Current Affairs – Page 15 – South Asian Desk

Afghanistan Opium Decline Taliban Ban UN Report Cuts Output 32%

Friday, November 7, 2025

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime released its Afghanistan Opium decline Survey on Thursday, November 6, 2025, detailing a 32% drop in opium production to 296 tonnes following the Taliban

Delhi Airport Flight Delays ATC Glitch Hits Over 200 Flights

Friday, November 7, 2025

Current Affairs

Delhi airport flight delays caused severe disruptions on Friday, November 7, 2025, when a glitch in the air traffic control system caused delays to over 200 flights. The incident, which began early

UNICEF: 1 in 5 Afghan Children Forced into Hard Labour

Friday, November 7, 2025

Current Affairs

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed that one in five Afghan children faces forced labour amid Afghanistan’s deepening crisis and Taliban restrictions, with over 2.5 million minors aged five to 17

PM Shehbaz Azerbaijan Visit November Fortifies Strategic Ties

Friday, November 7, 2025

Current Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched his two-day official PM Shehbaz Azerbaijan visit November on Friday, arriving in Baku to attend the fifth anniversary of Victory Day celebrations at the invitation of President

Pakistan Turkiye Security Cooperation Forged in New Joint Pact

Friday, November 7, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan Turkiye security cooperation deepend on Thursday, November 6, 2025, when Interior Ministers Mohsin Naqvi and Ali Yerlikaya met in Islamabad to launch a joint working group focused on counterterrorism and border

Trump Says Will Visit India in 2026 After Modi Talks

Friday, November 7, 2025

Current Affairs

US President Donald Trump says will visit India during the talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi progressed smoothly and that he plans to visit India in 2026. The announcement followed a

Toyota Honda India Production Hub Secures $11bn Shift

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

The Toyota and Honda, alongside Suzuki, unveiled plans on Wednesday, November 05, 2025, to invest more than $11 billion in Indian factories. The move positions India as a Toyota Honda India production

Bangladesh Army Not Interested in Governing After 15 Months

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Thursday, November 06, 2025 – The Bangladesh army not interested in governing has declared it will return to barracks immediately after national elections, ending 15 months of deployment in aid to

India AI Governance Guidelines: 7 Sutras for Safe AI

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

New Delhi, Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) unveiled the India AI governance guidelines today. Officials released the document during an event chaired by Principal

Islam Qala Aid Suspended Over Taliban Female Staff Ban

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

The United Nations suspended humanitarian operations at Islam Qala aid on Tuesday. Taliban authorities imposed new restrictions preventing female national staff from working at the Afghan-Iran border crossing. The move halts aid

Zardari Offers Qatar Defence Cooperation Expansion

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

President Asif Ali Zardari offered Qatar defence cooperation on Wednesday in Doha. He met Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development.

Third Round Pak-Afghan Talks Begin in Istanbul 2025

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

The third round Pak-Afghan talks commenced in Istanbul on Thursday, 6 November 2025. Pakistan and Afghanistan delegations met under Turkiye-Qatar mediation to consolidate a ceasefire and curb cross-border terrorism. These Pakistan Afghanistan

Jaishankar on India Japan relations: Bolsters Indo-Pacific Stability

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking in Tokyo, stated that India-Japan relations form the bedrock of Indo-Pacific strategic stability. The remarks of Jaishankar on India Japan relations came during a high-level forum,

Northern Afghanistan Earthquake November injures 1000

Northern Afghanistan Earthquake November Injures Thousands

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Tuesday, November 4, killing at least 158 people and injuring over 300 in provinces including Baghlan and Takhar. The tremor, centred near Pul-e-Khumri, affected thousands,

Pakistan Govt IMF Report Release Ignites 2025 Bailout Debate

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government released its key IMF report release ahead of the IMF board meeting on Pakistan’s economic review. This document outlines adherence to bailout conditions for 2025 and seeks approval

Pakistan Iran Cultural MoU Signing Seals 4 Pacts for Deeper Ties

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, and Iran’s Minister of Culture, Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cultural ties in Tehran. The Pakistan Iran cultural

White House says Trump, Modi frequently talk amid trade surge

White House Says Trump Modi Frequent Talks Amid Trade Surge

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

The White House disclosed on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engage in frequent conversations, primarily on trade and security matters, as bilateral talks intensify. This

