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Pakistan Remittances Hit $3.6bn Record High

Monday, January 12, 2026

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praises overseas Pakistanis for boosting economy, as remittances soar in December 2025 amid IT sector honours. Islamabad – Pakistan remittances reached $3.6 billion in December 2025, marking a

Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Decline Hits $695 Million

Saturday, January 10, 2026

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Afghanistan-Pakistan trade volume fell sharply in 2025 due to border closures and political tensions, with the Islamic Emirate suspending all commerce amid disputes over transit routes. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry

JF-17 Interest in Iraq Boosts Defence Ties

Saturday, January 10, 2026

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Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu met Lieutenant General Staff Pilot Mohanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi Al-Asadi in Baghdad on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Iraqi air chief’s PAF discussions centred on

Pakistan-Sudan Arms Deal Nears $1.5 Billion

Saturday, January 10, 2026

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Pakistan has advanced towards sealing the Pakistan-Sudan arms deal, valued at $1.5 billion. This development underscores Pakistan’s growing role in global defence exports, particularly in South Asia, where economic pressures necessitate diversified

Nepal Cash Transaction Limit Caps Deals at NPR 500000

Saturday, January 10, 2026

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Nepal enforces a strict Nepal cash transaction limit starting 15 January 2026, mandating banking channels for transactions over NPR 500000 to tackle money laundering risks amid its Nepal FATF grey list placement.

India Rejects Claim India US Trade Deal Stalled Over Missed Modi Trump Phone Call

Saturday, January 10, 2026

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India has firmly rejected US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s assertion that the India US trade deal failed to materialise because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a personal phone call to

Reliance Venezuelan Oil Talks Advance Amid US Sanctions Shift

Saturday, January 10, 2026

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India’s Reliance Industries engages US officials for permit to resume Reliance Venezuelan oil purchases, potentially replacing Russian supplies under new sanctions regime. India’s Reliance Industries is in discussions with the US State

India US Trade Deal Stalled by Missed Modi Trump Call

Friday, January 9, 2026

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed that the India US trade deal faltered because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not place a call to President Donald Trump despite negotiations being set up.

Bangladesh US Visa Bond Sparks Diplomatic Push

Friday, January 9, 2026

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Bangladesh’s inclusion in the US visa bond programme has prompted high-level talks, with Dhaka seeking relief to facilitate business travel and boost trade amid a widening bilateral deficit. Dhaka, Friday, January 9,

Bangladesh US Tariff Cut: USTR Agrees to 20% Proposal

Friday, January 9, 2026

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Bangladesh seeks reduction in reciprocal tariffs from the US to boost exports and narrow trade gap, with USTR showing positive response in recent talks. Bangladesh US tariff cut on reciprocal duties during

Pakistan US Economic Dialogue Urged Amid 25% Terror Rise

Friday, January 9, 2026

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Pakistan’s ambassador to the US met congressional leaders in Washington on 8 January 2026, pushing for a high-level Pakistan US economic dialogue while flagging regional security concerns Pakistan faces from Afghanistan terrorism

India EU Trade Deal Nears Conclusion After Key Talks

Thursday, January 8, 2026

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New Delhi: India and the European Union have intensified efforts to finalise the India EU trade deal as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal heads to Brussels for crucial meetings. The two-day

Trump India Sanctions Russian Oil With 500% Tariffs

Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Washington: US President Donald Trump has endorsed a bill enabling Trump India sanctions Russian oil through tariffs up to 500%. The bipartisan legislation announced by Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday January 7

India Economic Growth 2026 Hits 7.4% Despite US Tariffs

Thursday, January 8, 2026

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New Delhi: India’s government has projected India economic growth 2026 at 7.4% in real GDP for the fiscal year 2025-26. The forecast issued by the National Statistics Office on January 7, 2026,

JF-17 Bangladesh Procurement Discussed in Air Chiefs Meet

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Pakistan and Bangladesh air force chiefs explored JF-17 procurement to strengthen defence ties amid regional shifts. In Islamabad on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, Bangladesh Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood

China-Pakistan Relations Bolstered in Key 2026 Talk-

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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Beijing hosted Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar from January 3 to 5, 2026, for the seventh China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Wang Yi. The meeting reaffirmed the ironclad China-Pakistan relations while

