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Dhaka earthquake risk has come under renewed scrutiny after experts warned that large parts of the capital stand on liquefaction-prone soil, raising serious concerns about construction practices, urban planning and disaster preparedness
Chittagong City Corporation budget for FY2026-27 has been unveiled with a proposed outlay of Tk 2,260.24 crore, placing emphasis on development works, revenue reform, waterlogging mitigation, mosquito control and technology-based civic services
Indus Waters Treaty dispute has returned to the centre of Pakistan-India tensions after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned that any move affecting Pakistan’s water rights could carry serious
Pakistan joins International Olive Council as a permanent member for the first time, marking an important milestone for the country’s emerging olive sector and its ambition to build a stronger presence in
India inflation outlook may remain relatively contained in the coming months as easing global commodity prices reduce pressure on imported costs, according to the government’s latest monthly economic review. The assessment comes
India windfall tax changes from July 1 have lowered export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel while raising the levy on petrol exports, as the government adjusts its fuel-tax framework after
India July monsoon rainfall is expected to remain below normal after the country recorded one of its driest Junes in more than a century, raising concerns over crop sowing, rural incomes and
Cockroach Janta Party protest leaders in New Delhi are waiting for a possible cabinet reshuffle before deciding their next move, as the youth-led movement continues to demand the resignation of Education Minister
India fiscal deficit figures for April-May reached ₹1.62 trillion, or about 9.6% of the government’s full-year target for FY27, as higher expenditure outpaced receipts in the first two months of the financial
India’s Russian oil imports surged to a record high in June as refiners increased purchases from Moscow to offset disruptions in Middle Eastern supply routes caused by the closure of the Strait
Coal India R&D investment plans are set to accelerate sharply, with the state-run miner announcing that it will invest around ₹1,900 crore, or about $201 million, in research and development by fiscal
PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye visit is expected to take place from July 3 to 6 as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, according to sources
US-India trade deal negotiations appear to be moving toward a long-awaited interim agreement, but the final stretch remains complicated by tariff uncertainty, agricultural market access, legal questions in Washington and India’s demand
Bangladesh-Pakistan jute trade is gaining fresh momentum as Pakistan looks to increase imports of Bangladeshi jute and jute products, while both countries move to rebuild commercial ties after years of limited economic
SBP reserves fall sharply in the latest weekly update, with foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan dropping by $1.305 billion during the week ended June 19, 2026. According
New Delhi EV scrappage incentive plans will offer residents up to $1,000 to scrap old vehicles and switch to electric cars, as the Indian capital tries to cut emissions from one of
India summer crop planting has fallen sharply behind last year’s pace after a weak and delayed start to the monsoon season disrupted sowing of key crops including rice, cotton, corn and soybeans.
US Iran talks are set to resume despite fresh American strikes on Iranian targets after a tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that both sides are still keeping a
Reko Diq bridge loan financing worth $390 million is set to support Pakistan Railways’ long-delayed Main Line-3 upgrade, a project designed to connect the country’s mining ambitions in Balochistan with export routes,
Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in a border operation following a series of recent attacks, including a deadly assault on a paramilitary facility in Karachi, according to reports citing Pakistani officials. The
Sheikh Hasina return claims have reopened one of Bangladesh’s most sensitive political questions, after the country’s fugitive former prime minister said she intends to go back to Dhaka this year despite facing
US-Iran ceasefire efforts came under renewed strain this week as Pakistan urged Washington and Tehran to abide by their agreement after both sides exchanged fresh attacks in the Middle East, raising concerns
Geo News suspension has been ordered by Pakistan’s electronic media regulator for 15 days after the channel aired content during a Muharram transmission that authorities said was capable of hurting religious sentiments
Pakistani port handles record cargo in FY26 as the Karachi Port Trust reported more than 54.685 million tons of cargo, marking the highest annual volume in the port’s 138-year history. The record
Lithium-ion batteries in Pakistan could soon move toward local manufacturing after Pakistani industrial conglomerate Saigol Group and China’s Juhang Energy Technology Group signed a memorandum of understanding to establish cooperation in advanced
Bhutan-India Space Tech Partnership Enters New Phase Bhutan-India space tech partnership has taken a new commercial step as Indian space-tech firm SatSure Analytics and Bhutanese technology company Yang Khor Pvt Ltd join
India Tourist Visas for Bangladeshis Reopen From June 28 India tourist visas for Bangladeshis are set to resume from June 28, nearly two years after New Delhi scaled back visa services following
Child Malnutrition in Nepal Raises Fresh Alarm Child malnutrition in Nepal has reached worrying levels after major nutrition programmes lost funding, according to a recent large-scale survey that has renewed concern over
India-Seychelles Maritime Partnership Takes Centre Stage India-Seychelles maritime partnership is again at the centre of New Delhi’s Indian Ocean outreach as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Victoria for Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee National
Indian students abroad are no longer being discussed only as a success story of ambition, mobility and middle-class aspiration. They are now at the centre of a harder question: when the rupee
Bangladesh technical education vacancies have left more than half of approved teaching posts unfilled, raising fresh concerns about the country’s ability to expand vocational learning and prepare students for a skills-based economy.