48000 Police Officers Trained Ahead of Bangladesh Elections

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Current Affairs

The Bangladesh Police Headquarters announced on Tuesday that 48000 police officers trained for the Bangladesh elections have completed specialised sessions ahead of the 13th national parliamentary vote. The initiative has covered 48,134

Avalanche Mount Yalung Ri Nepal Kills Seven

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Current Affairs

An avalanche swept through the base camp of Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal on Monday morning, killing seven climbers and injuring four others in a group of 15. The incident occurred around

ChatGPT Go Free in India: 12-Month AI Surge

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Current Affairs

OpenAI has made ChatGPT Go free in India available starting November 4, 2025. The company offers 12 months of the subscription tier to eligible users. This includes enhanced features like unlimited image

Norwegian Ambassador on Bangladesh Elections Urges Cultural Shift

Norwegian Ambassador on Bangladesh Elections 2026 Urges Cultural Shift

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:35 PM – Norwegian ambassador on Bangladesh elections, Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen, called for a mature political culture to ensure credible polls, speaking at a key seminar and

International Condolences Surge After November Afghanistan Quake Kills 20

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Current Affairs

International condolences for the Afghanistan earthquake in November have poured in from global leaders and aid bodies after a 6.3-magnitude quake killed at least 20 people and injured over 600 near Mazar-i-Sharif

DG ISPR Denies US Drone Operations Pact Claims

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Current Affairs

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry categorically denied reports of any secret agreement permitting US drone operations into Afghanistan from Pakistani territory. The statement came during

Pakistan FM Dar Istanbul Gaza Talks Demand Ceasefire Enforcement

Monday, November 3, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached Istanbul on Monday for Pakistan FM Dar Istanbul Gaza talks aimed at bolstering the October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The one-day huddle convenes Arab and

Bangladesh Election Preparatory Meetings 2025: Advance Poll Reforms

Monday, November 3, 2025

Current Affairs

The Election Commission issued directives for the 2025 election preparatory meetings in Bangladesh to district and regional officers on Monday, November 3. These sessions focus on logistics and security for the 13th

ED Freezes Anil Ambani Assets Worth Rs 3,000 Crore in PMLA Probe

Monday, November 3, 2025

Current Affairs

India’s Enforcement Directorate froze Anil Ambani assets worth Rs 3,000 crore, targeting over 40 properties in a money laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The probe centres on

Bangladesh 7-Day Deadline Pressures Parties on Referendum

Monday, November 3, 2025

Current Affairs

The Bangladesh 7-day deadline parties referendum has intensified as the interim government demands swift unity from political factions amid mounting tensions over constitutional reforms. The Yunus government has set a tight 7-day

PFUJ Demands Accountability for 142 Press Attacks in Pakistan

Monday, November 3, 2025

Current Affairs

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) demanded accountability of press attackers in Pakistan, following a sharp rise in violations. Officials reported 142 cases from November 2024 to September 2025. The

President Zardari Doha Visit in November Forges 3 Key Alliances

Monday, November 3, 2025

Current Affairs

President Zardari Doha visit in November starting November 4, 2025, to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar and engage in Pakistan-Qatar important meetings with global leaders. The three-day

Earthquake In Northern Afghanistan, November 2025 Kills 20

Monday, November 3, 2025

Current Affairs

A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Northern Afghanistan on Monday, 3 November 2025, at 0059 local time, killing at least 20 people and injuring 320 others near Mazar-i-Sharif in the Hindu Kush region,

Pakistan Iran Border Trade Targets $10bn Surge

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan and Iran signed a trade agreement on Saturday to enhance Pakistan Iran border trade. The deal targets USD 10 billion in annual volume. Officials met in Quetta. They formed a joint

Climate Change Pakistan Floods Kill 150 in Monsoon Fury

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

At least 150 people died and over 2 million were displaced in Pakistan as climate change Pakistan floods battered the country on Monday. Torrential rains from an intensified monsoon system hit Sindh

ISRO Launches CMS-03 Heaviest Communication Satellite for Navy Might

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches CMS-03, its heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,410 kg, from Sriharikota on November 2, 2025, at 5:26 pm IST via the LVM3-M5 rocket. This GSAT-7R Navy