Tata Steel breach, JSW Steel probe, SAIL antitrust

India Steel Antitrust Probe Finds Major Breaches by 28 Firms

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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The Competition Commission of India concluded in a confidential order that Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and SAIL breached antitrust laws through coordinated pricing from 2015 to 2023. The October 6, 2025, order

Torkham Border Reopening Demanded After 3-Month Closure

Monday, January 5, 2026

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Hundreds of Khyber residents staged a protest in Landi Kotal on Sunday, calling for the Torkham border reopening amid severe economic fallout from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure, which has been in effect

Afghan Iranian Agriculture Ties Expand in Key Talks

Afghan Iranian Agriculture Ties Expand in Strong Key Talks 2026

Monday, January 5, 2026

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Kabul, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – Afghan and Iranian officials met to advance Afghan Iranian agriculture cooperation. Deputy Minister Mawlawi Sadr Azam Usmani hosted Iran’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Safdar Niazi Shahraki. They

Pakistan China Dialogue Boosts Ties on 75th Milestone

Monday, January 5, 2026

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Beijing, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing to lead the Pakistan China dialogue. He co-chairs the seventh strategic dialogue with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The

PIA Privatisation Challenge Filed in Lahore Court

Monday, January 5, 2026

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Lahore, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – A constitutional petition has challenged the PIA privatisation challenge in the Lahore High Court. Advocate Nabeel Javed Kahloon filed it against the Rs135 billion Arif Habib

Coal India E-auction Opens to Neighbours, Shares Rise 6%

Saturday, January 3, 2026

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State-run Coal India Limited has permitted direct foreign buyers participation in its coal India e-auctions, allowing entities from neighbouring countries to bid for coal supplies. The move, effective 1 January 2026, targets

Pakistan China Strategic Dialogue 7th Round Strengthens Ties

Saturday, January 3, 2026

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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing to co-chair the Pakistan China strategic dialogue with Wang Yi, marking the 7th round on 4 January 2026. The talks focus on bilateral cooperation

India Pakistan Ties Spark Hope with Dhaka Handshake

Friday, January 2, 2026

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India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shook hands with Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on Tuesday, December 31, 2025. The Dhaka handshake occurred ahead of former Bangladesh Prime

Pakistan CPI Inflation Slows to 5.6% in December 2025

Friday, January 2, 2026

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Pakistan’s CPI inflation eased to 5.6% year-on-year in December 2025, down from 6.1% in November. The data, released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, showed prices fell

Mohamed bin Zayed Pakistan Visit Boosts Bilateral Ties

Friday, December 26, 2025

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Islamabad, Friday, December 26, 2025 – Mohamed bin Zayed Pakistan visit commenced on Friday when UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan landed in Islamabad for his inaugural official trip to

New Airlines in India Get Nod To Challenge Duopoly

Thursday, December 25, 2025

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New Delhi: The Ministry of Civil Aviation granted no-objection certificates to new airlines in India like Al Hind Air and FlyExpress airline on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Shankh Air had received its

UAE President Visit Pakistan on Dec 26 Boosts Ties

Thursday, December 25, 2025

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Islamabad: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will undertake his first official visit to Pakistan on Friday, 26 December 2025. The visit follows an invitation from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz

India US Trade Deal Advances with Key Reforms

Thursday, December 25, 2025

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New Delhi announced reforms on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to streamline import procedures. The trade ministry detailed measures that cut red tape for importers. These steps respond to US complaints about complex

India Aid to Sri Lanka: $450 Million Reconstruction Package

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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India aid to Sri Lanka reached a new level on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced a USD 450 million reconstruction package. The commitment followed Cyclone Ditwah,

PIA Sale Secures Rs135bn Bid in Major Privatisation Win

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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Pakistan’s government has sold a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines to the Arif Habib-led consortium for PKR 135 billion after a competitive auction on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, marking the first

GM Crops in India: US Pushes 119MT Soya Amid Tariffs

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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The US seeks market access for GM crops in India as trade tensions rise with 50 per cent tariffs. Farmers fear losses from imports that could undercut non-GM exports. Government remains cautious

Pakistan-Libya Arms Deal Exceeds $4 Billion Mark

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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Pakistan finalised a major arms deal with Libya worth over USD 4 billion on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The pact supplies advanced military equipment to the Libyan National Army (LNA). Four Pakistani