Pakistan Iran oil and gas imports are under consideration as Islamabad explores cheaper energy supplies from Tehran, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said. The minister’s remarks come at a time when
Confidential HIV testing in Pakistan must be expanded through urgent nationwide efforts, the Pakistan Medical Association has said, warning that stigma, weak healthcare systems and limited awareness continue to prevent people from
Adani criminal charges will not be dismissed immediately after a US judge ordered federal prosecutors to explain why they want to drop the case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. US District Judge
Trump India visit plans are being considered for early next year, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, as Washington and New Delhi work to deepen bilateral ties and move closer
Pakistan flag-bearer of peace has become the country’s image before the world, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said while addressing a commissioning parade at the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi. The prime minister
India migrant evictions are creating fear and uncertainty in Bangladesh’s border communities, where residents say a growing deportation drive has left families anxious about sudden pushbacks, disputed identities and possible violence along
Pakistan Turkiye energy MoUs signed in Istanbul mark a new step in Islamabad’s effort to reform its power sector, strengthen electricity institutions and learn from Turkiye’s experience in distribution privatisation. The three
Hindu Kush earthquake tremors were felt across Afghanistan and Pakistan on Saturday after a strong quake struck Afghanistan’s mountainous northeast, sending residents rushing out of buildings in several areas. The European Mediterranean
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has completed one year, with nearly six crore names deleted from voter lists and the exercise continuing across 19 states and Union territories. The large-scale revision,
22 Iranian sailors arrive in Pakistan after being linked to a vessel seized by US authorities, with officials now coordinating their repatriation from Karachi to Iran. The crew members were associated with
Sialkot football industry has long occupied a place in the global game that is both remarkable and underappreciated. While football’s biggest moments unfold under floodlights in packed stadiums, many of the balls
Ireland beat India for the first time in international cricket on Friday, stunning the reigning T20 world champions by 34 runs in the opening T20I in Belfast. Batting first, Ireland posted 182-9
Bangladesh-China Trade Gap Tops Agenda in Beijing Talks Bangladesh-China trade gap concerns took centre stage as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to help Dhaka diversify exports and reduce
Pakistan Health Sector Audit Raises Governance Concerns Pakistan health sector audit findings have raised fresh concerns over financial controls in public healthcare after an audit report identified Rs3.41 billion worth of irregularities
Pakistan-Iran Transport Links Move Back Into Focus Pakistan-Iran transport links are set to be strengthened after the two neighbours agreed to improve road and rail connectivity and revive a bilateral transport mechanism
China-Bangladesh Water Cooperation Covers River Planning and Flood Control China-Bangladesh water cooperation is set to deepen after Beijing offered stronger policy communication and technical support to Dhaka on river management, flood control
India Refinery Project Back on Track After Fire Delay Pachpadra Refinery Seen as Major Boost for Rajasthan’s Industrial Growth India refinery project at Pachpadra in Rajasthan is set to be inaugurated by
India-US Trade Deal Talks Enter Decisive Phase India-US trade deal talks are close to conclusion, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, as New Delhi and Washington try to settle the
Pakistan Hepatitis Crisis Raises Alarm After WHO Findings Pakistan hepatitis crisis has returned to the centre of public health debate after new World Health Organisation findings showed that viral hepatitis remains one
Bangladesh Kazakhstan Relations Move Toward Stronger Institutional Ties Bangladesh Kazakhstan relations are set for a new phase after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov agreed to work towards
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Receives Medical Honour in Islamabad Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was honoured in Islamabad with an honorary medical fellowship in cardiac surgery, adding a symbolic professional moment to a
Delhi Data Centre Fire Disrupts Recovery Efforts Delhi data centre fire at a facility linked to Tata Communications and Singapore’s ST Telemedia has left some clients fearing the loss of years of
India Weak Monsoon Raises Concern Over Kharif Crops India weak monsoon conditions have pushed the government to prepare contingency plans for hundreds of vulnerable farming districts, as below-average rainfall threatens summer-sown crops
Bangladesh Climate Finance Push Intensifies Ahead of COP Talks Bangladesh climate finance demands took centre stage on Tuesday as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called for richer nations to deliver faster and more
Pakistan Iran Mediation Raises Hopes of Economic Gains Pakistan Iran mediation has given Islamabad a rare diplomatic opening, raising hopes that its role in helping ease the Iran war could bring economic
