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Pakistani forces kill 23 fighters in Afghan border raids in Kurram district. The operations targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan hideouts. Security teams launched them on Wednesday. No troops died. The raids follow a deadly
India and Afghanistan launched India Afghanistan air cargo services on two routes today. The corridors connect Kabul to Delhi and Amritsar. Officials activated them during talks in New Delhi. Cargo flights start
Extreme weather events claimed 4,064 lives across India from January to September 2025, with incidents occurring on 270 of 273 days, as detailed in the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) report
Uzbekistan has finalised an Afghanistan Uzbekistan agriculture export deal that lifts import restrictions on key Afghan produce, enabling air shipments of fruits to Central Asian markets and beyond. The agreement, involves officials
A strong earthquake hit Dhaka on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:38am local time, registering 5.5 magnitude with its epicentre in Narsingdi district, 50km east of the capital. The quake, which lasted
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met NATO Chief and Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to discuss ways to advance Pakistan NATO closer
Thick smog envelops Punjab Pakistan on Friday, November 21, 2025, pushing air quality to hazardous levels across major districts. Bahawalpur recorded an AQI of 469, while Lahore’s levels fluctuated between 197 and
Indian banks comply with US Russia sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, as refineries pause Russian crude purchases to safeguard Western ties, a U.S. Treasury official confirmed on Thursday in Washington. Compliance Accelerates
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court restored the caretaker government system on Thursday, overturning its 2011 ruling that abolished it. The Appellate Division bench delivered the verdict at 2:30 PM in Dhaka. Chief Justice Dr
The United States State Department approved on Thursday a $93 million anti-tank missile systems and Excalibur projectiles Javelin sale to India. This move aims to enhance New Delhi’s defence posture. The approval
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warns of a stronger 2026 monsoon, forecasting 22 to 26 per cent above-normal rainfall that could overwhelm the country’s flood defences. This alert, issued during a
Curfew imposed by authorities in Nepal in Bara district on Wednesday after clashes erupted between Gen Z protesters and cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), or CPN-UML, near Simara
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in pivotal Ishaq Dar EU GSP+ talks with European Council President António Costa in Brussels on Tuesday. The discussions centred on renewing
Afghanistan trade minister India investment initiatives took centre stage as Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi landed in the capital on Wednesday for talks aimed at unlocking fresh capital flows and market access. The visit
Lahore topped global pollution rankings on Thursday with an Air Quality Index of 386 at 8am. The Lahore AQI 386 most polluted city status stemmed from cross-border winds and trapped emissions. Punjab
Denmark’s UN envoy alerted the Security Council on Wednesday that the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) poses a serious threat in South and Central Asia. The TTP serious threat UNSC Afghanistan briefing highlighted logistical
India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav urged COP30 to prioritise climate adaptation on Monday in Belem, Brazil. The India COP30 adaptation fund hypocrisy emerges as New Delhi calls for 15-fold finance hikes abroad
A special tribunal in Dhaka sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday for crimes against humanity during the 2024 protest crackdown. The Hasina conviction strains India Bangladesh ties as
Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day official visit. The Taliban minister visit to India to advance bilateral trade and investment
Bangladesh rice import from Benapole in 2025 resumes with 13,528 tons of coarse rice arriving from India via the land port since August. Officials confirmed this on Monday, August 25, 2025, at
Target killings in Bangladesh 2025 escalate with 1,933 murder cases filed nationwide from January to June, driven by unrecovered looted weapons. Authorities report this on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 4:35 PM.