Ishaq Dar Iran-Turkiye Talks Bolster Ties Amid Gaza Focus

Monday, December 22, 2025

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The Ishaq Dar-Iran-Turkiye talks took place on December 21, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar conducted separate phone conversations with Iran’s Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Turkiye’s Hakan

World Bank Approves $700 Million Pakistan Aid Boost

Saturday, December 20, 2025

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Islamabad, Saturday, 20 December 2025 – The Board of Executive Directors of World Bank approves $700 million in financing for Pakistan on Friday. This funding aims to promote macroeconomic stability and enhance

IMF Aid Sri Lanka Cyclone: $206m Approved for Recovery

Saturday, December 20, 2025

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The International Monetary Fund has approved US$206 million in emergency aid for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. The funding addresses urgent needs after the storm killed over 600 people and displaced more

India Oman CEPA Signed with 99% Duty-Free Access for Indian Exports

Friday, December 19, 2025

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India and Oman signed the India Oman CEPA on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Muscat. The agreement grants duty-free market access to 99% of Indian exports by value and deepens the Oman-India

Kyrgyzstan Afghanistan Trade Boosted by $157m Deals

Friday, December 19, 2025

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Kabul opens Kyrgyz Trade House as bilateral ties deepen with new agreements. Kyrgyzstan Afghanistan trade received a major boost this week when private sector firms from both countries signed deals worth $157

SHANTI Bill Clears Parliament, Unlocking 100GW Nuclear Goal

Friday, December 19, 2025

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India’s Parliament approved the SHANTI Bill on Thursday, enabling private companies to enter the tightly controlled civil nuclear sector. The legislation, passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and Rajya Sabha on

India-Afghanistan Traditional Medicine: Institute Planned for Kabul

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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New Delhi, Thursday, December 18, 2025 – India-Afghanistan traditional medicine ties strengthened through high-level discussions. Afghanistan‘s Public Health Minister, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, held talks with India’s Minister of State for AYUSH,

Afghanistan-Kyrgyzstan: $156 Million Trade Deal Signed

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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Private sector representatives from Afghanistan-Kyrgyzstan concluded trade memorandums of understanding valued at more than $156 million during a conference held in Kabul on December 17, 2025. The Afghanistan-Kyrgyzstan deal, valued at $

Goods Transporters Call Off 10-Day Strike

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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Goods transporters called off their 10-day nationwide strike on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, after federal and provincial governments accepted key demands. The Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance announced the decision following successful negotiations

India Eases Visa Chinese Professionals After $15 Billion Losses

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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New Delhi, 18 December 2025 – India eases visa Chinese professionals through significant reforms to its business visa system. The changes simplify processes for foreign engineers and technicians needed in manufacturing. The

India Chip Race: 10 Projects Fuel Global Ambitions

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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India chip race advances its position in the semiconductor sector through government-backed initiatives and private investments, aiming to reduce import dependence and establish domestic manufacturing capabilities. India has approved 10 semiconductor projects

Apple India Chip Assembly Talks Signal Major Shift

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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Apple enters preliminary discussions with local firms to assemble and package iPhone components in India for the first time. Apple India chip assembly will give a major boost in native growth. Apple

Nepal Inflation Rate Plunges to 1.11% Amid Demand Slump

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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Kathmandu, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – Nepal inflation rate fell to 1.11 percent year-on-year in mid-November, Nepal Rastra Bank reported. This marks a steep drop from 5.60 percent in the same period

Trump India Tariffs Push Rupee to Record 91 Low

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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The Indian rupee hit a record low of 91.075 against the US dollar this week as trump india tariffs and stalled negotiations with the Trump administration continue to pressure the currency. Steep

PM Modi Jordan Visit Strengthens Ties on 75th Anniversary

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman on Monday, 15 December 2025, for a two-day visit to Jordan. During PM Modi Jordan visit, he met King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein to

Pakistan Russia Oil Deal Talks Progress

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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Pakistan Russia Oil Deal Talks Progress as energy ministries engage in direct talks, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms. Pakistan pursues a comprehensive oil-sector agreement with Russia. Energy ministries of both countries currently

India France Tax Treaty Revamp Cuts Dividend Rates by 5%

Monday, December 15, 2025

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India and France signed a revamped tax treaty on December 12, 2025, slashing dividend withholding taxes and granting Delhi enhanced rights over capital gains. This India France tax treaty, inked in New

