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Can Bangladesh Maintain Its Position in the US Market?

July 5, 2025

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

UN Passes Resolution on Rohingya Crisis, Bangladesh Calls for Global Support

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

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

From Warning to Wreckage: Lyari Building Collapse Was Foretold

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

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,

Islamic Emirate Calls for Broader International Recognition After Russia’s Endorsement

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

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

SC Calls for Strict Accountability in Law Enforcement Investigations

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

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 Land in Pakistan for Higher Studies

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

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 Initiates Dialogue with Taliban Government on Migrant Repatriation

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

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

Court Suspends Dismissal Order for Former DG Health

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

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

Three Terrorists Neutralised in Lakki Marwat Operation

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

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

ISPR: Security Forces Crush Infiltration Attempt in North Waziristan, 30 Dead

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

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 Master Plan 2047 Set for Completion in Two Years

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs·Business

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

Anti-Encroachment Crackdown Intensifies Across KP

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

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

PM: Digitalisation Crucial for Building a Transparent Economy

July 4, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

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

Business Leaders Warn of Strike Over Tax Law

July 4, 2025

Business

Business leaders in Pakistan are sounding alarms over controversial provisions in the Sales Tax Act, specifically Sections 37A and 37B, which they describe as overly harsh and harmful to the business climate.

Apex Court Goes Digital with E-Filing System Nationwide

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

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

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Can Bangladesh Maintain Its Position in the US Market?

UN Passes Resolution on Rohingya Crisis, Bangladesh Calls for Global Support

From Warning to Wreckage: Lyari Building Collapse Was Foretold

Islamic Emirate Calls for Broader International Recognition After Russia’s Endorsement

SC Calls for Strict Accountability in Law Enforcement Investigations

Over 300 Afghan Students Land in Pakistan for Higher Studies

Germany Initiates Dialogue with Taliban Government on Migrant Repatriation

Court Suspends Dismissal Order for Former DG Health

Three Terrorists Neutralised in Lakki Marwat Operation

ISPR: Security Forces Crush Infiltration Attempt in North Waziristan, 30 Dead

Karachi Master Plan 2047 Set for Completion in Two Years

Anti-Encroachment Crackdown Intensifies Across KP

PM: Digitalisation Crucial for Building a Transparent Economy

Business Leaders Warn of Strike Over Tax Law

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

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