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Bangladesh Ex Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Crimes Against Humanity
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Dewan Farooque Begins Production of 300km Range Electric Vehicles
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The gold price in Pakistan rose sharply by Rs3,200 per tola on Thursday, bringing the rate of 24-karat gold to Rs354,700 amid a global surge in bullion prices. The price of 10
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India, US to Resume Trade Talks with Focus on Tariff Reductions
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Pakistan and China Strengthen Media Ties to Combat Misinformation
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Kohat Cement Ventures into Property Sector with Rs750 Million Investment
Kohat Cement Company Limited, a prominent player in Pakistan’s cement industry, has announced its entry into the property sector with a significant investment of Rs750 million. The company has established a wholly-owned
Dhaka Stock Exchange Extends Winning Streak to Sixth Day
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) has maintained its upward trajectory, marking its sixth consecutive day of gains on July 10, 2025. The benchmark index climbed 18.25 points to reach 5,053.72 by mid-morning, reflecting renewed
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, as the KSE-100 Index fell by 826 points, a 0.62% drop, closing at 132,577. This correction followed a
Turkey, Pakistan Hold Talks on Defence and Energy Cooperation
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Government Cuts Remittance Incentives for Banks Amid Record Inflows
On July 9, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a reduction in incentives paid to banks and exchange companies for facilitating overseas remittances, despite a record $38.3 billion in inflows
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On July 9, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Astana, marking their first formal talks in five years. The
Herat Locals and NGOs Step In to Aid Afghan Deportees from Iran
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Afghanistan Faces Surge in Child Labor Amid Deepening Poverty
On July 9, 2025, reports from Kabul highlighted a sharp rise in child labor across Afghanistan, driven by widespread poverty and limited job opportunities for adults. Local residents and aid workers in
Over 1,900 People Forcibly Returned to Bangladesh Since May 7
Since May 7, 2025, Indian authorities have forcibly returned over 1,900 individuals to Bangladesh, including more than 200 Rohingya refugees, through unauthorized border “push-ins,” according to official reports. These actions, primarily in
Swat River Tragedy Investigation: Peshawar High Court Orders Swift Probe
The Swat River tragedy that claimed 17 lives on June 27 2025 has prompted decisive action from the Peshawar High Court (PHC), which has ordered a swift and comprehensive investigation into the
Pakistan Secures $1 Billion in Shariah-Compliant Financing via DIB
Pakistan has raised $1 billion through a five-year syndicated facility arranged by Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) with backing from an Asian Development Bank Policy-Based Guarantee, finalised on July 9 2025. The deal—89
Starlink Secures Final Approval to Launch in India
Elon Musk’s Starlink has received final regulatory approval from India’s space authority to launch commercial satellite-internet services. The clearance, granted on July 9 2025, follows a telecom licence obtained last month, making
Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Nine Dead as Vehicles Plunge into Mahisagar River
A section of the 40-year-old Gambhira Bridge in Gujarat’s Vadodara district collapsed at about 7:30 AM on July 9 2025, sending two trucks, a van, and an auto-rickshaw into the Mahisagar River
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Pakistan Software Exports Cross $1 Billion for the First Time
Pakistan’s software-services exports totaled $1.01 billion from July 2024 through May 2025, up 27.4 percent year-on-year and the first time the sector has surpassed the billion-dollar mark in 11 months. Overall IT
Image Pakistan Plans to Acquire Harrods-Listed Luxury Fragrance Brand
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Brazil Eyes Major Trade Boost with India Amid Strengthening Ties
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced plans to significantly boost trade with India, aiming to increase bilateral trade from $12 billion in 2024 to $36 billion in the near future.