Mexico Tariff Hike India: Up to 50% on Key Exports

Sunday, December 14, 2025

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New Delhi, Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Mexico tariff hike on India, as the Latin American nation approved duties of up to 50% on imports from countries without free trade agreements. The

Pakistan IMF New Benchmarks Not Abrupt Conditions, Says Ministry

Sunday, December 14, 2025

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Islamabad, Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Pakistan’s finance ministry has rejected claims that 11 structural new benchmarks added under the ongoing International Monetary Fund programme represent new or abrupt conditions. A spokesperson

Iran Regional Meeting on Afghanistan Set for Next Week

Saturday, December 13, 2025

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Special envoys from seven countries gather in Tehran. The Iran regional meeting on Afghanistan will take place in Tehran next week. Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced the event on 12 December 2025. Special

PM Sharif Erdogan Ashgabat Meeting Boosts Ties

Saturday, December 13, 2025

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Turkish leader offers support for regional stability mechanism. The Shehbaz Sharif Erdogan meeting in Ashgabat took place on the sidelines of an international forum in Turkmenistan. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed

India EU FTA Delay Hits Key 2025 Deadline

Saturday, December 13, 2025

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India and the European Union face a delay in finalising an India EU FTA, with negotiators no longer optimistic about concluding a free trade agreement by the end of 2025. Talks remain

IndiGo Compensation Tops $55m in Payouts After Crisis

Saturday, December 13, 2025

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IndiGo Compensation – India’s largest carrier, announced on 12 December 2025 an estimated payout exceeding $55 million (INR 5 billion) in compensation to customers hit by mass flight disruptions. The chaos, triggered

IMF Pakistan Conditions Reach 64 in $7bn Bailout Push

Friday, December 12, 2025

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ISLAMABAD – The International Monetary Fund imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan during the second review of its $7 billion extended fund facility on Thursday. These target corruption, tax reforms, and sector

Modi Trump Call Reviews Bilateral Progress

Friday, December 12, 2025

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a productive phone conversation on Thursday. This Modi Trump call focusing on trade, defence and regional stability amid ongoing tariff negotiations. Indian

India Eases Chinese Business Visas in 4 Weeks to Boost Ties

Friday, December 12, 2025

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India eases Chinese Business Visas, cutting processing to four weeks and removing extra checks, officials said. This step aims to revive economic links strained since a 2020 border clash. The move follows

Shehbaz Sharif Turkmenistan Visit Seals Connectivity Pacts

Friday, December 12, 2025

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat on Thursday to vow stronger Pakistan Turkmenistan bilateral ties. The Shehbaz Sharif Turkmenistan visit, part of a two-day official trip, focused

India Canada Bilateral Ties Advance Via Envoy Engagements

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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OTTAWA – India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K Patnaik held key meetings with senior Canadian officials this week. The discussions advanced India Canada bilateral ties through focused talks on parliamentary cooperation

India: PM Modi-Tajani Meeting Yields 2025-29 Strategic Boost

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday. The Modi-Tajani meeting took place in New Delhi at 4:35 PM. Discussions focused on the Italy-India

Mexico Tariffs India: Up to 50% Hit on $8.9bn Exports

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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NEW DELHI – Mexico imposed up to 50 per cent tariffs on goods from India and other Asian nations without trade pacts on Thursday. The Senate approved Mexico tariffs measure at 4:35

Pakistan IMF Tranche Boosts Reserves by $1.2bn

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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ISLAMABAD – The State Bank received a $1.2 billion as Pakistan IMF tranche on Thursday. This disbursement follows the IMF Executive Board’s approval of the second review under the Extended Fund Facility

Trump Gold Card Visa Launches at $1 Million

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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US President Donald Trump launched the Trump gold card visa programme on 10 December 2025. The initiative offers permanent residency and a fast-track to citizenship for a $1 million payment per person.