Pakistan faces an imminent failure to meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target as global warming nears critical thresholds, with the nation submitting updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) at COP30 in Brazil. This
Andhra Pradesh police arrested 50 CPI (Maoists) cadres on Tuesday in a major operation spanning five districts. The action followed the encounter death of top commander Madvi Hidma and five associates in
Afghanistan condemns SCO exclusion from the Moscow summit on Monday, as the Taliban protests the snub that sidelined the country from key discussions on security and trade. Hosted by Russia, the event
Gold prices rise in India in November 2025, reaching ₹126,900 per 10 grams by mid-month, up 6.5 per cent from early lows, driven by global tensions and a weaker dollar. This surge,
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns of an India border attack on Monday, stating the nation faces a two-front war with India and Afghanistan. The alert follows recent blasts and accusations of
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held talks with Dutch Vice-Minister for International Cooperation Pascalle Grotenhuis at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The Yunus and Dutch
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow on November
Pakistan Uzbekistan pharma joint committee formed during bilateral talks on Monday, November 17, 2025, aims to enhance pharmaceutical trade by resolving certification delays. Officials from both nations agreed to include drug regulators
Dhanmondi 32 clash Hasina verdict unfolded on Monday, November 17, 2025, as students marched with bulldozers to raze the site, only to face police batons and grenades. Security forces dispersed hundreds amid
India refuses Hasina extradition to Bangladesh following her death penalty for crimes against humanity, as Dhaka invokes a bilateral treaty to demand her immediate return. The Ministry of External Affairs, on Monday,
Afghanistan warns US on Monday against repeated drone airspace violations, with Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid labelling the incursions a “blatant breach of sovereignty” in a fiery statement. The alert comes amid reports
India is preparing for Putin visit December as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, November 18, 2025, to finalise agreements ahead of the
The United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2803 on Monday, November 17, 2025, authorising an international stabilisation force in Gaza as part of the US Gaza peace plan. Pakistan voted in favour
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China agreed on Monday to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation during a key meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chinese Ambassador Jian Zedong. The discussions, held in Islamabad, focused on
Clashes after Hasina verdict in Bangladesh erupted in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area on Monday when Dhaka College students arrived with bulldozers to raze the former prime minister’s family home, only to face police
Saudi Arabia – 45 Indian pilgrims died in a Saudi bus crash on Monday when their vehicle collided with a diesel tanker on the highway between Mecca and Medina. The accident occurred
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan declared its Afghan border shut indefinitely on Monday, prioritising security over trade with Afghanistan. The announcement came at 4:35 PM amid escalating tensions. Officials cited the Taliban’s inaction
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan – 76 illegal Afghans detained in Rawalpindi on Monday during a major operation targeting undocumented migrants. The action hit at 4:35 PM across multiple areas. Authorities booked 21 people for
DHAKA, Bangladesh – A special tribunal on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina death sentence for crimes against humanity linked to a brutal crackdown on student protests. The verdict, read at
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar leads Pakistan SCO delegation to the Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow today, aiming to bolster regional ties amid global uncertainties. The
New Delhi announced on Monday the India US LPG deal November, under which Indian public sector undertakings will import 2.2 million tonnes per annum of liquefied petroleum gas from the United States.
Indian farmers stand to gain significantly from US President Donald Trump tariff rollback, which exempts key exports like spices and tea, reversing a 12 per cent drop in shipments to America this
Islamabad’s top diplomat in Washington, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, declared on Monday that Pakistan US ties never been better reflect recent diplomatic gains, but called for enhanced economic depth during a Georgetown University
National Investigation Agency India arrests Kashmiri resident, Amir Rashid Ali, a Kashmiri resident, on Sunday for his role as accomplice in the Delhi blast near Red Fort. The National Investigation Agency (NIA)
A Dhaka court delivers its verdict on Monday against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Her son, Sajeeb Wazed, warns violence if the Awami League ban persists. Protests escalate nationwide. Elections loom in
Bangladesh reported a sharp Dengue cases surge with 792 new hospital admissions and five deaths in the 24 hours ending 8am Saturday, pushing the 2025 total to 83,858 infections and 331 fatalities,
