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PDMA allocates PKR 338 million to aid flood victims in militancy-hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) released PKR 338 million to provide relief
PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to sovereignty and regional cooperation at the SCO Summit in China. On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the SCO Summit in Tianjin,
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Monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kill five, including four children, as floods wreak havoc. The total KP flash flood deaths reached around 400. On Friday, August 30, 2025, monsoon rains triggered flash
Pakistan’s FBR Revenue misses FY26 tax targets by Rs42 billion in July-August, raising concerns over fiscal stability. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reported a Rs42 billion
Pakistan’s NDMA issued a flood warning in Karachi due to heavy rainfall forecast from August 30 to September 2, 2025. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, into law in Islamabad, enhancing Pakistan’s counter-terrorism framework by granting law enforcement agencies expanded powers to detain
The SCO Summit in China unites South Asian leaders to counter U.S. tariffs and bolster regional trade. On Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Tianjin, China, Xi Jinping hosts the SCO Summit, where
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus met party leaders to discuss Bangladesh’s 2026 election roadmap on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Dhaka. Interim leader met leaders of three political parties to discuss Bangladesh’s February
Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged to bolster ties with China during talks with President Xi Jinping at the SCO summit in Tianjin on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s backing for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Indian Prime
One policeman was killed and three terrorists neutralised in a Kohat shootout on Saturday, August 30, 2025, during a police operation. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, a Kohat shootout in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s
Md Saifullah Arif, a banned Chhatra League leader, was hacked to death in Bhola, with police probing the motive behind the killing. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Md Saifullah Arif, BCL leader,
Punjab’s worst floods in decades have killed 30, and Pakistan flood victims count crossed over 1.5 million, with Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb overseeing relief efforts. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Punjab Senior
President Zardari approves Mahfooz Ali Khan as Balochistan’s representative in the 11th NFC constitution, replacing the earlier nomination. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, President Asif Ali Zardari approved a change in the
Lahore ATC remands Shahrez Khan, nephew of PTI founder Imran Khan, to jail on a 14-day judicial remand in the Jinnah House attack case. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, an anti-terrorism court
Asian Develeopment Bank commits USD 3 million to aid Pakistan’s flood relief efforts after devastating 2025 monsoon floods. On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a USD 3
CM Ali Amin announces new strategies to fight against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa flood risks after the devastating 2025 floods. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced long-term
Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif embarks on a six-day visit to China to attend the SCO Summit and strengthen bilateral ties. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, India is balancing US and faced escalating US tariffs, prompting New Delhi to strengthen ties with China and Russia, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that India expelling Rohingya refugees to Bangladesh and Myanmar since May 2025, without ensuring rights protections, violating international law. The expulsions, primarily
A US appeals court has ruled Trump tariffs declared illegal, impacting India’s economy. On Friday, August 29, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in a 7-4 decision, declared
A CERN delegation assessed Pakistan’s advancements in science and technology during a visit from August 24 to 28, 2025. A high-level delegation from the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) visited Pakistan
HRSS seven demands urge Bangladesh to implement reforms to end enforced disappearances and ensure justice. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) announced seven demands to end enforced
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Two Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts were martyred and one was injured in a Diamer attack on a checkpoint on Friday, August 29, 2025. Two Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Scouts personnel were martyred and one was injured
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Pakistani authorities alerted and over a million people evacuated from Punjab province as torrential monsoon rains and India’s dam water releases caused the worst floods in four
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Afghan Taliban government accused Pakistan of launching drone strikes in Nangarhar and Khost provinces on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM, killing three children
A powerful monsoon spell starts today, Thursday, August 29, 2025, across Pakistan, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and
PM Modi in Japan to strengthen bilateral ties at the 15th India-Japan Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday, August 29, 2025, for a two-day visit to attend the
Peter Navarro accuses India of funding Russia’s war via oil imports, escalating US-India tensions. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro accused India of acting as an “oil
Punjab rescues over 6,000 from floods after heavy rain in Telangana districts. On Friday, August 29, 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rain alerts for six Telangana districts—Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem
Pakistan’s finance minister outlines reforms, including a simplified tax form and accelerated privatisation, to foster economic stability. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced a simplified income tax return form for salaried taxpayers and