Khawaja Asif Optimistic: Qatar-Turkey Mediation Signals Pak-Afghan Thaw

Qatar-Turkey Mediation Signals Pak-Afghan Thaw: Khawaja Asif Optimistic

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

ISLAMABAD: Khawaja Asif optimistic about Qatar-Turkey mediation efforts emerged on Saturday as Pakistan and Afghanistan extended their ceasefire following Istanbul talks. The defence minister voiced hopes for a positive outcome from the

Afghanistan China Trade Hits $745 Million Milestone

Afghanistan China Trade Hits 745 Million USD Milestone

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

Afghanistan China trade hits 745 million dollars in the first nine months of 2025, with Afghan exports to China 18 million in the first nine months, and China’s imports from Afghanistan surge

Yunus Directs Army for Election Security in Bangladesh, Deploys 90,000 Troops

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Monday, August 25, 2025 – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus directed the army for election security in Bangladesh during a key meeting with service chiefs on Saturday evening. The order targets

Andhra Pradesh Temple Stampede Kills 9 in Festival Chaos

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Affairs

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – At least nine devotees died and over 25 others suffered injuries in the Andhra Pradesh temple stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kashibugga, Srikakulam district, on

Delhi Air Quality Remains Poor in November, AQI at 251

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Current Affairs

Delhi air quality remains poor November 1, 2025, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 251 amid persistent smog. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded this level at 4pm, up

Pakistan Issues 2,100 Visas to Indian Sikhs for Guru Nanak Festival

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan issued over 2,100 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims on Wednesday for the Guru Nanak Jayanti festival, scheduled from November 4 to 13, 2025, at Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib. This

Bangladesh EC Election Schedule December Sets February 2026 Polls

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Current Affairs

The Bangladesh EC elections to unveil the schedule in December, targeting national polls for February 2026 amid ongoing preparations for a free and fair process. This announcement comes as Bangladesh navigates post-upheaval

Torkham Border Reopens for Afghan Deportation After 20 Days

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Current Affairs

The Torkham border reopens on Friday for Afghan deportation, enabling the repatriation of undocumented migrants after a 20-day closure triggered by cross-border clashes. Khyber Deputy Commissioner Bilal Shahid confirmed the move, with

Shaikh Hasina and 260 Others Declared CID Fugitive

260 Others Declared CID Fugitive Including Shaikh Hasina

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Current Affairs

The Criminal Investigation Department issued the Hasina CID fugitive notice on 31 October 2025. It declares former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 260 others fugitives in a sedition case. The notice appeared

Indian Passport Ranking Falls to 85th

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Current Affairs

The Indian passport ranking saw its fall 2025 to 85th place in the Henley Passport Index, granting access to 57 destinations. Henley & Partners unveiled the October update on 14 October 2025.

Maldives Generational Smoking Ban Takes Effect Today

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Current Affairs

The Maldives government activated the world’s first generational smoking ban on Saturday, prohibiting individuals born on or after 1 January 2007 from buying, using, or possessing tobacco products. President Mohamed Muizzu ratified

Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Extension Indefinitely After Istanbul Talks 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed on Thursday to their ceasefire extension indefinitely during talks in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, averting further escalation along their porous border. The decision, announced via a

Afghanistan COP30 Preparation Intensifies with Urgent Inclusion Drive

Friday, October 31, 2025

Current Affairs

Afghanistan is ramping up its COP30 preparation through a series of consultative meetings and adaptation initiatives, set to culminate in a unified delegation at the UN Climate Change Conference from 10 to

US India 10 Year Defence Pact Signed, Hegseth Announces

Friday, October 31, 2025

Current Affairs

US India 10 year defence pact says Hegseth as the United States and India signed a landmark 10-year defence framework agreement on Friday, October 31, 2025, during bilateral talks here. US Secretary

Yunus Referendum Decision Bangladesh: Verdict Due Soon

Friday, October 31, 2025

Current Affairs

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will make the final call on the referendum for the July Charter in Bangladesh, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul stated on Thursday, October 30, 2025, amid sharp divisions

Non-Sanctioned Russian Suppliers: Indian Oil Buys 5 Cargoes

Friday, October 31, 2025

Current Affairs

Indian Oil Corporation bought five cargoes of Russian crude from non-sanctioned Russian suppliers for December delivery. The move follows US sanctions on major Russian oil firms. Traders confirmed the purchases. This step