Delhi air quality worsens sharply on 15 November 2025, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 386 at 4:00 PM, classified as very poor by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set its sights on the ISRO Chandrayaan-4 launch 2028, a pivotal step in the Chandrayaan-4 sample return mission India. Announced by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan,
A high-level Tajik delegation arrived in Kabul on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to hold discussions with Taliban officials on security and economic cooperation. The visit, the first of its kind since 2021,
The Bangladesh EC second day talks conducted with political parties on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at its Agargaon headquarters in Dhaka. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin chaired the sessions from
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone call with Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on Sunday, November 16, 2025, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral partnership and review
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and King Abdullah II of Jordan declared zero tolerance for Palestinian displacement during talks in Islamabad on Saturday. The meeting addressed Gaza’s post-war future and humanitarian crisis. Both
KARACHI: A power breakdown at the Dabeji pump station on Monday, August 25, 2025, has sparked a Karachi water shortage, halting operations at key pumps and threatening supply to millions. The Karachi
Bangladesh economy ahead of the 2026 elections slowed to 3.7 per cent growth in FY25, down from 4.2 per cent in FY24, amid production disruptions and investor caution under the Yunus interim
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 on 14 November, operationalising the 2023 Act to enforce data minimisation and consent norms for platforms serving
The Paranda hydropower dam inauguration took place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in central Panjshir province. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, led the ceremony. The 4MW
Tajikistan Defence Minister Colonel General Sobirzoda Emomali Abdulrahim called on Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The COAS
King Abdullah II arrives in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The King Abdullah Pakistan visit will feature high-level talks on trade,
Police officials sift through debris at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar after a deadly explosion on November 14, 2025. The blast killed nine people and injured 32 others during a routine
Hasina denies ICT accountability for last year’s deadly uprising. She labelled the International Crimes Tribunal a “judicial mockery” in a November 14 interview. The tribunal set verdict for November 17. Charges include
Pakistan Saudi defence pact 2025 advanced on Friday. Lieutenant General Aamer Raza met General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al-Rowaily in Riyadh. They discussed bolstering bilateral ties. The talks focused on interoperability and emerging
The 2025 Pakistan floods caused significant crop damage this August. Torrential monsoons submerged 849,000 hectares of standing crops across Punjab and Sindh. The disaster affected 9 million people. FAO released preliminary assessments
Patna, Friday, November 14, 2025 – Bihar election results delivered a resounding victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as it clinched 208 seats in the 243-member assembly, ensuring Chief Minister Nitish
Justice Aminuddin Khan took the oath as the first chief justice of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the
Sheikh Hasina supporters protest erupted across the nation on Thursday, triggering widespread violence including 32 crude bomb explosions and multiple arson attacks amid a called lockdown by the Awami League. The unrest,
Sri Lanka cricketers stay in Pakistan following a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people, as the board mandates the tour’s continuation with enhanced security from Pakistani forces. The decision underscores
Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu held talks with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on 13 November 2025. The meeting advanced Canada India rebuild ties after diplomatic tensions since
Pakistan’s Interior Ministry claimed on 13 November 2025 that Afghan suicide bombers executed two suicide bombings in Pakistan this week. The blasts killed 15 people and wounded dozens. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
Bangladesh has scheduled its July Charter referendum for the same day as the parliamentary elections in early February 2026. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus unveiled the plan in a televised address on November
The Indian Cabinet approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) on Tuesday, allocating Rs 20,000 crore ($227.5 million) as FY26 export support for India. This move targets collateral-free loans for MSMEs
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Dhaka will pronounce the Sheikh Hasina verdict November 17 in a high-stakes trial over crimes against humanity, following the conclusion of arguments last month. This development, announced
India inaugurated the Nyoma airbase in Ladakh on 12 November 2025 when Air Chief Marshal A P Singh landed a C-130J transport aircraft there. The event marks the site’s full operational status,
Moody’s Ratings forecasts India economy 6.5% growth 2027. The agency expects annual real GDP expansion at 6.5 per cent through 2027. This positions India as the G20’s fastest-growing major economy. The projection