US Confirms Trump’s Mediation in India‑Pakistan Truce Despite India’s Denial
The United States has affirmed its involvement in facilitating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan earlier this year, highlighting the diplomatic efforts of President Donald Trump and his administration. This statement, made
PM Modi Touches Down in Namibia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, on July 9, 2025, marking his first official visit to the southern African nation and the third by an Indian Prime Minister. This visit,
Chinese Air Chief Praises Pakistan Air Force’s Exceptional Role in Indio‑Pak Skirmish
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Aurangzeb Reaffirms Government’s Pledge to Inclusive, Consultative Policy-Making
On July 9, 2025, Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with a delegation from the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) in Islamabad to discuss the government’s approach to economic policymaking. The meeting, attended
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Pakistan’s Software Service Exports Cross $1 Billion Milestone
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Pakistan has achieved a significant economic milestone, recording an all-time high of $38.3 billion in remittances for the financial year 2024-25, reflecting a 27% increase from the previous year’s $30.3 billion. This
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On July 8, 2025, social media platform X raised alarms over media censorship in India after the government reportedly ordered the blocking of 2,355 accounts, including those of Reuters and Reuters World,
Leaked Audio Implicates Former Bangladesh Leader in Deadly Security Crackdown
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Pakistan: Eight Militants Killed While Attempting Infiltration from Afghan Side
Pakistani security forces killed eight militants attempting to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Bajaur district on July 8, 2025. The operation took place in the mountainous region of Lowi Mamund tehsil, where
Pakistan: Govt Approves Four Potential Buyers for Struggling PIA
On July 8, 2025, Pakistan’s Privatisation Commission Board approved four entities to bid for a 51-100% stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a national carrier burdened by over $2.5 billion in losses
Iran Expels Nearly Half a Million Afghans Amid Immigration Crackdown
Since early June 2025, approximately 450,000 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from Iran following a stringent government directive issued in late May, setting a July 6 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.
Heavy Rain Alert in Pakistan: Met Office Warns of Widespread Showers
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Moonis Alvi Reappointed as K-Electric CEO
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Pakistan to Import 500,000 Tons of Sugar in 2025
Pakistan has approved the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar in 2025 to address domestic supply concerns and stabilize retail prices. The decision, announced by the Ministry of National Food Security,
Comprehensive Agriculture Reform Plan Urged by PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a comprehensive action plan to reform and modernize Pakistan’s agriculture sector, emphasizing sustainability and long-term growth. Speaking in Islamabad on July 8, 2025, he urged
Rupee Slips Against US Dollar as Tariff News Shakes Markets
The Pakistani rupee continued to weaken against the US dollar, depreciating by 0.05% in the interbank market on Tuesday. The currency closed at 284.36, down by 14 paisa from the previous day’s
Pakistan Expresses Grief Over Turkiye’s Military Loss in Iraq
Pakistan has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of 12 Turkish soldiers who died due to methane gas exposure during a search mission in the Claw-Lock Operation zone in Iraq. The
Climate Change Threatens Water Access and Public Health in Sindh
Climate change is severely impacting water availability in Sindh, Pakistan, leading to significant health risks for local communities. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and prolonged droughts are straining water resources, particularly in the
Unregulated Mining Turns Swat River into a Death Trap
The Swat River, once a lifeline for communities in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has become a deadly force due to unregulated sand and gravel mining. This billion-rupee industry has reshaped the river’s
Maulana Fazl Promises Party Support to Protect Traders from Shop Demolitions
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Bangladesh Shifts Alliances Toward Pakistan and China Amid Strained India Ties
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Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi petition IHC for urgent hearing in £190m corruption case.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to expedite the hearing of their appeals to suspend their convictions in the £190
Pakistan, Afghanistan Acknowledge Terror Threat in Inaugural Islamabad Talks
On July 7, 2025, Pakistan and Afghanistan convened their first Additional Secretary-Level talks in Islamabad, marking a step toward enhanced bilateral cooperation. Led by Pakistan’s Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani and Afghanistan’s
