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Apex Court Goes Digital with E-Filing System Nationwide

July 4, 2025

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

Afghan Taliban Government Recognised by Russia

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

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

May 9 Riots: LHC Finds Imran Khan Involved in Conspiracy

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

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

Markets Tumble as Indian Regulator Bars Jane Street; BSE, Brokers Hit

July 4, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

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

Analysts See RBI Tools as Key to Keeping Overnight Rates Aligned with Policy Corridor

July 4, 2025

Business

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is effectively managing overnight interbank lending rates to stay within its policy corridor through targeted liquidity operations, according to market analysts. On July 4, 2025, the

Former Bangladesh PM Hasina Sentenced to Six Months in Absentia

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

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

UK Officials Acknowledge Taliban’s Partial Success in Countering ISIS in Afghanistan

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

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,

Bangladesh: Protesters Announce Nationwide Strike for July 4, 2024

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

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

India’s BSF Reportedly Forced 77 People into Bangladesh

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

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,

Bangladesh: Anti-Quota Protests Spread Beyond Campuses

July 3, 2025

Current Affairs

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.

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Dhaka Stock Exchange Lost Points in Morning Trade

July 3, 2025

Business

On July 3, 2025, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a downturn during morning trading, with the DSEX index dropping 19.22 points to settle at 4,846.11 by 11:00 AM. This decline reflects

Exports Rose in FY25 – Bangladesh

July 3, 2025

Business

Bangladesh’s merchandise exports increased by 8.58% in the 2024-25 fiscal year, reaching $48.28 billion, despite global economic challenges and domestic unrest. The garment sector, contributing nearly 84% of total export earnings, led

India’s Services PMI Accelerates, Achieving 10‑Month High in June

July 3, 2025

Business

India’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace in ten months in June 2025, driven by strong domestic and international demand. The HSBC India Services PMI, a key indicator of business activity,

Tariff Talks: India Pushes U.S. Trade Pact Amid Trump–Vietnam Deal

July 3, 2025

Current Affairs·Business

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

India’s Stock Market Gains Amid Trade Talks with US

July 3, 2025

Business

India’s stock market saw gains on July 3, 2025, as the Nifty 50 rose 0.4% to 25,555.20 points and the BSE Sensex climbed 0.41% to 83,752.36 by mid-morning. Investor optimism was fueled

Telenor Merger Delays 5G Spectrum Auction

July 3, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

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

Low SME Financing Concerns Raised by Pakistan

July 3, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

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

Imran Khan Petitions Court Over Defamation Suit

July 3, 2025

Current Affairs

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

Pakistan and U.S. Nearing Trade Agreement

Final Trade Talks Between Pakistan and US

July 3, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

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

Trump Signals US-India Trade Deal

July 2, 2025

Current Affairs·Business

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

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Apex Court Goes Digital with E-Filing System Nationwide

Afghan Taliban Government Recognised by Russia

May 9 Riots: LHC Finds Imran Khan Involved in Conspiracy

Markets Tumble as Indian Regulator Bars Jane Street; BSE, Brokers Hit

Analysts See RBI Tools as Key to Keeping Overnight Rates Aligned with Policy Corridor

Former Bangladesh PM Hasina Sentenced to Six Months in Absentia

UK Officials Acknowledge Taliban’s Partial Success in Countering ISIS in Afghanistan

Bangladesh: Protesters Announce Nationwide Strike for July 4, 2024

India’s BSF Reportedly Forced 77 People into Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Anti-Quota Protests Spread Beyond Campuses

Dhaka Stock Exchange Lost Points in Morning Trade

Exports Rose in FY25 – Bangladesh

India’s Services PMI Accelerates, Achieving 10‑Month High in June

Tariff Talks: India Pushes U.S. Trade Pact Amid Trump–Vietnam Deal

India’s Stock Market Gains Amid Trade Talks with US

Telenor Merger Delays 5G Spectrum Auction

Low SME Financing Concerns Raised by Pakistan

Imran Khan Petitions Court Over Defamation Suit

Final Trade Talks Between Pakistan and US

Trump Signals US-India Trade Deal

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