The State Bank of Pakistan and UN Women Pakistan have signed a pact to boost financial inclusion and promote gender equality. The State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC) and
Pakistan’s gold and jewellery sector reels from the suspension of SRO 760, halting raw gold imports and stalling export consignments amid calls for revival. The suspension is causing a gold crisis in
India’s wind capacity is projected to double to 107 GW by 2030, boosting its renewable energy goals. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the Global Wind Energy Council forecasted India’s wind capacity to
India’s EV sector faces production cuts due to rare earth shortages triggered by China’s export curbs. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, India’s EV sector reported significant production disruptions due to rare earth
India extends cotton import duty exemption until December 31 to support textile exporters facing US tariffs. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, India extended the cotton import duty exemption until December 31 to
Mizoram begins biometric enrollment for over 29,000 Myanmar refugees amid India’s border security measures. On Monday, August 25, 2025, Mizoram Chief Minister K Sapdanga announced that biometric enrollment for over 29,000 Myanmar
Bangladesh deploys 180 police personnel, including 70 women, to join the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 180 Bangladeshi police peacekeepers, including 70 female officers,
US tariffs on Indian exports rise to 50%, impacting textiles and jewellery, while pharmaceuticals and smartphones are spared. The United States imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports effective Wednesday, August 27,
Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Minister announces solar energy initiative to enhance Gwadar Port’s operations and sustainability. Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, that Gwadar Port in
Health experts warn of vector-borne and water-borne diseases in Karachi due to stagnant water and poor sanitation following heavy monsoon rains. Health experts in Karachi warned on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, that
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf members resign from National Assembly standing committees on the directives of Imran Khan, escalating political tensions. Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has
India has reiterated its support for the Quad ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Japan visit, despite strained ties with the United States. India reaffirmed its commitment to the Quad on Tuesday,
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been granted bail in an embezzlement case amid political tensions. Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, aged 76, was granted bail on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, by
Pakistan has evacuated tens of thousands due flood alert after India released water from swollen rivers, marking renewed diplomatic contact. Pakistan evacuated tens of thousands of people on Tuesday, August 26, 2025,
Top Iranian and Pakistani generals pledge to combat cross-border terrorism through enhanced cooperation. Senior military officials from Iran and Pakistan met in Islamabad on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, to discuss strategies for
President Trump taps loyalist Sergio Gor as US ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Sergio Gor, a
Punjab’s Rs7 billion project aims to revolutionise farming in the Potohar region with subsidies and infrastructure. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Punjab’s Minister for Agriculture, Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, launched a PKR
The Punjab government has called in the Pakistan Army to six districts amid Pakistan flood alert. The flood levels in the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers threaten widespread damage. Triggered by heavy
Reserve Bank of India mandates enhanced checks on funds indirectly linked to Pakistan, citing security risks. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed Indian lenders to intensify scrutiny of funds flowing
25 new HC judges took the oath to address Bangladesh’s case backlog. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 25 new judges were sworn into the High Court Division of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court, marking
Forced deportations from Iran and Pakistan leave Afghan migrants grappling with fear, uncertainty, and livelihood crises. Over 106,000 Afghan migrants were forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan between August 1 and August
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, 5 security men martyred, including three civilians, in clashes with militants across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The violence, involving the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), occurred in Upper Dir,
The FIA arrests two human traffickers in Gwadar for smuggling Pakistanis to Iran via illegal sea routes. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested two human traffickers in Gwadar, Balochistan, on Tuesday, August
Japan and India will update their 2008 security declaration to boost economic security and cyber cooperation, countering regional challenges. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will sign
OCHA’s vital funding aids the WHO in Afghanistan in addressing critical healthcare gaps for millions amid a deepening crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan received critical support from the United
US tariffs of up to 50% on Indian exports, effective Wednesday, August 27, 2025, threaten India’s trade amid tensions over Russian oil purchases. The United States will impose an additional 25% tariff
Chinese President Xi Jinping will convene over 20 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin from Saturday,
Bangladesh calls for global responsibility to end the Rohingya ethnic cleansing in Myanmar. On Monday, August 25, 2025, Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus urged the international community to address the ongoing Rohingya
