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Pakistan Seeks Economic Growth Through Enhanced Pakistan-EU Trade Relations

Friday, January 30, 2026

Pakistan-EU Trade: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to bolstering trade and economic ties with the European Union through the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+). During a meeting with

UN Chief Highlights India-EU Trade Deal as Key to Global Multi-Polarity

Friday, January 30, 2026

Current Affairs

UN chief Antonio Guterres highlighted the India-EU trade deal in his address, underlining the need to support global trade networks and multipolarity. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spotlighted the recently concluded Free

WHO Assesses Low Risk of Nipah Virus Spread in India

Friday, January 30, 2026

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Nipah Virus Spread in India: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on January 30, 2026, that the Nipah virus outbreak in India poses a low risk of spreading. This statement follows the

Pakistan GDP Growth 2026-27 Budget Targets 5.1% with Climate Focus

Friday, January 30, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s federal government has announced its priorities for the 2026-27 budget, setting a Pakistan GDP Growth target of 5.1% while aiming to keep inflation under 6.5%. The budget emphasizes green development, climate

Pakistan Faces Potential Electricity Tariff Increase Amid Rising Demand: NEPRA

Friday, January 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan electricity consumers may soon face an increase of 48 paisa per unit as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) evaluates a request from the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) concerning

Tamil Nadu Knowledge City Launches with ₹355 Crore Investment

India: Tamil Nadu Knowledge City Inaugurated with Strategic Global Partnerships

Friday, January 30, 2026

Current Affairs

On January 29, 2026, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Knowledge City during the India Global Education Summit in Chennai. This strategic initiative aims to position Tamil Nadu as a

Iran’s Ali Larijani Engages with Indian Deputy NSA Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met with Pavan Kapoor, India’s Deputy National Security Adviser, on January 29, 2026. The discussions took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions

Uzbekistan Afghanistan Military Cooperation Advances

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Uzbekistan Afghanistan has expressed interest in military-technical cooperation. This move aims to bolster regional dialogue. Officials from both nations discussed potential partnerships. The initiative follows reports from Uzbek media. It addresses shared

India EU Trade Deal Draws Sharp Trump Admin Reaction

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Business

India EU have concluded a landmark free trade agreement, dubbed the “mother of all deals,” amid heightened global trade tensions. US officials offered mixed but pointed responses, with one praising India’s gains

Khaleda Zia Homage Sparks Diplomatic Gesture

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

New Delhi: The Indian Parliament paid Khaleda Zia homage on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, during the opening of the 2026-27 Budget Session. Both Houses observed obituary references to the late former Bangladesh

Trump Board Of Peace Names 26 Founding Members Including Pakistan

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

United States President Donald Trump has ratified the charter for the Trump Board of Peace, designating 26 countries as founding members, including Pakistan. The initiative, launched to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, expands to

US Travel Advisory Pakistan: Level 3 Reconsider Travel Warning

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

The US State Department has updated its US travel advisory Pakistan to Level 3, urging citizens to reconsider travel Pakistan due to Pakistan terrorism risk, potential armed conflict and elevated crime. Certain

10 Minute Delivery India Faces Curbs After Fatal Risks

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

India’s government has intervened to halt 10 minute delivery promises by quick commerce platforms amid gig workers’ strikes and rider deaths, but enforcement remains lax as companies maintain rapid timelines. India’s labour

Pakistan-Australia Series Crucial for T20 World Cup Line-Up

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Sports

Pakistan-Australia Series: Pakistan’s T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, announced that the upcoming T20 series against Australia is pivotal for determining the final playing XI for the T20 World Cup. Speaking at a

India-EU Trade Deal: India Secures Strategic Advantage in EU Trade Agreement – US Trade Representative

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

India-EU Trade Deal India has emerged as a key beneficiary in a landmark trade agreement with the European Union, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Announced on January 28, 2026, the

Rice Trade Relations Strengthen between Pakistan and Turkiye

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan is set to enhance its rice trade to Turkiye, offering both Basmati and non-Basmati varieties at competitive international prices. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce

Pakistan Government Approves Subsidised Wheat Amid Economic Concerns

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Business

The Pakistan government has approved the sale of 500,000 metric tons of subsidised wheat in the open market, a decision taken on January 29, 2026. This includes nearly 300,000 metric tons of

India Unveils 2026 India Union Budget Amid Economic Growth

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to present the India Union Budget for 2026-27 in Parliament on February 1. This marks her ninth consecutive budget presentation as India’s economy is projected

India’s Water Resources Department Engages World Bank for Major Water Security Initiatives

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Current Affairs

The Water Resources Department (WRD) of India engaged in discussions with representatives from the World Bank on January 28, 2026, regarding a significant proposal to implement the Integrated Water Security project for

Aim for $8bn in Pakistan Mineral Exports with China

Aim of $8 Billion in Pakistan Mineral Exports Through Strategic Partnerships

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Business

Pakistan is poised to significantly boost its Pakistan mineral exports, potentially reaching $6 to $8 billion annually by the end of the decade. This ambitious goal, announced by Federal Minister for Planning

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Pakistan Seeks Economic Growth Through Enhanced Pakistan-EU Trade Relations

UN Chief Highlights India-EU Trade Deal as Key to Global Multi-Polarity

WHO Assesses Low Risk of Nipah Virus Spread in India

Pakistan GDP Growth 2026-27 Budget Targets 5.1% with Climate Focus

Pakistan Faces Potential Electricity Tariff Increase Amid Rising Demand: NEPRA

India: Tamil Nadu Knowledge City Inaugurated with Strategic Global Partnerships

Iran’s Ali Larijani Engages with Indian Deputy NSA Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

Uzbekistan Afghanistan Military Cooperation Advances

India EU Trade Deal Draws Sharp Trump Admin Reaction

Khaleda Zia Homage Sparks Diplomatic Gesture

Trump Board Of Peace Names 26 Founding Members Including Pakistan

US Travel Advisory Pakistan: Level 3 Reconsider Travel Warning

10 Minute Delivery India Faces Curbs After Fatal Risks

Pakistan-Australia Series Crucial for T20 World Cup Line-Up

India-EU Trade Deal: India Secures Strategic Advantage in EU Trade Agreement – US Trade Representative

Rice Trade Relations Strengthen between Pakistan and Turkiye

Pakistan Government Approves Subsidised Wheat Amid Economic Concerns

India Unveils 2026 India Union Budget Amid Economic Growth

India’s Water Resources Department Engages World Bank for Major Water Security Initiatives

Aim of $8 Billion in Pakistan Mineral Exports Through Strategic Partnerships

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