Bhotekoshi floods Nepal: 1,436 bodies recovered from the Bhotekoshi floods in Nepal, with 6,000 still missing. Urgent need for effective disaster response.
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,
Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), recently praised the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its outstanding performance during the May 2025 conflict with
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
On July 9, 2025, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan’s Churu district, near Bhanuda village, around 1:25 PM local time. The twin-seater aircraft, which had taken off
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
On July 8, 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for two senior Taliban leaders, Haibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the chief justice, accusing them of
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,
A leaked phone conversation has revealed that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina allegedly ordered security forces to use lethal force against student-led protesters during mass demonstrations in July and August 2024,
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
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
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.
Pakistan is bracing for heavy rainfall over the next two days, as forecasted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Moderate to intense showers are expected nationwide, while coastal areas of Sindh may see
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast intensified rainfall across the country, with heavy downpours expected to persist until July 13, 2025. The active monsoon phase, driven by a strong trough and
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,
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
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 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 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
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 Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), has pledged his party’s backing to traders facing the potential demolition of over 7,000 shops on Circular Road in Lahore. The proposed demolitions are
In the wake of the 2024 protests that led to the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has undergone a significant diplomatic realignment, fostering closer ties with Pakistan and China.
Sharjeel Memon, a senior minister in Sindh, has stated that the government cannot provide alternative housing for all residents living in dilapidated buildings across the province. In a recent interview, Memon highlighted
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For nearly a decade, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has remained inactive, largely due to India’s persistent reluctance to engage with Pakistan. The organization’s functionality stalled after New Delhi
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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),
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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 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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has launched an e-filing system across all its registries, marking a significant step toward modernizing the judicial process. This digital initiative enables electronic submission of petitions, appeals, and other
On July 3, 2025, Russia became the first nation to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, marking a significant shift in global diplomacy. This decision follows the Taliban’s return to power
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that former Prime Minister Imran Khan played a central role in orchestrating the violent protests that erupted on May 9, 2023, in Pakistan. The court’s
Indian stock markets faced a sharp decline on July 4, 2025, following a decision by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to bar U.S.-based trading firm Jane Street from the
On July 2, 2025, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court, marking her first conviction since fleeing to India in
British officials have recognized Afghanistan’s interim government in limiting the influence of ISIS within the country. Speaking at a conference in Islamabad on July 4, 2025, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan,
On July 4, 2024, students in Dhaka led a five-and-a-half-hour blockade at Shahbag intersection, marking the fourth day of protests against the reinstatement of the government job quota system. Organized under the
On July 3, 2025, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly pushed 77 individuals across the border into Bangladesh through three points in Moulvibazar district, raising concerns about border management practices. The group,
On July 3, 2024, Bangladesh witnessed a surge in student-led protests against the reinstatement of the quota system in public service recruitment, expanding from university campuses to major highways and city intersections.
India and the United States are intensifying efforts to finalize a tariff-reducing trade agreement by July 9, 2025, following the US announcement of a deal with Vietnam that lowered tariffs on Vietnamese
Pakistan’s anticipated 5G spectrum auction, initially planned for June 2025, faces a delay of at least four months due to unresolved issues surrounding the proposed merger between Telenor Pakistan and Pakistan Telecommunication
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the limited access to formal financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during a panel discussion at the International Business Forum in Seville, Spain, on July
On July 2, 2025, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan escalated his legal defense against a Rs10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by approaching the Supreme Court. The
With the July 9, 2025, tariff deadline approaching, Pakistan and the United States are in the final stages of trade negotiations to secure a deal that could shape Pakistan’s export sectors. A
The United States and India are on the verge of finalizing a trade agreement, with President Donald Trump expressing optimism about the negotiations. The deal aims to reduce tariffs on American goods
Dhaka, July 2, 2025 – The National Consensus Commission in Bangladesh has initiated its eighth day of second-phase discussions with political parties, focusing on key constitutional and electoral reforms. The meeting, held
The foreign ministers of the Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—issued a joint statement on July 2, 2025, strongly denouncing the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister and PPP Chairman, has reiterated his call for India and Pakistan to collaborate in combating terrorism. Speaking during a recent foreign visit, he emphasized that
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has advised the military to resolve a decades-long land dispute through mediation, aiming to settle a conflict that has persisted for over 40 years. The court’s recommendation
The Indian rupee weakened slightly on July 2, 2025, declining by approximately 0.2% to 85.6850 against the U.S. dollar by mid-morning. This dip mirrors modest declines across other Asian currencies, as market
Afghanistan has resumed passport distribution for its citizens in 27 countries, marking a significant step in addressing long-standing delays. The process, restarted after a four-year pause in some regions, aims to ease
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has set July 16, 2025, as the date for a hearing to address a legal challenge questioning the legitimacy of the interim government led by Chief Adviser
The National Citizen Party (NCP) launched its month-long “July March to Build the Nation” on July 1, 2025, starting with a visit to the grave of Shaheed Abu Sayed in Rangpur, Bangladesh.