Khurram Zeeshan Senate Win Article 63 Vacancy

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Current Affairs

PTI-backed Khurram Zeeshan won the Senate seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), securing 91 votes to fill the Khurram Zeeshan Senate win Article 63 vacancy left by the disqualification of former Leader of

Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Resume Amid Border Tensions

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan agreed on Monday to resume Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks with the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul following Turkiye’s mediation request, security sources said. The decision, made during the second round of dialogue over

EC New SOPs for Domestic Election Observers Boost Fair Polls 2026

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Current Affairs

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh released new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for domestic election observers on Monday. These EC new SOPs for domestic election observers target the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

Naqvi Pezeshkian Meeting: Iran Pledges Aid in Pak-Afghan Row

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Current Affairs

In Tehran on 29 October 2025, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, where Iran offered mediation to address Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions triggered by cross-border attacks. The Naqvi

Sheikh Hasina Warns of Massive Awami League Election Boycott

Massive Awami League 2026 Election Boycott: Sheikh Hasina Warns

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Current Affairs

Sheikh Hasina warns Awami League election boycott as millions of supporters prepare to shun the 2026 polls in Bangladesh. The former prime minister issued the threat from exile in India on Wednesday,

23rd India-China Corps Commander Meeting

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

The 23rd India-China Corps Commander meeting took place on October 25, 2025, at the Chushul-Moldo border point. Indian and Chinese delegations exchanged views on the management of the Line of Actual Control.

India’s Largest Hydropower Project Test Run Powers Green Shift

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

NHPC Limited launched India’s largest hydropower project test run on October 24, 2025. The wet commissioning targets the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower facility at Gerukamukh. Officials oversaw the turbine checks for the

Trump Ceasefire Claim: Congress Digs at Modi

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh levelled a Congress dig at Modi, Trump ceasefire claim on Monday. US President Donald Trump repeated his assertion of halting India-Pakistan hostilities via trade threats. Ramesh posted the

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Calls For Mass Voter Boycott Over Awami League Ban

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

Exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a mass voter boycott in response to her Awami League being barred from the Bangladesh election. The move threatens the legitimacy of the February

Cyclone Montha Destruction in Andhra Pradesh Claims One Life, Ruins Crops

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

Cyclone Montha destruction struck Andhra Pradesh near Kakinada on Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, killing one woman and destroying crops across thousands of hectares, with heavy rains and winds up to 110

Delhi Cloud Seeding Trial Fails: No Rain Despite ₹1.9 Cr Spent

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

New Delhi’s latest attempt to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding trial fails to produce any precipitation, despite firing 16 flares into overcast skies and spending nearly ₹2 crore. The trial, conducted

Pakistan to Attend Gaza Peace Moot 2025 with 8 Nations

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan to attend Gaza peace moot 2025 as Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar leads a delegation to a high-level meeting in Turkiye next week. The gathering of eight foreign ministers focuses on implementing

Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Deep Mistrust Sinks Istanbul Summit

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan-Afghanistan talks deep mistrust overshadowed three days of negotiations in Istanbul on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, where delegations failed to secure a lasting truce. Mediated by Qatar and Türkiye, the summit addressed

Bangladesh Expats Voting Rights Empower 15M Voices

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Current Affairs

Bangladesh expats voting rights took effect on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, when the Election Commission unveiled a postal ballot system. The interim government announced the move at 4:35 PM Dhaka time. It

Afghanistan Attends Pivotal ECO Summit in Tehran for Security Boost

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Current Affairs

Afghanistan attends ECO summit Tehran today, October 28, 2025, as interior ministers from 10 nations convene for the first time in 15 years. Led by Deputy Interior Minister Major General Alhaj Mullah

Rubio Jaishankar Meeting Malaysia Eases Tariff Fears

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Current Affairs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27, 2025. The Rubio Jaishankar meeting Malaysia occurred on the sidelines of

Commonwealth Election Observers Set for Bangladesh Polls 2026 Amid BNP Push

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Current Affairs

The Commonwealth will deploy election observers to oversee Bangladesh’s upcoming national polls, BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced after a meeting with a senior delegation on Sunday. The move addresses call