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On July 7, 2025, President Asif Ali Zardari finalized the appointment of chief justices for Pakistan’s four high courts, following recommendations from the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). The decision, announced through
India Exempted from U.S. Tariff Hike, Eases Pressure on Rupee
On July 7, 2025, India received a reprieve from new U.S. tariffs targeting countries like Japan and South Korea, providing relief to its currency and exporters. The Indian rupee is expected to
Refugee Surge Hits India’s Mizoram State After Clashes in Myanmar
Since July 2, 2025, nearly 4,000 refugees have fled into India’s northeastern Mizoram state, escaping intensified fighting between two anti-junta groups in Myanmar’s Chin State. The clashes, involving the Chin National Defence
U.S. Lowers Bangladesh Tariff to 35%, Still Far from Dhaka’s ExpectationsFar from Dhaka’s Expectations
On July 7, 2025, the United States announced a reduction in tariffs on Bangladeshi imports from 37% to 35%, effective August 1, offering limited relief to Bangladesh’s export-driven economy. The decision follows
Afghanistan Hunger Crisis: WFP Can Only Assist 1 Million Out of 10 Million in Need
A severe hunger crisis is gripping Afghanistan, with nearly 10 million people facing food insecurity this summer, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). Due to a significant funding shortfall, the organization
France Accuses China of Undermining Rafale Jet Sales After India-Pakistan Clash
French military and intelligence officials have accused China of orchestrating a campaign to damage the reputation of Rafale fighter jets following their use in India-Pakistan clashes in May 2025. The allegations, based
KSE 100 Rockets Past 133,000 as PSX Posts Strong Gains
On July 7, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking performance, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging past the 133,000-point milestone during intra-day trading. The index gained nearly 1,188 points,
India’s Market Regulator to Boost Surveillance on Derivatives Manipulation: SEBI Chief
India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) is set to enhance its oversight of the derivatives market to curb manipulation, according to Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. On July 7, 2025, SEBI announced plans
Pakistan: Ashura Processions Conclude Peacefully Across Major Cities
On July 6, 2025, Pakistan observed Youm-e-Ashura with solemnity, as mourning processions honoring the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala concluded peacefully nationwide. The
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Iran Deports 300,000 Afghans Amid Regional Unrest
Over the past two weeks, Iran has deported more than 300,000 Afghan migrants through the Islam Qala border in Herat, Afghanistan, as part of a large-scale expulsion campaign. Local officials in Herat
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On July 7, 2025, police in Dhaka’s Kakrail area used water cannons and tear gas to break up a protest by former Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members. The demonstrators, dismissed following the 2009
ICT to Rule on Charge Framing Against Hasina on July 10
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka is set to deliver its decision on July 10, 2025, regarding the framing of charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman
Afghan Government Allocates 94K+ Acres Across 25 Provinces for Returnees
The Afghan Ministry of Urban Development and Housing has announced the allocation of over 94,027 acres of land across 25 provinces to provide permanent housing for forcibly returned Afghan migrants. Kamal Afghan,
Tight Security Measures in Place for Ashura Across Pakistan
On July 6, 2025, Pakistan observes Yaum-i-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, with solemn processions across the country to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and
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The Punjab government has allocated Rs795 billion in its 2025-26 budget to advance the Climate Resilient Punjab initiative, representing 64% of the province’s Annual Development Programme (ADP). This significant investment aims to
Four New High Court Chief Justices Expected to Take Oath Next Week
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has announced new chief justices for the high courts of Balochistan, Islamabad, Lahore, and Sindh, with their oath-taking ceremonies expected next week. This development follows a
Mixed Reactions by Afghans to Russia’s Taliban Recognition
Russia’s recent decision to formally recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan’s governing authority has sparked mixed reactions among Afghans. The move, marking Russia as the first country to grant such recognition, has stirred
Pakistan’s Economy Receives $5 bn in Remittances via Exchange Firms
Exchange firms in Pakistan have significantly contributed to the nation’s economy, bringing in approximately $5 billion in remittances during the fiscal year 2025. In June alone, these firms facilitated around $450 million
Dhaka’s Ashura Tazia Procession Held with Heightened Security
On July 6, 2025, the Shia Muslim community in Dhaka observed Holy Ashura with a solemn Tajia procession, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),
Trinidad and Tobago’s Top Civilian Award Awarded to Modi
