the United States have compelled thousands of refugee families in Bangladesh to marry off young girls and send children into hazardous labour to survive. The
Indian club Mohun Bagan Super Giant faces a ban from AFC competitions until 2027-28 and financial penalties exceeding $400,000 after refusing to travel to Iran for a match, citing safety concerns amid
Violent protests rocked Bangladesh on Friday following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent student leader. Demonstrators torched media offices and vandalised cultural sites in Dhaka, amid rising anti-India protests Bangladesh.
New Delhi, Thursday, December 18, 2025 – India-Afghanistan traditional medicine ties strengthened through high-level discussions. Afghanistan‘s Public Health Minister, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, held talks with India’s Minister of State for AYUSH,
Private sector representatives from Afghanistan-Kyrgyzstan concluded trade memorandums of understanding valued at more than $156 million during a conference held in Kabul on December 17, 2025. The Afghanistan-Kyrgyzstan deal, valued at $
Election Commission directives focus on postal voting and voter inclusion ahead of the February 12 polls. The Election Commission of Bangladesh issued detailed instructions on December 17, 2025, to facilitate participation in
Pakistan Polio Campaign: More than 37 million children receive drops in the opening phase of the final nationwide drive targeting 45 million. Over 37 million children under five years received polio vaccine
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Libya on Wednesday, 18 December 2025. He met Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed
The Gilgit-Baltistan government issued the deosai national park ban through its Forest, Parks and Wildlife Department. A notification released on 17 December 2025 prohibits the establishment of seasonal hotels and other commercial
The commission probing the Nepal Gen Z protest crackdown has sought a one-month extension to finish recording statements and finalise its report. Chair Gauri Bahadur Karki made the request during a meeting
Goods transporters called off their 10-day nationwide strike on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, after federal and provincial governments accepted key demands. The Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance announced the decision following successful negotiations
New Delhi, 18 December 2025 – India eases visa Chinese professionals through significant reforms to its business visa system. The changes simplify processes for foreign engineers and technicians needed in manufacturing. The
Delhi activated Delhi GRAP 4 restrictions on 13 December 2025 to combat severe air pollution levels exceeding 450 on the Air Quality Index. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked stage
India chip race advances its position in the semiconductor sector through government-backed initiatives and private investments, aiming to reduce import dependence and establish domestic manufacturing capabilities. India has approved 10 semiconductor projects
As of December 17, 2025, the Maldives has transformed into a destination for budget-conscious visitors. Government reforms about affordable Maldives travel, since 2009 have allowed guesthouses on inhabited islands, making affordable travel
The European Union announced on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, the deployment of EU election observers to Bangladesh to monitor the parliamentary elections scheduled for 12 February 2026. High Representative Kaja Kallas has
Reports emerged on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, highlighting a growing crisis as India poll workers suicide cases rise during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Booth-level officers face an extreme workload
Apple enters preliminary discussions with local firms to assemble and package iPhone components in India for the first time. Apple India chip assembly will give a major boost in native growth. Apple
India summons Bangladesh envoy including High Commissioner to New Delhi on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to express strong concerns over security threats to the Indian mission in Dhaka. The move highlights escalating
Kathmandu, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – Nepal inflation rate fell to 1.11 percent year-on-year in mid-November, Nepal Rastra Bank reported. This marks a steep drop from 5.60 percent in the same period
Cameron Green topped the list of most expensive players IPL 2026 auction after Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for ₹25.20 crore on December 16. The bid set a new record for the
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 91.075 against the US dollar this week as trump india tariffs and stalled negotiations with the Trump administration continue to pressure the currency. Steep
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until 23 January 2026. The Pakistan Airports Authority issued a fresh Notice about Pakistan airspace ban to Airmen (NOTAM) confirming the continuation of
Samangan earthquake survivors in Khulm district and other affected areas continue to endure severe hardship more than six weeks after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit northern Afghanistan on 3 November 2025. Residents
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has altered its flight schedules in four Punjab cities due to pia fog delays triggered by persistent dense fog. The disruptions affect operations in Lahore, Multan, Sialkot, and
India pioneers satellite connectivity for disaster response as Cyclone Ditwah floods devastate neighbour. The Indian Army has deployed satellite-based internet for the first time in a humanitarian mission to restore communications in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman on Monday, 15 December 2025, for a two-day visit to Jordan. During PM Modi Jordan visit, he met King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein to
Dense fog severely disrupted air travel across North India on Monday, 15 December 2025, with Delhi worst affected. Delhi fog flight cancellations reached 228 at Indira Gandhi International Airport, including 131 departures
Budget travellers eye backpacking South Asia in 2026 amid forecasts of record arrivals and improved infrastructure. Experts predict foreign tourist numbers will exceed pre-pandemic levels across India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Tourism
Severe ecological disruption hits Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed biodiversity hotspot as experts assess long-term habitat loss and invasive spread after the 28 November storm. Cyclone Ditwah takes heavy toll on Sri Lanka’s biodiversity
Lionel Messi brought his GOAT Tour to a close in Delhi on Monday, December 15, 2025. The Argentine superstar took a lap of honour at Arun Jaitley Stadium. He greeted chanting supporters,
The transporters strike Pakistan has paralysed supply chains in Sindh province, entering its ninth day on Monday, December 16, 2025. Cargo transporters halted operations, stranding raw materials and finished goods on highways.