Pakistan and Afghanistan, No Agreement as Negotiations Stall for 3rd Time

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Current Affairs

In Istanbul, Pakistan and Afghanistan have come to no agreement on measures to combat cross-border terrorism after three days of intensive talks ending Monday. Delegations grappled with the core issue of verifiable

India Evacuates Thousands for Cyclone Montha Nears Landfall: 50000 Saved

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Current Affairs

India evacuates thousands for Cyclone Montha as the cyclonic storm brews over the Bay of Bengal, threatening severe weather along the east coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts landfall near Kakinada

Bangladesh Pakistan 9th JEC Meeting Resumes After 20 Years

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Current Affairs

DHAKA – The 9th JEC meeting between Bangladesh and Pakistan commenced on Monday at the NEC Conference Room in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Delegations led by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed and Petroleum Minister

Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

ISTANBUL – The Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul entered their third day on Monday, with no breakthrough, as delegations grappled with accusations of stalled cooperation on cross-border security. The discussions, hosted by

India China Direct Flights Resume October: 5-Year Thaw Ignites Trade Hopes

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

India and China resumed direct flights on Monday, October 27, 2025, when IndiGo’s inaugural Kolkata to Guangzhou service touched down with 180 passengers. The move ends a five-year halt triggered by the

Nepal Two Youth Ministers Bolster Interim Cabinet

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

Nepal two youth ministers’ interim cabinet expansion occurred on Monday, August 25, 2025, when Prime Minister Sushila Karki recommended their appointments to President Ram Chandra Paudel. Bablu Gupta and Sudha Gautam took

Trump Vows to Resolve Pak-Afghan Tensions Quickly

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

US President Donald Trump vowed to resolve Pak-Afghan tensions quickly on Sunday during a ceasefire signing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The statement came as the second round of peace talks between Pakistan

PPP to Form Government in Kashmir, Pakistan with 27 Seats

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will form government in Kashmir, Pakistan after securing 27 seats in the 52-member Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly. This majority emerged on October 26, 2025,

PM Announces Reopening Gas Connections for 600,000 Households Yearly

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the reopening gas connections to domestic consumers on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Islamabad. The decision lifts a ban imposed in 2021 due to gas shortages. It

Delhi Air Quality Hits Hazardous 430 Post-Diwali Spike

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Delhi air quality hits to hazardous levels on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 430 in key areas, triggered by post-Diwali firecrackers and stagnant winds, as per

Cyclone Montha India Landfall October 2025 Looms: 90 km/h Winds Alert

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

India faces an imminent threat from Cyclone Montha India landfall October 2025, set to strike the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada between 5:30 pm and 11:30 pm on Monday, October 28. The

Barapukuria Power Plant Shutdown Triggers 7-Day Northern Crisis

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

The Barapukuria power plant shutdown has left northern Bangladesh without 200 MW of essential electricity for seven days, stemming from mechanical faults in two units since October 16, 2025. Located in Dinajpur

12 Militants Killed in KP Operations October 2025

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Security forces killed 12 militants in KP operations on October 25, 2025. The strikes targeted Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts in Bajaur, Hangu, and North Waziristan. A suicide vehicle met destruction in the

India: BSF Hands Over Bangladeshis from Meherpur Border

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Meherpur, Bangladesh – The BSF hands over Bangladeshis from Meherpur through flag meetings, where 60 nationals returned from India on 25 October 2025. The Border Security Force (BSF) transferred them to the

Pakistan Afghanistan Peace Talks Fail: Khawaja Asif Warns of ‘Open War’

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad, Pakistan– Pakistan Afghanistan peace talks unfold in Istanbul, where officials consolidate a recent Doha ceasefire brokered on 19 October 2025. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued an open war threat from Sialkot

US AID Cuts: Rohingya Crisis, Malnutrition and Hunger Rise

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Bangladesh – US aid cuts Rohingya hunger in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps, where an 11 per cent surge in child malnutrition has emerged since January 2025, following the dismantling of USAID.

NCP NCC Meeting Bangladesh October 2025 Ignites Referendum Row

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

A delegation from the National Citizen Party (NCP) convened with the National Consensus Commission (NCC) in Dhaka on Saturday for the NCP NCC meeting Bangladesh October 2025. The talks centred on the

Pakistan Government Committed to PIA Profitability After 20-Year Hiatus

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated on Saturday that the Pakistan government committed to PIA profitability as Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) launched its inaugural direct flight to Manchester from Islamabad International Airport.