Pakistan-Morocco visa facilitation to boost bilateral cooperation in recent talks. Pakistan and Morocco held high-level talks on Monday, August 25, 2025, to discuss visa facilitation and enhance bilateral cooperation, aiming to strengthen
Rescue operation and evacuation efforts persist in Pakistan’s Punjab province as rising water levels in the Sutlej and Ravi rivers displace thousands due to heavy monsoon rains. Pakistani authorities ramped up rescue
Pakistan must make tangible progress on human rights and labour reforms to meet EU trade obligations, says Ambassador Riina Kionka. European Union Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, on Monday, August 25,
Bangladesh’s govt has reassigned deputy commissioners in six districts to bolster administration ahead of the 2026 election. On Monday, August 25, 2025, Bangladesh’s government reshuffled deputy commissioners (DCs) in six districts—Patuakhali, Kushtia,
China’s largest-ever military parade on September 3, 2025, will showcase advanced weaponry to deter regional rivals amid rising tensions. China will hold its largest military parade on Tuesday, September 3, 2025, in
A Faisalabad court sentenced 59 PTI leaders and supporters to 10 years in prison for their role in the May 9, 2023, riots targeting Rana Sanaullah’s house. On Monday, August 25, 2025,
The Indian rupee weakened for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, driven by U.S. tariff threats and importer dollar demand, raising concerns about economic stability. The Indian rupee fell for the fourth
Pakistan replaces senior petroleum official amid controversy over a gas field award in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Pakistani government has removed a senior petroleum official following a contentious decision to award a majority
The US commends Bangladesh for hosting over one million Rohingya fleeing Myanmar’s violence. The United States praised Bangladesh on Sunday, August 24, 2025, for providing shelter to over one million displaced Rohingya
A delegation from Afghanistan’s Moscow embassy met Belarusian officials to address Afghan detainees’ conditions. An Afghan delegation, led by Hafez Abdullah Yasir, visited Belarus on Sunday, August 24, 2025, to assess Afghan
China pledges support for Pakistan’s national security during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Islamabad. Beijing reaffirmed its support for Islamabad’s national security efforts on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, during Chinese Foreign
Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kill 13, injure 52, and devastate infrastructure. Flash floods and monsoon rains killed at least 13 people and injured 52 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
China’s new mega dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River sparks fears of an India-China water conflict, prompting India to fast-track its own dam project. India fears China’s mega dam on the Yarlung
The World Bank’s $47.9 million grant aims to enhance primary education in Punjab, focusing on enrollment and teacher support. The World Bank approved a USD 47.9 million grant on Monday, August 25,
Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar to oppose Israel’s Gaza occupation plan at OIC’s Jeddah meeting. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
PTI prioritises reinstating Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz, with Mahmood Khan Achakzai as a contingency opposition leader. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Mahmood Khan Achakzai as a backup Leader of the Opposition
A resurgent illegal forex market in Pakistan is undermining official dollar sales, risking exchange rate volatility. On Sunday, August 24, 2025, currency dealers in Karachi reported a 50 per cent drop in
Torrential rains in Dera Ismail Khan kill eight, pushing Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s rain-related death toll to 406 since August 15. Heavy rains in Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) killed eight people and injured 48
Heavy monsoon rains prompt authorities to open Rawal Dam spillways to manage surging water levels and prevent flooding. On Sunday, August 24, 2025, authorities opened the spillways of Rawal Dam in Islamabad
The Pakistan Bar Council decries new Supreme Court fee hikes as a violation of constitutional rights to affordable justice. The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Saturday, August 23, 2025, condemned recent amendments
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System off Odisha’s coast. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air
PM Modi highlights India’s reforms as key to lifting the global economy from slow growth at the ET World Leaders Forum. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Economic Times World Leaders Forum
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka arrives in New Delhi to bolster bilateral ties with India through high-level talks. Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, August 24,
Pakistan accelerates repatriation of Afghan PoR cardholders as the September 1, 2025, deadline looms, raising humanitarian concerns. Pakistan’s government has intensified the repatriation of over 1.3 million Afghan refugees holding Proof of
Bangladesh’s Election Commission proposes a ‘No Vote’ option and candidate limits to enhance electoral integrity in the upcoming polls. The Bangladesh Election Commission, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Dhaka, unveiled draft
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar holds key talks with Bangladesh Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain to strengthen bilateral relations. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq, met Bangladesh’s Foreign
In a significant development, a Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has remanded Shershah Khan, nephew of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, to police custody for five days in connection with the Jinnah
In a tragic incident in Narayanganj, nine members of a single family sustained severe burn injuries following a fire that engulfed their home in Hirajhul village, Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, in the early hours
In a significant move, President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor, a trusted aide, as the next US ambassador to India, a decision that comes at a critical juncture for bilateral relations.