Bangladesh Debt Repayments Increase: 617% Surge

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Bangladesh debt repayments increased to 617% from 2010 to 2024, reaching $7.3 billion last year. The World Bank flagged this as the fastest growth in South Asia. Exports failed to match the

Pakistan: Smuggled Iranian Diesel Seized in Balochistan – 1.76m Litres Nabbed

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Smuggled Iranian diesel, totaling 1,764,615 liters, was seized in Balochistan on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) conducted raids in the Uthal, Gwadar, and Pasni areas. Maritime patrols netted

India EU FTA: Deadline Push Targets 2025 Close

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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India and the European Union intensify efforts to seal the India EU FTA before year-end. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič on December 8-9. Talks focused on outstanding

Mobile Phone Taxes Pakistan: NA Orders Review Amid Affordability Crisis

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has directed the Federal Board of Revenue and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to review mobile phone taxes Pakistan imposes, citing unaffordable rates that burden

Amazon India Investment Surges to $35bn by 2030

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Business

New Delhi, India – Wednesday, 10 December 2025 Amazon has committed over US$35 billion to its India operations by 2030, announced today at the Amazon Smbhav Summit. The move targets AI expansion,

PM Shehbaz Sharif Indonesia Talks Seal 7 MoUs

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed his talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as productive, yielding seven MoUs to boost trade and health ties amid the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Prime Minister

Pakistan UN Humanitarian Appeal Secures $64.9m for 1.9m People

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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Pakistan will receive $64.9 million under the Pakistan UN humanitarian appeal as part of the United Nations’ $33 billion global plan for 2026. This targets 1.9 million vulnerable people in Pakistan facing

US Tariffs Ruin 400,000 Jobs in India Diamond Industry

Diamond Industry: US Tariffs Ruin 400,000 Jobs in India

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Business

New US tariffs on cut and polished diamonds have triggered mass layoffs across the US tariffs India diamond industry, affecting nearly 400,000 workers in Gujarat’s hubs. On Monday, December 9, 2025 reports

Telangana Rising Summit 2025 Unveils $3 Trillion Vision

Monday, December 8, 2025

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HYDERABAD: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the Telangana Rising Summit 2025 on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 4:35 PM at Bharat Future City in Meerkhanpet. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy delivered the

UN Aid Cuts 2026 Slash Needs by Half

Monday, December 8, 2025

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ISLAMABAD: The United Nations launched its UN aid cuts 2026 plan on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 4:35 PM. It seeks $23 billion to aid 87 million people. This halves the 2025

Indonesian PM Prabowo Subianto Pakistan Visit Boosts Ties in 2 Days

Monday, December 8, 2025

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ISLAMABAD: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Islamabad on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 4:35 PM for a two-day official visit. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended the invitation. President Asif Ali

Gold Rate India Rises 1.7% on Dollar Dip, Fed Cut Hopes

Monday, December 8, 2025

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The gold rate India surged 1.7 percent to ₹1,31,320 per 10 grams for 24-carat on Monday, December 8, 2025. This climb followed a 0.15 percent drop in the US dollar index to

India Coal Power 2035: Caps at 307 GW with No Expansion

Monday, December 8, 2025

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New Delhi, December 8, 2025 – India has no immediate plans to expand coal power capacity beyond 2035, capping it at 307 gigawatts, a top power ministry official stated on Sunday. This

Pakistan Current Account Deficit Surges 256% to $733m in 4 Months

Monday, December 8, 2025

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan current account deficit widened sharply to $733 million in the first four months of fiscal year 2026, driven by rising imports and stagnant exports, according to State Bank of

Pakistani Rupee Devaluation Pressures Mount Amid $2.87bn Trade Gap

Sunday, December 7, 2025

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ISLAMABAD, Monday, August 25, 2025 – Pakistani rupee devaluation demands intensify as the nation’s trade imbalance deepens, with the USD to PKR rate today at 281.87 threatening the rupee 280 barrier. Officials

Russia India Afghanistan Ties Strengthen in Summit Pact

Sunday, December 7, 2025

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia India Afghanistan cooperation during their December 4-5 summit in New Delhi. The leaders issued a joint statement stressing counterterrorism Afghanistan measures against

Pakistan Afghanistan Medicine Trade Faces $200m Risk from Closures

Saturday, December 6, 2025

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Recurrent border shutdowns at Torkham and Chaman threaten the Pakistan-Afghanistan trade in medicines, worth nearly $200 million annually. Pharmaceutical exporters report stranded shipments of essential drugs like antibiotics and vaccines. Industry leaders

IMF Pakistan $1.2 Billion Loan Nears Approval on Dec 8

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Business

Pakistan stands on the brink of securing vital financial support as the IMF Executive Board prepares to approve the $1.2 billion IMF Pakistan loan. This tranche could bolster the nation’s economy amid