Chennai, India: 87 Flood Prone Areas Identified

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Chennai, August 25, 2025 – The Greater Chennai Corporation unveiled flood prone areas in Chennai as part of its City Disaster Management Perspective Plan on Monday, targeting 87 spots based on 2024

1.3m Children Engaged in Child Labour in Sindh

Child Labour: 1.3m Children Engaged in Sindh

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Karachi, August 25, 2025 – The Sindh child labour survey released on Monday reveals that 1.3 million children aged 5-17 face child labour in Sindh, with agriculture claiming 65 per cent of

Chaman Border Closure for Trade, Afghan Repatriation Continues

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Quetta, October 25, 2025 – Pakistani officials upheld the Chaman border closure repatriation on Saturday, permitting Afghan nationals to return with household goods while enforcing a 12-day transit trade halt due to

Pakistan-Afghanistan Second Round Talks in Istanbul Advance Ceasefire Mechanisms

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

The second round talks of Pakistan-Afghanistan in Istanbul commenced on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 4:35 PM local time. These discussions, hosted by Turkey with Qatar’s mediation, aim to establish verifiable monitoring

Reliance Complies with Russian Oil Sanctions, Halts Imports

Reliance Complies with Russian Oil Sanctions, Halts 1.5 Million Barrels Imports

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Current Affairs

Reliance Industries announced on Thursday it will comply with Western Russian oil sanctions, halting all imports immediately. The decision affects 1.5 million barrels monthly. This move disrupts South Asia’s oil supply chain,

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure: Food Essentials Price Surge Soars 400%

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Peshawar, October 24, 2025: The price surge of food essentials at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border intensified this week, as the closures of Torkham and Chaman since October 11 halted Afghan imports, inflating tomato

Pakistan Bans TLP After Deadly Clashes

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad, October 24, 2025: Pakistan bans TLP, under the Anti-Terrorism Act following clashes that killed five people during an anti-Israel rally on October 13. The cabinet approved the measure on October 23.

Indian Bus Crash Highlighted on Indian Map

Indian Bus Crash Fire: 25 Dead in Andhra Pradesh Horror

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Kurnool, October 24, 2025: At least 25 people perished in an Indian bus crash fire in Andhra Pradesh early Friday when a motorcycle slammed into a Hyderabad-bound passenger bus, sparking a blaze

UN Day 2025 UNAMA Afghanistan Appeal Urges Aid

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Kabul, October 24, 2025: On UN Day 2025, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) launched a direct appeal for Afghanistan, seeking a renewed international commitment amid a humanitarian emergency affecting

China, UK Envoys’ Kabul Visit Bolsters Ceasefire Efforts

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

China UK envoys Kabul visit unfolded on Thursday when Yue Xiaoyong from Beijing and Richard Lindsay from London met Taliban officials. The talks addressed the recent ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Discussions

COAS Munir Boosts Egypt Defence Cooperation in Cairo

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, visited Cairo on October 23, 2025, to reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to enhanced COAS Munir Egypt defence cooperation. He met Egyptian

SEBI Bars 13 Individuals from Market in Front-Running Probe

Friday, October 24, 2025

Current Affairs

India’s SEBI bars 13 individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) from the securities market for engaging in front-running activities, as detailed in an order issued on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The action

Wakhan Corridor India Border Fuels Geopolitical Row

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

New Delhi, August 25, 2025, 4:35 PM. The Wakhan Corridor India border, draws renewed attention after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghan counterpart Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi issued a joint statement

Sri Lanka Politician Killed in Office: 1st in Deadly Wave

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka politician killed in office on Wednesday when an unidentified gunman fatally shot Lasantha Wickramasekara, a 38-year-old opposition figure, at his council office in Weligama. The attack

Jamaat Objects Yunus Advisers Bangladesh Amid Row

Jamaat Objects To Yunus’ Advisers Amid Row

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, Bangladesh Jamaat objects to several advisers of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a meeting at the state guesthouse Jamuna. The party accused them of misleading

Pakistan Navy Seizes Drugs Worth $972M in Arabian Sea

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan Navy seizes drugs in Arabian Sea during two operations last week, intercepting stateless vessels carrying crystal methamphetamine and cocaine valued at $972.4 million as part of a multinational task force. This

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