Nepal Money Laundering Probe Widens Under Balendra Shah Government Nepal money laundering probe has widened with the arrest of former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, a senior figure in the Communist Party
EU-Taliban talks were held in Brussels for the first time on Tuesday, marking a rare direct engagement between European officials and Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities as the European Union seeks cooperation on the
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Pakistan visit is scheduled for today, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as Tehran and Islamabad seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss regional diplomatic developments. Pezeshkian is visiting Pakistan
Bangladesh Army deployment was ordered in Dhaka ahead of the founding anniversary of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, as authorities moved to prevent rallies by the banned party on Tuesday,
Pakistan flood alert warnings have been issued nationwide as authorities brace for heavy rains, thunderstorms, urban flooding and possible glacial lake outburst floods in vulnerable northern regions. The National Disaster Management Authority
India China ties showed further signs of cautious stabilisation after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on Monday, June 22, 2026, on the sidelines
BrahMos missile UAE talks are under way as India seeks to sell some of its flagship defence systems to Abu Dhabi, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence
Tata Electronics cyber breach claims have raised fresh concerns over data security in India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing sector after a ransomware group allegedly posted files linked to Apple and Tesla on the
Bürgenstock, Switzerland The first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan saying discussions had been held in a “positive and constructive atmosphere”
US-Iran peace talks opened in Switzerland on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying both sides appeared to genuinely want peace in the region and that progress would require
Cockroach movement protest entered its second day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, June 21, 2026, as supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party vowed to remain at the site until
Pakistan climate budget allocations for FY27 have drawn criticism from experts after several climate-related spending heads were reduced, even as the government increased disaster-related allocations and introduced new climate-linked revenue measures. The
Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor was discussed in Dhaka as Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, called on Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon to review education cooperation and explore new areas
Tarique Rahman Malaysia visit began on Sunday night as the Bangladesh prime minister arrived in Kuala Lumpur on his first overseas trip since taking office, with labour migration, trade, investment and regional
Support for Afghan returnees has been renewed by the European Union and the United Kingdom as Afghanistan faces continued pressure from large-scale returns from Pakistan, Iran and other countries. The statements came
Bangladesh measles outbreak has continued to spread despite a nationwide vaccination campaign, with health officials reporting hundreds of new suspected and confirmed infections each day. According to DGHS figures cited in the
Pakistan kept Iran-US talks on track on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held high-level meetings with senior Iranian officials in Tehran, the latest in a series of visits
CJP protest organisers and Delhi Police remained at odds in New Delhi after police refused to extend permission for the Cockroach Janta Party’s demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Pakistan austerity measures introduced for fuel conservation have been terminated, but revised market timings will remain in force under earlier government notifications, according to a fresh decision approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz
India home-based workers are renewing calls for equal labour rights, fair wages and social protection as the International Labour Organization’s Home Work Convention marks 30 years since its adoption. ILO Convention 177,
India oil tankers carrying more than 860,000 metric tonnes of oil have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now heading towards Indian ports, according to Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Sri Lanka cybercrime is rising sharply as alleged transnational scam networks relocate from Southeast Asia to the island, prompting warnings from law enforcement officials and a series of raids targeting foreign-run online
Sri Lanka US tariffs could rise to 12.5% under a proposed American trade measure, prompting Colombo to prepare new customs screening and labour regulations aimed at addressing concerns over forced labour and
Tarique Rahman Malaysia visit begins on June 21 as Bangladesh’s prime minister undertakes his first official foreign tour since taking office, with labour market issues, migrant welfare and education cooperation expected to
Iran-US MoU approval by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei came after senior Iranian officials assured him that Tehran’s rights and the interests of the “Resistance Front” would be protected, according to
NEET Re-Exam 2026: More than 22.79 lakh medical hopefuls will sit a fresh examination on Sunday, June 21, 2026, weeks after India’s largest entrance test was scrapped over a confirmed paper leak.