Pakistan Russia Oil Deal Talks Progress as energy ministries engage in direct talks, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms. Pakistan pursues a comprehensive oil-sector agreement with Russia. Energy ministries of both countries currently
Bangladesh press secretary Shafiqul Alam declared on Monday there is no possibility of an Awami League return to power through upcoming national elections. He emphasised that no democratic country would permit a
Katcha dacoits abducted 25 male passengers from a passenger bus in Rahim Yar Khan district on Monday, police said. The bus, travelling from Multan to Sialkot, was stopped by armed men near
India clinched a commanding 3-0 victory over top-seeded Hong Kong, China, to secure their maiden Squash World Cup title on home soil at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 India. The triumph
On Monday the Pakistan Navy conducted a successful Pakistan Navy surface-to-air missile firing exercise in the North Arabian Sea. Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Commander Pakistan Fleet, oversaw the operation where a naval
A coalition of six regional powers convened in Tehran to confront Afghanistan terrorism head-on, demanding the Taliban dismantle terror networks on Afghan soil. The forum highlighted persistent threats that undermine stability across
Thousands of Afghanistan returnees in makeshift camps outside Kabul have urged the Islamic Emirate for immediate winter support, as sub-zero temperatures threaten lives amid ongoing deportations from Pakistan and Iran. Over 2.5
DHAKA: India categorically rejected assertions from Bangladesh’s interim government on Sunday, December 14, 2025, denying any use of its territory for activities harmful to its neighbour. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
India and France signed a revamped tax treaty on December 12, 2025, slashing dividend withholding taxes and granting Delhi enhanced rights over capital gains. This India France tax treaty, inked in New
Rohtak, Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Haryana fog accident as dense fog reduced visibility to near zero, causing multiple vehicles to pile up on key highways. Over 50 vehicles collided in separate
New Delhi, Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Mexico tariff hike on India, as the Latin American nation approved duties of up to 50% on imports from countries without free trade agreements. The
Kadugli, Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed Sudanese after a drone strike targeted a United Nations logistics base in Kadugli, South Kordofan, on Saturday. Six troops died. Eight others suffered
Karachi, Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Pakistani fishermen detained an India after 11 crew members, including two minors, were arrested by the Indian Coast Guard on December 10 near Jakhau in Gujarat.