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh is advancing its investigation into the July 2024 mass uprising, with prosecutors requesting formal charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several associates. The
Recent data from UNICEF highlights a significant movement of Afghan migrants returning from Iran through the Islam Qala border, with approximately 5,000 unaccompanied children among them in June alone. This figure is
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Lahore and surrounding areas in Pakistan’s Punjab province on July 1, 2025, at approximately 11:39 PST. The tremor, with a depth of 14 kilometers, was felt in nearby
Pakistan has witnessed a sharp increase in fuel prices, with petrol rising by Rs8.36 per litre to Rs265.61 and diesel by Rs10.39 per litre to Rs272.98, effective from July 1, 2025. This
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the fiscal year 2025-26 with a strong performance, as the KSE-100 Index surged past the 128,000-point mark during early trading on Tuesday. This milestone reflects robust
A Pakistani delegation arrived in Washington on Monday to conclude a significant trade agreement with the United States, aiming to strengthen economic ties and address challenges posed by high U.S. import tariffs.
Bangladesh’s interim government has approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a United Nations Human Rights Office in Dhaka for an initial three-year term. The decision, made by the Council
Garment workers in Gazipur, Bangladesh, staged a protest on June 30, 2025, blocking key roads to demand the reopening of a factory closed due to layoffs. The demonstration, centered in the industrial
A significant gathering is set to take place in Doha, Qatar, on June 30, focusing on Afghanistan’s economic challenges and counter-narcotics efforts. This meeting, part of the Doha Process, will bring together
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has praised Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, for his resolute advocacy of Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir
The Supreme Court has issued a stay on its 2018 order that upheld disciplinary regulations for lower court judges, bringing significant changes to judicial oversight. This decision, announced recently, pauses the enforcement
A formal complaint has been lodged with Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Monirul Islam and ex-MP Saber Hossain Chowdhury, accusing them of involvement in the
The National Consensus Commission in Bangladesh has entered the seventh day of its second-round dialogue with political parties, focusing on constitutional reforms to shape the nation’s governance framework. Held at the Foreign
In Afghanistan, retirees are facing prolonged delays in receiving their pension payments, despite a decree issued nearly four years ago aimed at addressing their financial needs. Many pensioners gathered recently in Kabul,
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck central Baluchistan, Pakistan, early Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, at approximately 3:30 AM local time. The quake’s epicenter was located about 60 kilometers north-northeast of Barkhan, a city
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government is taking proactive steps to prepare for the upcoming monsoon season, focusing on public safety and effective disaster management. With heavy rainfall expected, the administration
The recent ruling by Pakistan’s Constitutional Bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, on reserved parliamentary seats has sparked significant concern about its potential to destabilize the country’s political landscape. By a 7–3
A devastating suicide bombing in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed 13 Pakistani soldiers and injured 24 others, including civilians, on June 28, 2025. The attack targeted a military convoy in the Mir