On July 4, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean nation’s highest civilian honor, during a two-day visit to Port of
Breakthrough in US-Pakistan Trade Relations as Tariff Deal Finalized
Pakistan and the United States have finalized an agreement on trade and tariffs, securing a deal that protects Pakistan’s export sectors, particularly textiles and agriculture, from a looming 29% tariff. The negotiations,
Pakistan Sees Spike in Car Prices Following New Budget Levies
Vehicle prices in Pakistan have risen sharply due to new budgetary measures, including a carbon levy and increased general sales tax (GST). Local assemblers have adjusted prices upward by as much as
Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Office After 25 Years
Microsoft has ended its 25-year presence in Pakistan by closing its office and laying off staff as part of a global restructuring effort. The decision, announced on July 3, 2025, affects a
India Prepares $230 Million Drone Push in Wake of Pakistan Conflict
India is set to launch a $234 million initiative to bolster its domestic drone industry, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign components following a four-day clash with Pakistan in May 2025. The
Nationwide Protests Continue in Bangladesh Despite July 5 Holiday
On July 5, 2025, students across Bangladesh sustained their protests against the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs, undeterred by the public holiday. Demonstrations, led by the Boishomybirodhi Chhatra Andolon
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Bangladesh faces a pressing deadline of July 9, 2025, to secure a favorable trade agreement with the United States, as potential tariff hikes threaten its garment exports. The current 16% tariff on
UN Passes Resolution on Rohingya Crisis, Bangladesh Calls for Global Support
The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on July 4, 2025, addressing the ongoing Rohingya crisis, urging an end to impunity in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Bangladesh, hosting over 1.3 million
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has urged global nations to follow Russia’s lead in recognizing its government, following Moscow’s official acknowledgment on July 4, 2025. Russia became the first country to formally
From Warning to Wreckage: Lyari Building Collapse Was Foretold
On July 4, 2025, a five-storey residential building in Karachi’s Baghdadi area of Lyari collapsed, claiming at least 16 lives and leaving 20 people trapped under debris. Rescue operations, involving Rescue 1122,
SC Calls for Strict Accountability in Law Enforcement Investigations
The Supreme Court has emphasized that law enforcement agencies should be held accountable for lapses during investigations, highlighting the need for transparency and responsibility in the justice system. This directive underscores the
Over 300 Afghan Students Land in Pakistan for Higher Studies
Over 300 Afghan students have recently arrived in Pakistan to pursue higher education under the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships Programme, an initiative led by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. This
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Germany has opened discussions with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government to address the repatriation of Afghan migrants, marking a shift in its approach to deportation policies. The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, emphasized the
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The Peshawar High Court has intervened to suspend a notice issued to the former Director General of Health Services, halting his removal from service. This decision follows a legal challenge against the
Three Terrorists Neutralised in Lakki Marwat Operation
In a targeted operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, three militants associated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and local police. The late-night
ISPR: Security Forces Crush Infiltration Attempt in North Waziristan, 30 Dead
On the nights of July 2 and 3, 2025, Pakistan’s security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by 30 terrorists along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan,
Karachi Master Plan 2047 Set for Completion in Two Years
Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial hub, is poised for a significant urban overhaul with the Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047, expected to be finalized within two years. The announcement came during the inaugural meeting
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has intensified its efforts to clear illegal structures along rivers and streams, with the ongoing anti-encroachment drive gaining momentum across the province. Prompted by a tragic incident
PM: Digitalisation Crucial for Building a Transparent Economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need for a nationwide digital transaction system to enhance transparency in Pakistan’s economy. Speaking on July 3, 2025, he highlighted that adopting digital payment methods would
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Business leaders in Pakistan are sounding alarms over controversial provisions in the Sales Tax Act, specifically Sections 37A and 37B, which they describe as overly harsh and harmful to the business climate.
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