Islamabad, Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Pakistan’s finance ministry has rejected claims that 11 structural new benchmarks added under the ongoing International Monetary Fund programme represent new or abrupt conditions. A spokesperson
Lionel Messi India tour was eagerly awaited descended into disorder on Saturday when frustrated fans threw bottles and vandalised a stadium, forcing the football icon to cut short his appearance. Organisers face
Maldives officials project 2.4 million tourists for affordable Maldives travel in 2026. New budget measures and guesthouse expansions cut costs for budget Maldives vacation 2026 seekers, especially from South Asia. Reforms promise
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has extended the deadline for bids on PSL new franchises to December 22, 2025, from the original December 15. This move responds to surging international interest from
Iran hosts a key regional gathering on Afghanistan tomorrow, but the Taliban will skip the event despite an invitation. The move highlights deepening Afghanistan Pakistan tensions as neighbours seek dialogue. Iran’s Foreign
Delhi air pollution reached severe levels on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 460. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) activated Stage IV of the
Thousands of Rohingya refugees flee overcrowded Bangladesh camps via traffickers to Malaysia, facing deadly risks amid aid cuts and Myanmar violence. Rohingya traffickers Malaysia lure desperate refugees from Bangladesh camps with promises
Special envoys from seven countries gather in Tehran. The Iran regional meeting on Afghanistan will take place in Tehran next week. Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced the event on 12 December 2025. Special
Turkish leader offers support for regional stability mechanism. The Shehbaz Sharif Erdogan meeting in Ashgabat took place on the sidelines of an international forum in Turkmenistan. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed
The President announces the polling date for the 33-seat assembly. Gilgit-Baltistan elections on January 24 will see voters choose a new legislative assembly. President Asif Ali Zardari approved the date on 12
The Afghan repatriation process in Lower Dir has gained momentum. Authorities report 212 families, totalling 1,170 individuals, returned to Afghanistan in recent days. Officials expect more departures soon. The district administration initiates
India and the European Union face a delay in finalising an India EU FTA, with negotiators no longer optimistic about concluding a free trade agreement by the end of 2025. Talks remain
IndiGo Compensation – India’s largest carrier, announced on 12 December 2025 an estimated payout exceeding $55 million (INR 5 billion) in compensation to customers hit by mass flight disruptions. The chaos, triggered
Indigenous Singsa-Bhote community leaders filed a second writ petition in November 2025 at Nepal’s Supreme Court. They target the 63 MW Chhujung River Hydropower Project in the Lungbasamba region. The action challenges
Lahore, December 13, 2025 – Goods transporters across Pakistan halted operations for a sixth day on Saturday, protesting the Punjab traffic ordinance 2025. The wheel jam strike Pakistan has triggered widespread supply
IOC Taliban talks have opened a narrow path for Afghan women athletes to reclaim their place in sports, amid ongoing restrictions imposed by the Taliban. On Friday, Samira Asghari, Afghanistan’s representative on
ISLAMABAD – The International Monetary Fund imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan during the second review of its $7 billion extended fund facility on Thursday. These target corruption, tax reforms, and sector
KATHMANDU – Nepal Gen Z protests in September 2025 triggered widespread unrest that killed 77 people and inflicted over $586 million in losses on the nation’s $42 billion economy, according to a
South Asia emerges as a top region as best places for solo female traveler in 2025, with rising tourist numbers and safety measures boosting confidence. From India’s coastal retreats to Nepal’s mountain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a productive phone conversation on Thursday. This Modi Trump call focusing on trade, defence and regional stability amid ongoing tariff negotiations. Indian
India eases Chinese Business Visas, cutting processing to four weeks and removing extra checks, officials said. This step aims to revive economic links strained since a 2020 border clash. The move follows
Peshawar air quality reached hazardous levels throughout 2025, driven by unchecked emissions and seasonal smog. Official data from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows average PM2.5 concentrations hit 98.2 µg/m³
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat on Thursday to vow stronger Pakistan Turkmenistan bilateral ties. The Shehbaz Sharif Turkmenistan visit, part of a two-day official trip, focused
Bangladesh’s Election Commission has scheduled the parliamentary election 2026 for February 12, the first national vote since the 2024 mass uprising ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin
OTTAWA – India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K Patnaik held key meetings with senior Canadian officials this week. The discussions advanced India Canada bilateral ties through focused talks on parliamentary cooperation
NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday. The Modi-Tajani meeting took place in New Delhi at 4:35 PM. Discussions focused on the Italy-India
NEW DELHI – Mexico imposed up to 50 per cent tariffs on goods from India and other Asian nations without trade pacts on Thursday. The Senate approved Mexico tariffs measure at 4:35
UNITED NATIONS – Pakistan warned the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that the Pakistan Afghan terrorism threat from Afghan soil endangers national security and sovereignty. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad delivered the
ISLAMABAD – The State Bank received a $1.2 billion as Pakistan IMF tranche on Thursday. This disbursement follows the IMF Executive Board’s approval of the second review under the Extended Fund Facility