Sri Lanka dengue outbreak has pushed the country’s 2026 caseload above 44,000, with 28 deaths recorded since January, as health authorities intensify mosquito-control operations during the monsoon season. The surge has raised
Afghan strikes in Pakistan were claimed by Afghanistan’s defence ministry on Friday, June 19, 2026, but Islamabad rejected the account and said only a rudimentary drone had entered Pakistani airspace before being
Pakistan e-passports will fully replace machine-readable passports under a new government reform plan aimed at improving travel document security, reducing fraud and modernising passport services in Pakistan. The decision was taken during
Child labour in Pakistan remains a widespread challenge, with around 8.6 million children engaged in child labour and 6.6 million involved in hazardous work, according to a new national report launched by
Indus Waters Treaty tensions have deepened after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned that India’s planned reservoir expansion and river diversion projects could alter the Indus river system and
Islamabad, 18 June 2026 — The US Iran deal has been signed, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced in the early hours of Thursday, as both countries’ presidents electronically endorsed the “Islamabad Memorandum
Hyderabad, 18 June 2026 — The Sindh budget 2026-27 agriculture allocation has been set at Rs6.12 billion, representing approximately 1.66 percent of the province’s total Annual Development Programme for the fiscal year,
New Delhi, 18 June 2026 — India thermal coal imports have fallen to their lowest level in four years, as a combination of higher domestic coal output and rapidly expanding renewable energy
India Telegram Ban: How Two Weeks of Dispute Led to an Unprecedented Block New Delhi, 18 June 2026 — The India Telegram ban imposed on 16 June 2026 was not a sudden
Dhaka, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Human Rights Watch has accused Indian authorities of forcibly expelling Bengali Muslim residents from West Bengal into Bangladesh without basic due process, leaving dozens of families stranded
Punjab Finance Bill 2026-27 — The Punjab government has proposed raising its provincial Punjab tax revenue by 42.69 percent in the next financial year, targeting Rs748.70 billion in collections against last year’s
Punjab budget 2026-27 — The Punjab government has unveiled a Rs5.903 trillion budget for the 2026-27 financial year, projecting a cash surplus of Rs910 billion and committing large allocations to education and
Islamabad, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Norway won 4-1. Iraq were heavily beaten in their first World Cup match in 40 years. Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut and
Yoshitha Rajapaksa Arrested by Sri Lanka Bribery Commission — Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the 38-year-old second son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Wednesday by the country’s anti-graft body on
Evian, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 —The India UK Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on July 15, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the landmark pact as a “historic milestone”
Evian-les-Bains, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — The Modi Trump G7 meeting on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in France produced warm public statements on trade, defence, and bilateral ties,
Evian-les-Bains, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — The India EU Free Trade Agreement will be formally signed before the end of this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed on Wednesday
New Delhi, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Telegram has filed a petition at the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian government’s temporary ban on the platform, calling the order unconstitutional and a