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Sergei Aleinik, head of the Belarusian delegation and former foreign minister, in Islamabad on Wednesday. The encounter occurred on the sidelines of the
Pakistan’s NA passes 27th Amendment Bill on Monday, creating a Chief of Defence Forces and reforming judicial structures in a session fraught with disorder. Lawmakers voted 234 in favour and four against,
New Delhi, India – India arrested Delhi blast suspects on Wednesday, including two doctors from Kashmir, following a car explosion that killed 13 people near the historic Red Fort on Monday. The
Sri Lanka has called on Pakistan to accelerate Sri Lanka Pakistan trade ties expansion by joining the Colombo Summit 2025 and revitalising their Free Trade Agreement, targeting a leap from current modest
South Korea rice donation Rohingya refugees received a major boost on Wednesday when the Republic of Korea handed over 20,265 tonnes of rice to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Bangladesh. The
India and Pakistan launched parallel probes on Wednesday into deadly blasts in their capitals that claimed 25 lives, fuelling an intense India Pakistan blame game following blasts. The attacks struck Islamabad’s court
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned on Tuesday that attacks on Afghan terror hideouts in Afghanistan cannot be ruled out. This came hours after suicide blasts in Islamabad and Wana claimed 21 lives
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait allocated full term crude volumes to Indian refiners for December 2025, marking a significant Middle East oil supply boost to India. This move comes as India refiners’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhutan on 11-12 November 2025 to expand energy ties with the Himalayan kingdom. He inaugurated a key hydropower project and extended a substantial credit line. The
United Nations, New York – Pakistan warns UNSC of access to arms of Afghan terror groups, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad told the council on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 4:35 PM. This
Assistant teachers in Bangladesh launched a protest by primary teachers on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar. Police clashed with demonstrators during a march to Shahbagh, injuring 109 and
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Bhutan visit, on Monday. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay greeted him at the airport. The itinerary encompasses the 70th birthday celebrations of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, bilateral talks,
The Afghan consulate Bonn reopened its doors on Monday, November 10th, 2025, enabling Afghan nationals in Germany to book online appointments for vital services, as confirmed by the Islamic Emirate’s Ministry of
Dhaka explosions and arson attacks struck 11 locations across the capital on Monday, with no casualties reported but widespread alarm triggered among residents. Authorities blame remnants of the banned Awami League for
The 27th Amendment passes the Bill in the Senate on Monday with 64 votes in favour, securing a two-thirds majority despite fierce opposition protests and a walkout. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar
Security forces thwarted a Cadet College Wana attack in South Waziristan on Monday, killing two assailants while an operation continues against three others, averting a potential massacre reminiscent of past atrocities. Security
The Kremlin has confirmed active preparations for Russian President Vladimir Putin India visit later this year, signalling a boost to bilateral relations amid global tensions. This development, announced on Monday, underscores the
The New Delhi Red Fort blast struck at 6:52pm on Monday, November 10, 2025, when a slow-moving car exploded at a red light near Gate No. 1 of the Lal Quila metro
The Punjab government imposed Section 144 extended across the province on Monday. This measure bans public gatherings until November 15, 2025. Officials cite terrorism threats and intelligence reports as key factors. The
Indian stocks rise on Monday amid US shutdown hopes, with the BSE Sensex gaining 479 points or 0.57% to 83,695 and the NSE Nifty 50 advancing 143 points or 0.56% to 25,635
Kabul, Afghanistan (South Asian Desk) – Afghanistan has condemned its COP30 exclusion from climate summit in Brazil. The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) issued a statement on Sunday highlighting the denial as
Mumbai (South Asian Desk) – India data centers water crisis escalates as the sector’s rapid expansion devours vast quantities of water for cooling amid acute shortages. On Monday, August 25, 2025, at
Islamabad, November 10, 2025 – Delegations from over 50 countries, totalling 174 international participants, have begun arriving in Islamabad for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference Islamabad, set for November 10 to 12. Hosted
A Turkish delegation’s effort to intensify the Pakistan-Afghanistan peace deal effort is underway this week, led by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defence Minister Yasar Guler, and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin. The trio
India approved the 2025 sugar export quota of 1.5 million tonnes on Monday to address the rising domestic surplus from the 2025-26 season. The Department of Food and Public Distribution announced the
An Andaman Islands earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck the Andaman Sea on Sunday, shaking structures in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with no reported damage. The National Centre for Seismology recorded the