RBI Repo Rate Cut to 5.25% Signals Growth Push

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Business

The Reserve Bank of India slashed its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent on Friday. This unanimous Monetary Policy Committee decision aims to fuel economic expansion amid record-low

India Russia Oil Deal Secures ONGC’s 20% Stake in Sakhalin-1 Project,

Friday, December 5, 2025

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India’s state-run ONGC Videsh edges towards retaining its 20% share in Russia’s Sakhalin-1 project through a rouble-based payment mechanism, leveraging frozen dividends amid Western sanctions. The India Russia oil deal bolsters bilateral

Bangladesh RMG Exports FY26 Stagnate at $16.13bn

Friday, December 5, 2025

Business

Bangladesh RMG exports FY26 reached $16.13 billion from July to November, a mere 0.09 per cent increase from the prior year, according to Export Promotion Bureau data released on Thursday. This slowdown

Putin Modi Summit Boosts Defence Ties with 10 New Deals

Friday, December 5, 2025

Business

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held the 23rd annual Putin Modi summit in Delhi on Friday. The talks focused on trade growth, Ukraine peace efforts, and energy

Putin India Visit Bolsters Defence Ties Amid US Tariffs

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin begins his India visit on Thursday, 4 December 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He lands in New Delhi at 6:35 PM for the 23rd

India Russian Oil Imports Decline May Be Temporary: Kremlin

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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India’s Russian oil imports have plunged by 65% in December, falling to 600,000-650,000 barrels per day from November’s 1.87 million bpd peak, trade data shows. The Kremlin says this India Russian oil

EU Flood Aid Pakistan: €3 Million Boosts Relief

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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The European Union announced €3 million in emergency cash aid for flood-hit communities in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Monday. This support targets vulnerable households recovering from severe monsoon flooding. Aid delivery starts

Putin India Visit 2025 Targets 5 Key Deals

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Business

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on energy exports and defence pacts amid US tariffs. The visit underscores

Egyptian FM Pakistan COAS Asim Munir Meeting Boosts Defence Ties

Monday, December 1, 2025

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 4:35 PM. The Egyptian FM COAS

India Supplementary Budget 2025: Rs 41,455 Crore Boost Approved

Monday, December 1, 2025

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India’s government sought and received Parliament’s approval for a supplementary budget 2025 on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 4:35 PM. The move unlocks net additional spending of Rs 41,455 crore (US$4.92 billion)

Bangladesh Remittance November 2025 Surges to $2.68 Billion

Monday, December 1, 2025

Business

Bangladesh remittance inflow reached US$2.68 billion in the first 29 days of November 2025, marking a key boost to the economy. The Bangladesh Bank released the data on Sunday, showing a 15.8

Afghanistan Turkey Relations: Mediation Boosts Ties Amid Ceasefire

Sunday, November 30, 2025

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Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met Turkey’s chargé d’affaires Cenk Ünal in Kabul on Monday. The two discussed Afghanistan Turkey relations. They focused on expanding political and economic links. Ünal announced

Pakistan Tax Shortfall: Rs428bn Miss in Jul-Nov Hits IMF Targets

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Business

Pakistan tax shortfall reaches Rs428 billion in five months amid IMF Pakistan tax concerns over governance lapses. FBR PRAL outsourcing draws scrutiny as collections lag despite hikes, straining bailout conditions. Pakistan Tax

India US Helicopter Deal Agreement Valued at $894 Million

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Business

India US helicopter deal have finalised follow-on support agreements valued at approximately $894 million for the sustainment of the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet. The Defence Ministry announced that two Letters

Nepal Electricity Export Expansion to Bangladesh: Dhaka to Import 20MW More

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Business

Bangladesh has agreed to increase its electricity imports from Nepal by an additional 20 megawatts, bringing the total supply under the Nepal electricity export arrangement to 60MW. This expansion comes as part

Tesla Model Y Price Reduction India: 33% Cut Forecast

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Business

Tesla announced a Tesla Model Y price reduction India of up to one-third over the next four to five years. The forecast, shared by company leaders, follows the vehicle’s July 2025 launch

India-Canada Trade Talks Restart Amid Diplomatic Progress

Monday, November 24, 2025

Business

India-Canada trade talks resume negotiations for a comprehensive trade pact, Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi announced on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg on 23 November. The move

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